enVerde has selected a technology, part of the family of processes known as thermochemical conversion, which we have named eVp (enVerde Processing). It is our flagship technology for our commercialization actions. Thermochemical conversion is the technology combining heat with other operating parameters (pressure, vacuum, catalysts/chemicals) to deconstruct carbon-containing materials, for example, biomass, into smaller molecules. Essentially the methodology takes bigger

This summer enVerde was named a semifinalist in the MN Cup, which is the nation's largest statewide new venture competition. We made the Top 10 of the Energy/Clean Tech/Water division. This annual competition, now in its twelfth year, allows entrepreneurs to share their business plans and receive mentoring and feedback to improve their plans for successful commercialization. More information can be found at: https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/2016mncupsemifinalists.