2023 Recipients
In 2023, the Dorfman Incubator Grant program awarded a total of $155,000 to five early-stage
Ventura County–area companies focused on clean technology, water sustainability, healthcare
supply chains, real estate technology, and renewable energy storage.
Meet the Companies
Environmental Market Services
Founded by Matthew Fienup, a School of Management faculty member.
Designs, administers, and supports locally tailored water markets to help regions manage groundwater sustainably while balancing agricultural, urban, environmental, and regulatory needs.
InvoCure
Founded by Cal Lutheran alumnus Brian Malchow.
An online medical marketplace and supply chain solution that helps healthcare organizations streamline procurement, reduce vendor complexity, control inventory, and improve operational efficiency through custom technology and nationwide fulfillment partnerships. InvoCure is a repeat grant recipient.
PlotViews
Founded by Cal Lutheran alumnus and Hub101 member, Zach Dunn.
A platform modernizing the signage industry through improved standardization and transparency.
Rivida
Co-founded by Cal Lutheran alumnae Andrea Brimmer and Emma Sweeney.
An AgTech company whose first invention is a next generation water filter that uses NASA technology to enable farmers to filter wastewater while extracting ammonia for the use of fertilizer.
Wayside Energy
Founded by Cal Lutheran alumnus, James Werbe.
Creating a recyclable, modular, and rigid single piece injection molded battery pack system with a unique geothermal cooling system that is industry leading in price, reliability, safety, and performance while being cheap and simple to manufacture.