Enexor joins VINSE Industry Affiliates Program at Vanderbilt

FRANKLIN, Tennessee. (January 16, 2025) – Enexor BioEnergy today announced it has joined the Industry Affiliates Program at the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). The program brings together academic researchers and technology companies to advance innovation in nanoscale science, materials, and engineering.

Through this affiliation, Enexor will collaborate with Vanderbilt faculty, students, and research labs to advance joint technical development in renewable energy and carbon conversion. The partnership will support Enexor’s efforts to accelerate the research, testing, and deployment of its modular, on-site waste-to-energy systems.

“Our mission has always been to energize waste in a way that delivers scalable, sustainable impact,” said Lee Jestings, Founder and CEO of Enexor. “This collaboration with VINSE creates exciting opportunities to work with world-class researchers and drive innovation in renewable energy and decarbonization technologies.”

Enexor’s patented Bio‑CHP™ systems convert organic and plastic waste into 24/7 renewable electricity and thermal energy. By partnering with VINSE, Enexor gains access to Vanderbilt’s technical resources and a collaborative ecosystem that will help enhance system performance, accelerate field validation, and support long-term commercialization goals.

The affiliation underscores Enexor’s continued investment in technical excellence and research-driven innovation as it scales its climate solutions globally.

About Enexor BioEnergy

Enexor provides on-site, renewable energy and carbon conversion solutions to help solve the world’s organic and plastic waste problems. Its patented systems, housed in custom 20-foot containers, convert nearly any combination of waste into renewable energy and high-purity CO₂. Based in Franklin, Tenn., Enexor partners with global organizations to advance sustainability, resiliency, and energy access. Learn more at www.enexor.com.

About VINSE and the Industry Affiliates Program

The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is a multidisciplinary research institute focused on advancing innovation in nanoscience, materials, and energy. VINSE connects academic researchers with industry partners to accelerate discovery and technological development across sectors. Learn more at www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse.

Read the release by Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering here.