What Elkhorn Products does

Elkhorn Products Inc. is a private Oregon-based technology company founded in 2023 that develops and supplies refrigeration and cooling systems built around its patent-pending Hydrovaporization technology — a compressor-free, pure-water (R-718) vacuum-driven water cycle that eliminates HFCs, oils, and traditional vapor compression. The company's product portfolio spans data center cooling (Elkhorn 970 DTC Chiller scaling 1 MW to 1 GW, Elkhorn Immersion Chiller), commercial and industrial HVAC (Cirrus MHT A/C, Centrifugal Chiller, Multi-Zone Chiller, Gas Pack Replacement), food-safe cooling (Glycol Chiller, Storage Cooler), specialty industrial applications (Elkhorn Chiller, Stratus Subcritical CO2 Cascade), and defense (Condenserless A/C for US Navy/Marine Corps aquatic vehicles). Field-validated performance includes a COP of 11.8, PUE improvement from 1.18 to 1.09, 50% cooling energy reduction, and 90%+ reduction in global warming potential compared to traditional systems.

The company operates a multi-pronged business model combining direct hardware sales, design partnerships, technical consulting, technology licensing to OEM manufacturers, and a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering. Target customer segments include data centers and AI computing facilities (primary), food processing and storage, industrial and commercial buildings, and defense and government customers. The go-to-market is enterprise-focused with active participation in industry events (NVIDIA GTC, Oregon Innovation Showcase) and government contracting via DoD SBIR programs. Key commercial relationships include a strategic partnership with Krambu for U.S. data center deployments and a Department of the Navy SBIR Phase I contract to adapt the technology for the USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle. The company is founder-led by CEO Heather Jones and Chief Researcher Jeff Jones (49 years of industry experience, 4 patents, $6B+ in career system value).

Name

Elkhorn Products

Legal name

Elkhorn Products Inc.

Website

https://elkhornproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elkhorn Products is a private Oregon-based company developing patent-pending Hydrovaporization water-only cooling systems for data centers, food processing, industrial facilities, and defense customers, with a direct sales, licensing, and CaaS business model targeting the EPA AIM Act HFC phaseout.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC/R Cooling Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Natural refrigerant cooling
• Data center cooling
• HVAC systems manufacturing
• Industrial process cooling
• Water-based refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Baker City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary cooling systems including DTC Chillers, Immersion Chillers, Commercial A/C units, and Process Cooling equipment. Targets data centers, food processing, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings.
2. Design Partnerships: Custom design partnerships with customers to integrate Hydrovaporization technology into specific applications and facilities.
3. Consulting Services: Technical consulting services for cooling system optimization and natural refrigerant transitions.
4. Technology Licensing: Licensing the Hydrovaporization technology to manufacturers for integration into their product lines, particularly for data center cooling applications.
5. CaaS (Cooling as a Service): Cooling-as-a-Service offering using the deployed demonstration systems to provide commercial proof for manufacturers and boost visibility for the licensing model.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elkhorn Products develops and sells proprietary refrigeration and cooling systems based on its patent-pending Hydrovaporization technology — a compressor-free, pure-water (R-718) vacuum-driven cooling cycle. The company sells hardware systems directly, offers design partnerships, and provides consulting services targeting data centers, food processing, industrial facilities, and defense applications. Its product portfolio spans Direct-to-Chip chillers, immersion chillers, commercial A/C units, process chillers, and military-grade HVAC systems.

Product overview

Elkhorn Products offers a portfolio of natural refrigeration systems based on patent-pending Hydrovaporization technology — a compressor-free, pure-water (R-718) vacuum-driven water cycle that eliminates HFCs, compressors, and oils. The core product line includes the Elkhorn DTC Chiller (60-300TR+) for direct-to-chip data center cooling at 1 MW to 1 GW scale, the Elkhorn Immersion Chiller for immersion cooling, and the Elkhorn Cirrus MHT A/C for large building climate control. Industrial offerings span the Elkhorn Chiller (process cooling), Glycol Chiller (food-safe), and Storage Cooler. Commercial HVAC products include the Gas Pack Replacement, Centrifugal Chiller, and Multi-Zone Chiller for various building types. Specialty products include the Condenserless A/C for US Navy/Marine Corps aquatic vehicles and the Stratus Subcritical CO2 Cascade for CO2 system subcooling. All products share a common water-only, closed-loop architecture enabling 50% energy reduction and 90%+ reduction in global warming potential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elkhorn 970 DTC Chiller: Water-only, closed-loop, scalable chiller designed for Direct-to-Chip cooling, scaling from 1 MW to 1 GW for data centers.
• Elkhorn Immersion Chiller
• Elkhorn Cirrus MHT A/C
• Elkhorn Stratus Subcritical CO2 Cascade

Products and services

• Elkhorn 970 DTC Chiller Direct-to-Chip liquid chiller for data center cooling. Water-only closed-loop, containerized, modular design scaling from 1 MW to 1 GW. Capable of 60-300+ tons of refrigeration. Targets hyperscale data centers, AI compute facilities, and high-performance computing deployments.
• Elkhorn Immersion Chiller Water-only closed-loop immersion chiller designed for NSF applications to replace complex, breakdown-prone Freon systems in data centers with easy, maintenance-friendly water-only technology.
• Elkhorn Cirrus MHT A/C Large building air conditioning system that cuts 10-20°F off ambient heat load for pennies. Water-only closed-loop design with easy roll-in rental capability for temporary or permanent deployment. Targets large commercial and industrial buildings including airports, high-rises, and strip malls.
• Elkhorn Stratus Subcritical CO2 Cascade CO2 plug-and-play closed-loop cascade system designed to efficiently subcool CO2 systems and keep them subcritical even in ambient temperatures over 87°F. Functions as a drop-in high stage for CO2 refrigeration.
• Elkhorn Chiller (Industrial Process) Industrial process cooling system built on 49 years of refrigeration experience. Water-only closed-loop scalable design for industrial applications including hot factory environments and multi-stage processing.
• Elkhorn Glycol Chiller Water-only closed-loop glycol chiller designed for food-safe cooling applications in food processing and storage operations.
• Elkhorn Storage Cooler Water-only closed-loop storage cooler designed for food storage applications in cold chain operations.
• Elkhorn Gas Pack Replacement Water-only closed-loop system designed to replace outdoor HVAC condensing units with simplified installation and operation.
• Elkhorn Centrifugal Chiller Eco-friendly centrifugal chiller for airports, office buildings, apartments, and high-rises. Designed as an easy replacement solution for urban heat island-affected buildings.
• Elkhorn Multi-Zone Chiller Water-only closed-loop multi-zone chiller designed for strip malls and industrial applications such as multi-stage processing.
• Elkhorn Condenserless A/C Aquatic vehicle air conditioning system designed for US Navy and Marine Corps. Water-only simplified design adapted under DoD SBIR Phase I contract for the USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% cooling energy reduction in field demonstration (170 kW to 85 kW per MW IT)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• KrambuflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Strategic partnership bringing Elkhorn 970 hydrovaporization cooling system to Krambu's future data center sites across the United States. Krambu conducted successful tech demo at Newport, WA facility in April 2025, achieving 50% cooling energy reduction and PUE improvement from 1.18 to 1.09. Partnership aims to redefine data centers as regenerative assets to communities.
• Department of the Navy / USMCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Department of Defense SBIR Phase I contract (M67854-25-C-6525) to adapt compressor-free, pure-water (R-718) HVAC for US Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle. Scope: 55,000 BTU/hr target, 200-320 CFM fresh air, MIL-STD-1474 noise compliance, SWaP optimization. Phase I timeframe: July 2025 - May 2026; Phase II planned.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ZutaCore: ZutaCore has developed waterless, two-phase direct-to-chip cooling technology aimed at data centers and HPC. As a fellow emerging-player pursuing non-traditional cooling architectures (water-based/evaporative) for AI workloads, it competes with Elkhorn's water-only Hydrovaporization approach.
• Submer (Submer Technologies): Submer provides immersion cooling systems for hyperscale, colocation, and HPC data centers. It directly overlaps Elkhorn's immersion chiller product line and shares the same AI/data center cooling demand thesis.
• Green Revolution Cooling (GRC): GRC provides single-phase immersion cooling solutions for data centers and HPC, with a focus on energy efficiency and PUE reduction. It is comparable to Elkhorn's immersion chiller product line and shares the same water-based / natural coolant positioning in the data center cooling market.
• LiquidCool Solutions: LiquidCool Solutions provides immersion cooling systems for data centers, edge, and HPC applications. It directly overlaps Elkhorn's immersion chiller product line and target customer segment (enterprise and HPC data center operators).

Broad incumbents

• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, including data center thermal management (chillers, precision cooling, liquid cooling). As a broad incumbent with established hyperscaler and colo relationships, it represents the most likely competitor to either displace or acquire Elkhorn's data center cooling offering.
• Johnson Controls International: Johnson Controls is a major provider of building technologies, including HVAC, chillers, and data center cooling solutions through its YORK and Hitachi-affiliated brands. As a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial HVAC, it directly competes with Elkhorn's Cirrus MHT A/C and centrifugal chiller products for large buildings.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Carrier Global is a leading global manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation systems with a deep installed base in commercial and industrial cooling. As a broad incumbent pursuing natural refrigerant transitions, it competes with Elkhorn and is a likely OEM licensing counterpart.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is one of the largest global manufacturers of HVAC systems, chillers, and commercial refrigeration equipment serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. It is a broad incumbent that competes across Elkhorn's commercial and industrial chiller product lines and would be a primary OEM licensing target.

Direct peers

• CoolIT Systems: CoolIT Systems is a leading direct-to-chip liquid cooling provider for data centers and high-performance computing, with a broad installed base across enterprise and HPC customers. It is the most direct comparable to Elkhorn's DTC Chiller product, serving the same AI/data center cooling pain points Elkhorn targets.
• Asetek: Asetek provides liquid cooling solutions for gaming, high-performance computing, and data center applications, including both direct-to-chip and rack-level cooling systems. It competes with Elkhorn in the same liquid cooling category for HPC and data center customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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