JikoPower Spark: Charge Your Cell Phone With Fire

A project in Seattle, WA by JikoPower
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The JikoPower Spark captures heat to charge cell phones and other USB devices. Use for Disasters, Camping or Donate to people in need.
Backers: 249
Average Pledge Per Backer: $211

Funded: $52,511 of $50,000
Dates: Oct 18th -> Dec 1st (44 days)
Project By: JikoPower
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Latest News

We Did It!!! Over 100% Funded!!!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
  Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We are so thrilled to have met our goal, with a huge thanks to you our amazing backers! We could not have made it without all of your support along the way. When you back the JikoPower Spark you’re not only... (Read More)

The 72 Hour Countdown is On!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As we head into the final three days of the Kickstarter campaign, we at JikoPower want to take a moment and say how thankful we are for all of your support along the way. An idea that began with a couple of engineering students in Seattle is close... (Read More)

See the Spark in Action at the Pacific Science Center!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Join the JikoPower team this Saturday, November 26th at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle as we demo the Spark and make engineering fun for all ages! Come learn about thermoelectrics and entrepreneurship! Here’s our Facebook event... (Read More)

Two Weeks to Go!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
At JikoPower, we believe that powering devices empowers people. When you #LightASpark, access to electricity opens new opportunities for people in developing countries, keeps you connected on your greatest adventure, and brings peace of mind in the... (Read More)

Just Hit 50%!! Together We Can #PowerChange

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome news - we've reached 50% of our goal! Thank you to our backers, we could not do this without you! At JikoPower we’re diligently working on spreading the word about the Spark in many different ways, and we need your help! If you have a... (Read More)

We’ve Hit 40% of Our Goal!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thank you to all of our backers for your feedback and support! Awesome news - JikoPower has been featured in GeekWire, Yahoo Tech, and Digital Trends, and many more! We have a ton of media coverage coming out in the next few weeks so keep an... (Read More)

Backer Club is Joining the JikoPower Journey!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey JikoPower Family, Happy Friday! We are thrilled to be featured on BackerClub.co this week! They are an exclusive club for people who love Kickstarter and back a ton of projects. We are looking forward to the feedback and support from their... (Read More)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for joining the JikoPower journey!  We are excited to share that we reached 27% of our goal in the first week! We could not have done it without you!    Your generous support is helping bring clean and reliable electricity to people all... (Read More)

Seattle startup JikoPower hopes Kickstarter lights a funding fire under its heat-powered generator

October 25th - via: geekwire.com
At the19th annual University of Washington Business Plan Competition in May, JikoPower had the hottest idea in the room and took home the $25,000 grand prize (Read More)

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