HeatGen

HeatGen specializes in self-heating beverage technology, offering a solution for hot beverages on-the-go using environmentally safe and recyclable materials. At the core of its innovation is a patented solid-state thermal reaction integrated into standard aluminum beverage cans. With a simple twist, consumers can activate HeatGen's technology to heat beverages to the required temperature in less than two minutes. This lightweight, compact technology, weighing only three ounces, provides a 10:1 beverage-to-heater ratio. The patented passive thermal control (PTC) dissipating heat to prevent exceeding defined maximum temperatures enhances the product's safety. The company works with leading brands to deliver a premium on-the-go experience, offering a wide range of hot beverages, from coffee and tea to soups and sake. It also offers the heaters as part of an integrated packaging solution through its licensed manufacturing partners.

Key customers and partnerships

As of February 2024, its customers included High Brew Coffee and La Colombe Coffee.

Funding and financials

In June 2018, the company raised USD 6 million in a funding round led by ARTIS Labs to accelerate market entry, complete product development, and partner with brands to launch self-heating beverages in cans.

Key competitors: None comparable (HeatGen is the only provider of self-chilling and self-heating packaging we have identified that specializes in self-heating beverages using environmentally safe and recyclable materials.)