Decisive Point

For nearly a century, the energetics sector- factories, munitions, and propellants have been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and sophistication. Despite a total addressable market of nearly $6 trillion, this industry has largely been dominated by outdated technologies and entrenched legacy players who have failed to adapt, eroding their credibility and trust currency across the global stage. The U.S. energetics enterprise is now outmatched, outclassed, and outranged by our adversaries. Our ability to project power and influence outcomes for the U.S. and our Allies is crippled. The U.S.’s position has weakened as our adversaries advance. The West is vulnerable. Our edge is gone. Enter: UNION.

Orqa is a technology company focused on First Person View (FPV) and advanced Remote Reality. It specializes in developing innovative drone technology products that address challenges within the FPV market. The company has created a video headset designed for applications in drone racing, freestyle flying, and first-person view simulations. This headset features augmented reality capabilities, a large field of view, and various user-friendly options such as DVR recording, battery monitoring, eye relief adjustments, and diopter slots. By integrating these features, Orqa aims to enhance the remote reality experience for its users.

Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles capable of operating in cooperative swarms. The company's focus on advanced navigation software allows these vehicles to perform effectively in environments where GPS and communication systems may be compromised. By prioritizing cost reduction in hardware, Vatn Systems aims to enhance underwater exploration and defense capabilities for its clients, enabling them to expand their operational boundaries.

HavocAI is an artificial intelligence company that offers maritime autonomy solutions to the defense and commercial markets.

Intramotev Autonomous Rail manufactures autonomous zero-emissions rail vehicles to advance the future of freight movement. Intramotev's vehicles provide efficient and cost-effective movement of materials across specialized private railroads for mines, manufacturing facilities, ports, and more that is autonomous and fully battery-electric, enabling rail and mining industries to get lower emissions than diesel-electric locomotives and diesel trucks, shorter stopping distance, and steeper grade capability than existing trains.

DcubeD specializes in the development of miniature actuators and deployable structures specifically designed for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of space missions. Its products include release actuators, appendices, solar arrays, antennas, and sails, all of which are engineered to surpass traditional space exploration subsystems in essential aspects such as weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability. By offering high-performance solutions, DcubeD aims to simplify the process of reaching space for its clients, thereby accelerating the utilization of space.

Maybell Quantum Industries is building the hardware to enable the quantum revolution. Quantum computing will help cure diseases, reverse the clock on climate change, and create millions of new jobs.

Scout Space, founded in 2019, focuses on enhancing space safety and transparency through innovative in-space observation systems. The company launched its products and services in June 2021, which include an orbital distributed sensor network that significantly improves Space Domain Awareness (SDA). These systems enable spacecraft to detect and understand their surroundings, facilitating safer operations in the increasingly crowded orbital environment. Scout Space offers a range of services, including in-orbit satellite inspection, proximity operations systems, and analytics, which help clients maintain satellite health, prevent catastrophic failures, and mitigate the risk of orbital debris. The company has garnered recognition as a Techstars and venture-backed startup, and was awarded the 2020 MassChallenge Gold.

Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Firestorm is focused on developing modular open-source architecture tailored to meet the needs of the Department of Defense, emphasizing affordability and mass production. The company specializes in the manufacturing of loitering munitions and mission-adaptable systems designed to enhance aerial weaponry. Its products offer significant modularity and precision in payload delivery, equipping paratroopers with advanced aircraft suitable for modern combat scenarios. By prioritizing low-cost solutions, Firestorm aims to contribute to the evolving demands of the hyper-enabled battlefield.

Pendulum Systems is an AI company building the first intelligent supply chain planning platform. Pendulum AI predicts demand, optimizes supply, and puts assets on the map, all while continuously improving on its own. Our technology is the result of a decade of rigorous research and development and has been deployed across some of the most demanding environments on Earth. Today, Pendulum is at work for corporations and governments across six continents, driving margins and saving lives. In 2023, Macro-Eyes became Pendulum, shifting from an R&D focus to productization and commercial growth.

Flightwave Aerospace Systems, based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aerospace systems. Established in 2014, the company focuses on utilizing carbon-free energy sources to enhance the endurance and operational range of its vehicles, which range from small UAVs to advanced spacecraft. Flightwave's systems are designed for a variety of applications, including asset protection, environmental mapping, and wildlife monitoring. Their innovative thrust-vector control technology allows for seamless transitions between multi-rotor and fixed-wing flight, enabling aerial operations in diverse conditions without the need for pilot intervention.

Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.

Pendulum Systems is an AI company building the first intelligent supply chain planning platform. Pendulum AI predicts demand, optimizes supply, and puts assets on the map, all while continuously improving on its own. Our technology is the result of a decade of rigorous research and development and has been deployed across some of the most demanding environments on Earth. Today, Pendulum is at work for corporations and governments across six continents, driving margins and saving lives. In 2023, Macro-Eyes became Pendulum, shifting from an R&D focus to productization and commercial growth.

Scout Space, founded in 2019, focuses on enhancing space safety and transparency through innovative in-space observation systems. The company launched its products and services in June 2021, which include an orbital distributed sensor network that significantly improves Space Domain Awareness (SDA). These systems enable spacecraft to detect and understand their surroundings, facilitating safer operations in the increasingly crowded orbital environment. Scout Space offers a range of services, including in-orbit satellite inspection, proximity operations systems, and analytics, which help clients maintain satellite health, prevent catastrophic failures, and mitigate the risk of orbital debris. The company has garnered recognition as a Techstars and venture-backed startup, and was awarded the 2020 MassChallenge Gold.