National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Geospatial

Xona Space Systems

Grant in 2022
Xona Space Systems, Inc. is a developer of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite solutions, focusing on delivering accurate and secure real-time services. The company offers the Xona Pulsar, which provides a high-power signal from a constellation of low-cost Low Earth Orbiting satellites. This approach aims to enhance availability and location precision for its customers. Established in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems is committed to advancing satellite technology to meet the growing demand for reliable PNT services.

Earthshot Labs

Grant in 2022
Developer of a climate mitigation platform designed for ecological restoration at a planetary scale. The company's platform develops a comprehensive tool for people all around the world to algorithmically determine the specific regenerative strategies for individual land parcels and landscape-level ecosystem regeneration, enabling clients to realize their land's full natural and economic potential.

Boston Geospatial

Grant in 2021
Boston Geospatial, founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, focuses on developing a geospatial data platform that facilitates access to various satellite data providers. The platform allows users to search and compare a vast array of geospatial data, which can be analyzed in multiple ways. This capability is particularly beneficial for operators and risk managers in critical infrastructure sectors, as it enables them to obtain valuable geospatial insights essential for informed decision-making.

Anello

Grant in 2021
Anello Photonics, based in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing advanced sensors that deliver optical gyroscope performance at an affordable price. Founded by experts in silicon photonics and inertial navigation, the company has created a patented technology known as the Anello SiPhOG gyroscope. This innovative sensor leverages an integrated photonic system-on-chip that utilizes a proprietary waveguide process, which simulates the characteristics of optical fiber within a compact chip. Anello's technology aims to redefine navigation systems with next-generation capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in the mass-market sensor industry. The company has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms to propel its growth and technological advancements.

SatVu

Series A in 2021
Satellite Vu will monitor the temperature of every building on the planet in near real time to determine valuable insights into economic activity, energy efficiency and carbon footprint. ​We are passionate about supporting decision making around the world related to: the Energy industry, investors monitoring economic activity, sustainable finance. Natural Disaster responders, building operators & Plastics Cleanup.

Map Collective

Grant in 2021
Map Collective specializes in developing an interactive mapping platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and visualize environmental data. This Software-as-a-Service solution integrates seamlessly with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide users, including companies and governments, with essential tools for monitoring various environmental factors such as air quality, carbon footprints, and supply chain emissions. The platform facilitates traceability and emissions mapping, supports biodiversity assessments, aids in energy hub planning, and assists in transitioning to a circular economy. By offering a comprehensive view of the carbon impact on the environment, Map Collective empowers users to make informed decisions regarding sustainability and environmental management.

Contextualize

Grant in 2021
Contextualize provides the tools needed to capture the expertise spread across an organization and make it accessible and usable to others across the organization. It also leverages mathematical descriptions of complex phenomena and machine learning models to extract physics from the latter and models from the former, enabling clients to transform the wealth of information into actionable insights.
Optical Metrology Solutions, headquartered in Niskayuna, New York, specializes in consulting services related to optical metrology equipment. The company offers application evaluations to identify the most suitable off-the-shelf tools and assists in the procurement of specifications. Additionally, it provides training to enhance the understanding and application of these tools. By focusing on making in-process measurements more economically viable and improving machine utilization, Optical Metrology Solutions aids companies in testing their parts for compliance throughout nearly all stages of the optical production process.

Intersphere

Grant in 2021
Intersphere, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializes in providing environmental services, focusing on weather and climate forecasts for seasonal to decadal planning horizons. The company employs a combination of artificial and human intelligence to deliver accurate predictions, helping clients manage risks related to weather and climate. Intersphere's services cater to various sectors, including natural resource management, energy, and agriculture, enabling clients to make informed decisions based on optimized forecasts.

Prisms VR

Grant in 2021
Prisms VR is a STEM education platform based in San Francisco, California, founded by Anurupa Ganguly. The company specializes in creating immersive educational experiences using virtual reality technology. Its software features modules designed to provide realistic 3D environments that facilitate problem-solving and enhance understanding of complex concepts. These modules support content remediation and reinforce lessons learned in class, making them valuable for both in-person and remote learning settings. The platform aims to assist teachers and parents in teaching and fostering spatial thinking skills in students, ultimately enriching the educational experience.

Terra Cover

Grant in 2021
Terra Cover is a monitoring platform operator based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in applications for insurance and water resource management. Founded in 2020, the company utilizes data, machine learning, and physics to provide insights into the Earth's constantly changing surface. Its platform enables businesses to analyze satellite imagery and geospatial data at scale, facilitating improved decision-making in resource management and risk assessment.

Earthshot Labs

Grant in 2021
Developer of a climate mitigation platform designed for ecological restoration at a planetary scale. The company's platform develops a comprehensive tool for people all around the world to algorithmically determine the specific regenerative strategies for individual land parcels and landscape-level ecosystem regeneration, enabling clients to realize their land's full natural and economic potential.

SoilSerdem

Grant in 2021
SoilSerdem, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, specializes in developing soil fertility maps through an optimized soil sampling method. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms and remotely sensed data to enhance the accuracy and resolution of soil maps. This innovative approach provides farmers and agronomists with detailed, actionable insights that support their workflows and improve operational efficiency. By enabling precise and sustainable management of soil resources, SoilSerdem aims to help its clients achieve greater profitability in their agricultural practices.

Spatio Metrics

Grant in 2021
Spatio Metrics presents architecture as a new tool for advancing health by filling the gap between design, data, and performance. The company helps hospitals manage facilities with a dashboard that shows how spaces influences patients’ health outcomes. The company's product analyzes floor plans, reveals design gaps, and recommends performance improvements. Hospital administrators are encouraged to make smarter design investments by quantifying the human and financial impact of design.
Aura Intelligent Systems provides solutions in the fields of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.​ Its patented technology provides 5D situational awareness without the harmful effects of interference, jamming, and multipath. Their technology is based on a 5G hardware architecture and intelligent software that can be programmed.

MineraLogic

Grant in 2021
MineraLogic is a geochemistry consultancy firm based in Duluth, Minnesota, founded in 2016. The company specializes in helping clients identify risks and opportunities stemming from geochemical reactions involving minerals, water, and the atmosphere. MineraLogic provides a structured approach to understanding the distribution and mobility of chemical elements within geological systems. This expertise enables clients to effectively manage geochemical relationships that can significantly influence the success of their projects.

GeoMat

Grant in 2021
GeoMat is a nanotechnology company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, that specializes in oil remediation. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a technology that utilizes nanoparticles and magnets to effectively separate oil from water mixtures. This innovative platform enables the removal of oil from both soil and water, allowing industries to clean major water bodies and natural resources. GeoMat's solutions aim to ensure the availability of drinkable and decontaminated water while also addressing the challenges posed by oil spills.

GreenSight

Grant in 2021
GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. is a company that develops advanced drone technology and a cloud-based platform aimed at improving agricultural and turf management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, GreenSight manufactures automated drones equipped with sophisticated sensors and data analytics capabilities. Its offerings include services for turf monitoring, crop management, irrigation, and pest detection. The company provides actionable insights through its drone technology, which allows land managers in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction to gather daily aerial intelligence efficiently. Notably, GreenSight's solutions have been designed to significantly reduce water and chemical usage, thereby saving costs and enhancing sustainability for golf courses and farms. By detecting plant stress and diseases early, the platform enables timely intervention by agrochemical companies, ultimately improving crop health and operational efficiency.

Sensible Weather

Grant in 2020
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company focused on mitigating the impact of adverse weather on travelers and travel partners. It provides a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when their experiences are disrupted by bad weather. Utilizing its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, Sensible Weather calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, which not only enhances the travel experience but also generates additional revenue for its partners. The company's insights offer valuable climate information and change projections, enabling users to stay informed about weather conditions and make better decisions for their travel and event planning.

Guardion

Grant in 2020
Guardion is a company focused on developing advanced sensor technology that enhances safety by detecting and tracking potential threats, such as dirty bombs, in urban areas. It has created the world's first radiation detector that utilizes the quantum properties of nanomaterials, allowing for the production of low-cost, sensitive, and low-power detectors that can be deployed on a large scale. The company's innovations include analytical instruments, chemical detectors, and portable radiation detectors, all designed for applications that require high sensitivity, miniaturization, and ease of manufacturing. These technologies support various industries, including aerospace, medical, and national security, by enabling data collection in challenging environments. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions, winning awards such as the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and participating in the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator.

CoreMap

Grant in 2020
CoreMap, Inc. develops a diagnostic technology for electrophysiologists for treating atrial fibrillation. It offers CoreMap micro-electrode solution for mapping tissue properties (ability to map sequentially). The company also provides CoreMap ultra-high resolution electrodes reveal the details of activation despite fibrillation. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Winooski, Vermont.

VasoGnosis

Grant in 2020
VasoGnosis is an AI-powered diagnostic and surgical planning software platform for cerebrovascular diseases such as a brain aneurysm. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, machine learning, and software. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Circle Optics

Grant in 2020
Circle Optics develops innovative camera technology designed for content creators, specializing in high-definition 360-degree video. The company's unique parallax-free camera utilizes multiple polygonal lenses to capture panoramic images seamlessly, eliminating the need for post-processing and image stitching. This technology allows for real-time, errorless virtual reality video, enhancing various applications such as immersive experiences, aerospace safety, and surveillance capabilities. By providing a comprehensive view of a scene instantaneously, Circle Optics aims to accelerate the delivery of critical resources and improve safety measures across different sectors.

G-Space

Grant in 2020
Developer of space materials and software intended to optimize materials and manufacturing by removing the gravitational force. The company's platform provides rapid prototyping and commercialization of gravity-independent new materials to turn into design parameters, enabling clients to avail themselves of a selection of heavy metal fluoride glass products.
Geometric Data Analytics focuses on solving complex data analysis problems. GDA merges expertise from academia with solutions that matter to industry and government.

GelSight

Grant in 2020
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various rigid materials with extraordinary detail, measuring at scales that span four orders of magnitude. This technology allows for visualization and measurement of 3D topography, revealing intricate details that are not visible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional measurements down to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, ballistics, metrology, as well as in academic and forensic applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to innovate in the field of metrology, responding to the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

Prisms VR

Grant in 2020
Prisms VR is a STEM education platform based in San Francisco, California, founded by Anurupa Ganguly. The company specializes in creating immersive educational experiences using virtual reality technology. Its software features modules designed to provide realistic 3D environments that facilitate problem-solving and enhance understanding of complex concepts. These modules support content remediation and reinforce lessons learned in class, making them valuable for both in-person and remote learning settings. The platform aims to assist teachers and parents in teaching and fostering spatial thinking skills in students, ultimately enriching the educational experience.

Xona Space Systems

Grant in 2020
Xona Space Systems, Inc. is a developer of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite solutions, focusing on delivering accurate and secure real-time services. The company offers the Xona Pulsar, which provides a high-power signal from a constellation of low-cost Low Earth Orbiting satellites. This approach aims to enhance availability and location precision for its customers. Established in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems is committed to advancing satellite technology to meet the growing demand for reliable PNT services.

OAM Photonics

Grant in 2020
OAM Photonics specializes in photonic sensing solutions that leverage the orbital angular momentum of light for 3D imaging applications. The company's technology is particularly relevant for industries such as autonomous driving, drone navigation, and robotics. OAM Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits and coherent optical systems, enhancing sensing and imaging capabilities. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development to refine its innovative offerings.
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Globe Biomedical

Grant in 2020
Globe Biomedical develops and prepares wearable technology for glaucoma patients. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Riverside, California.
S4 Mobile Laboratories specializes in the development of mobile soil laboratories that enable real-time mapping and analysis of underground soil conditions. These laboratories utilize automated, robotic technology to detect and analyze chemical signatures, providing three-dimensional maps of organic matter. This innovative approach allows for instantaneous on-site analysis, significantly reducing the costs and delays associated with traditional laboratory work. By aggregating data from various locations worldwide, S4 Mobile Laboratories equips the agricultural community with precise tools to measure soil organic carbon, ultimately promoting healthier soils and enhancing carbon sequestration efforts to mitigate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

PolArctic

Grant in 2020
PolArctic is a data science and oceanographic company that specializes in creating custom products for the Arctic. The company is based in Lorton, Virginia.
SpringGem Weather Information is a weather forecasting platform based in North Potomac, Maryland, founded by Menglin Susan. The company offers current and forecasted weather and energy information as a free community service. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies, including numerical weather forecasting, satellite and ground remote sensing, data science, and cloud computing, to deliver hyperlocal weather information. This service supports various sectors, including urban energy management, traffic safety, agriculture monitoring, and environmental assessment, ensuring that individuals and organizations have access to accurate weather data tailored to their specific needs.

SlateSafety

Grant in 2019
Developer of group physiological monitoring systems designed to improve situational awareness and keep the team safe. The company's platfrom provides injury prevention for large teams utilizing a wearable safety system, monitors and collects physiological data for group members via a collection device, and creates actionable data for authorized personnel for real-time as well as post-incident analysis through a web interface, enabling users to get protected from overexertion injuries from performing demanding jobs.

SkyMul

Grant in 2019
SkyMul is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones specifically for rebar tying in the construction industry. The company's innovative technology utilizes drones equipped with advanced computer vision capabilities, allowing them to quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files, site plans, or manual programming. This autonomous and scalable solution enhances the efficiency of construction projects, enabling general contractors to work in parallel and significantly increase their throughput. By integrating these drones into the construction process, SkyMul aims to streamline operations and improve overall productivity in building structures.

TCarta

Grant in 2019
Provider of a geospatial remote sensing and hydro spatial data service based in Denver, Colombia. The company provides hydro spatial products, Earth observation analysis services, and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry data for near-shore areas around the globe, enabling research and government agencies to run hydrographic surveys easily.

Airgility

Grant in 2019
Designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems designed to fly anywhere. The company's products are artificially intelligent drones that can fly to confined areas where there is limited or no global positioning system access, enabling clients to get information in real-time and improving decision-making in the critical moments of a disaster or for any type of inspection/assessment.

MetaSeismic

Grant in 2019
MetaSeismic is a Berkeley, California-based company focused on developing advanced metamaterial technology. This innovative approach provides ultra-compact solutions for impact and vibration dampening, offering significant improvements over traditional methods. By utilizing these cutting-edge materials, MetaSeismic aims to enhance performance while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint associated with such technologies. The company's commitment to sustainability and efficiency positions it as a key player in the evolving field of material science.

Sober Grid

Grant in 2019
Sober Grid, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a sober social network designed to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Launched in 2015, the application is accessible on both Apple and Android devices and has been utilized over 20 million times across more than 170 countries. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, the app employs a community-based approach to chronic disease management, specifically targeting various chemical dependencies, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. Sober Grid features tools such as a GPS locator, direct messaging, and a newsfeed, along with certified coaching that is available 24/7. The app promotes user engagement through daily quests and rewards for sobriety achievements, which have been linked to lower relapse rates. By leveraging predictive analytics and the support of both AI and human connections, Sober Grid aims to enhance health outcomes for its users by reducing the risk of relapse and fostering a supportive community for those in recovery.

Insight Sensing

Grant in 2019
Insight Sensing specializes in remote sensing technology that delivers crop performance indicators specifically for fertilizer management. The company offers a data-driven platform that provides calibrated, timely, and map-based information. This actionable intelligence is designed to assist agronomists and farming businesses in managing field variability, allowing for optimal fertilizer application. By maximizing the effectiveness of fertilizer use, Insight Sensing aims to enhance agricultural profitability and improve crop management practices.

Geopipe

Grant in 2019
Geopipe specializes in creating immersive digital twins of the real world through advanced machine learning and algorithmic tools. The company processes vast amounts of geographic and numeric data, including satellite images, maps, and laser scans, utilizing cloud-based distributed systems to reconstruct entire cities rapidly. This innovative approach allows for efficient simulations in various fields such as gaming, architecture, and urban planning. By providing real estate developers with authoritative digital representations, Geopipe helps streamline project timelines, ultimately saving time and costs in the development process.

Gigajot Technology

Grant in 2019
Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS). These advanced sensors utilize high-speed single-photon detection technology, enabling new image capture capabilities that surpass the limitations of traditional devices. The company offers a range of image processing services applicable in various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. Additionally, Gigajot Technology focuses on encryption solutions, further enhancing the security of image data.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2019
Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

SpIntellx

Grant in 2019
SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software for analyzing pathology tissue sections, particularly in cancer diagnosis. The company offers several products, including SpIntellx, which processes image data from various imaging platforms, and HistoMapr, a computational guide designed to assist pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr analyzes the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. Founded in 2017 by a team of pathologists, computer scientists, and biotechnologists, SpIntellx aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists while providing predictive data to improve patient outcomes.

Globe Biomedical

Grant in 2019
Globe Biomedical develops and prepares wearable technology for glaucoma patients. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Riverside, California.

Geospiza

Grant in 2019
Geospiza is a tech startup that changes the way crisis and emergency management decisions are made. The Geospiza software platform integrates real-time IoT, big data, advanced analytics, and evidence-based consequence projections to support decision making that saves lives and protects the environment.
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Atheraxon

Grant in 2019
Operator of a tracking technology platform intended to obtain any form of visibility over small or large facilities. The company's platform uses fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology which eliminates the need for cumbersome and environmentally damaging battery changes, radio-frequency identification readers that offer accuracy up to five centimetres, and tags that are sticker-like and can be stuck on the tracing item, enabling clients to have the smaller infrastructure, lower downtime and reduced liability risks.

Azimuth1

Grant in 2018
Azimuth1 specializes in providing customized technology solutions that address challenges in the energy, environment, and public safety sectors. The company utilizes geospatial analytics and data science to solve resource allocation problems, enabling users to enhance decision-making and optimize operations in these critical areas. By focusing on specialty data analysis applications, Azimuth1 aims to facilitate everyday improvements and efficiencies, helping organizations effectively manage their resources and address pressing issues within their domains.

OpenSpace

Grant in 2018
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vianair

Grant in 2018
Vianair develops an airspace information model to aid in the design and planning of airspace. The company is found in The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

TCarta

Grant in 2018
Provider of a geospatial remote sensing and hydro spatial data service based in Denver, Colombia. The company provides hydro spatial products, Earth observation analysis services, and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry data for near-shore areas around the globe, enabling research and government agencies to run hydrographic surveys easily.

eSat Global

Grant in 2018
eSAT Global, founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in providing direct-to-satellite connectivity solutions designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company focuses on ultra-low power, two-way, and low-latency narrowband services that cater to various industries, including power distribution, oil and gas, smart agriculture, transportation, and maritime sectors. eSAT Global's solutions operate independently of terrestrial infrastructure or backhaul, offering global coverage with latency under two seconds. This capability enables clients to enhance their operational efficiency and minimize losses.

MetaSeismic

Grant in 2018
MetaSeismic is a Berkeley, California-based company focused on developing advanced metamaterial technology. This innovative approach provides ultra-compact solutions for impact and vibration dampening, offering significant improvements over traditional methods. By utilizing these cutting-edge materials, MetaSeismic aims to enhance performance while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint associated with such technologies. The company's commitment to sustainability and efficiency positions it as a key player in the evolving field of material science.

SlateSafety

Grant in 2018
Developer of group physiological monitoring systems designed to improve situational awareness and keep the team safe. The company's platfrom provides injury prevention for large teams utilizing a wearable safety system, monitors and collects physiological data for group members via a collection device, and creates actionable data for authorized personnel for real-time as well as post-incident analysis through a web interface, enabling users to get protected from overexertion injuries from performing demanding jobs.

Gigajot Technology

Grant in 2017
Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS). These advanced sensors utilize high-speed single-photon detection technology, enabling new image capture capabilities that surpass the limitations of traditional devices. The company offers a range of image processing services applicable in various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. Additionally, Gigajot Technology focuses on encryption solutions, further enhancing the security of image data.

GelSight

Grant in 2017
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various rigid materials with extraordinary detail, measuring at scales that span four orders of magnitude. This technology allows for visualization and measurement of 3D topography, revealing intricate details that are not visible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional measurements down to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, ballistics, metrology, as well as in academic and forensic applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to innovate in the field of metrology, responding to the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

OpenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ViSOAR

Grant in 2017
ViSOAR provides multidimensional data arrays for platform-independent collaborative analytics and visualization. The ViSOAR Explorer software solutions, powered by ViSUS, were designed with the primary philosophy that massive data visualization does not require specialized hardware or infrastructure. To put it another way, a large data visualization environment can be designed to be lightweight, highly scalable, and run on a variety of platforms or hardware.

Geopipe

Grant in 2017
Geopipe specializes in creating immersive digital twins of the real world through advanced machine learning and algorithmic tools. The company processes vast amounts of geographic and numeric data, including satellite images, maps, and laser scans, utilizing cloud-based distributed systems to reconstruct entire cities rapidly. This innovative approach allows for efficient simulations in various fields such as gaming, architecture, and urban planning. By providing real estate developers with authoritative digital representations, Geopipe helps streamline project timelines, ultimately saving time and costs in the development process.

Guardion

Grant in 2017
Guardion is a company focused on developing advanced sensor technology that enhances safety by detecting and tracking potential threats, such as dirty bombs, in urban areas. It has created the world's first radiation detector that utilizes the quantum properties of nanomaterials, allowing for the production of low-cost, sensitive, and low-power detectors that can be deployed on a large scale. The company's innovations include analytical instruments, chemical detectors, and portable radiation detectors, all designed for applications that require high sensitivity, miniaturization, and ease of manufacturing. These technologies support various industries, including aerospace, medical, and national security, by enabling data collection in challenging environments. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions, winning awards such as the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and participating in the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator.

Sober Grid

Grant in 2017
Sober Grid, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a sober social network designed to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Launched in 2015, the application is accessible on both Apple and Android devices and has been utilized over 20 million times across more than 170 countries. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, the app employs a community-based approach to chronic disease management, specifically targeting various chemical dependencies, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. Sober Grid features tools such as a GPS locator, direct messaging, and a newsfeed, along with certified coaching that is available 24/7. The app promotes user engagement through daily quests and rewards for sobriety achievements, which have been linked to lower relapse rates. By leveraging predictive analytics and the support of both AI and human connections, Sober Grid aims to enhance health outcomes for its users by reducing the risk of relapse and fostering a supportive community for those in recovery.

Azimuth1

Grant in 2017
Azimuth1 specializes in providing customized technology solutions that address challenges in the energy, environment, and public safety sectors. The company utilizes geospatial analytics and data science to solve resource allocation problems, enabling users to enhance decision-making and optimize operations in these critical areas. By focusing on specialty data analysis applications, Azimuth1 aims to facilitate everyday improvements and efficiencies, helping organizations effectively manage their resources and address pressing issues within their domains.

OpenSpace

Grant in 2017
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2017
Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

GDA Corp

Grant in 2017
GDA specializes in sophisticated processing and deep analysis of airborne and satellite imagery for agricultural intelligence. They are a recognized leader in the rapid processing and analysis of massive amounts of imagery for frequent, objective in-season assessments of crop conditions, progress, acreage, and yield from sub-field to country levels. GDA continually aggregates imagery from a multitude of sources enabling global cropland coverage and analysis. They work with customers to integrate quality imagery and advanced analysis from GDA into their agricultural management systems. GDA is, at its core, a satellite image analysis company and has been focused on tough problems in image processing from its inception in 2002. GDA grew out of a long history of science-backed image processing research particularly as it relates to agricultural analysis. They have a seasoned track record of winning highly competitive Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants to develop state-of-art technology and have been a prime contractor to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service since 2005.

Resensys

Grant in 2017
Resensys specializes in structural health monitoring solutions utilizing its advanced wireless Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology, known as SenSpot. This technology enables high-performance data acquisition with minimal power consumption, exemplified by its wireless strain gauge sensor, which can capture up to 100 strain samples per second while lasting up to ten years on a single battery. In addition to strain measurement, SenSpot sensors are designed to monitor various structural parameters, including vibration, tilt, inclination, temperature, and humidity. By providing real-time data on these critical metrics, SenSpot sensors offer essential insights for detecting overstrain, metal fatigue, crack formation, and foundation instability, thereby supporting infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, and pipelines in maintaining their structural integrity.

Guardion

Grant in 2017
Guardion is a company focused on developing advanced sensor technology that enhances safety by detecting and tracking potential threats, such as dirty bombs, in urban areas. It has created the world's first radiation detector that utilizes the quantum properties of nanomaterials, allowing for the production of low-cost, sensitive, and low-power detectors that can be deployed on a large scale. The company's innovations include analytical instruments, chemical detectors, and portable radiation detectors, all designed for applications that require high sensitivity, miniaturization, and ease of manufacturing. These technologies support various industries, including aerospace, medical, and national security, by enabling data collection in challenging environments. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions, winning awards such as the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and participating in the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator.

Navipoint Genomics

Grant in 2016
Navipoint Genomics is a bioinformatics analysis software developer that specializes in analyzing entire human genomes. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

NewGrid

Grant in 2016
NewGrid is a software firm in the utilities industry, focused on the development and commercialization of topology optimization technologies. NewGrid’s software supports power operations and operations planning decision making including outage scheduling and coordination, seasonal contingency planning, remedial action plan and operating guide (Op. Guide) development, and congestion management. Our team is made of engineers, researchers, software developers and economists with years of experience in power systems and markets analysis and design. NewGrid’s founders are thought-leaders in the applications of topology optimization technology to power system operations. With DOE ARPA-E support, they led the first team to ever produce security-constrained topology re-configurations on large-scale RTO systems automatically, with short calculation times acceptable to system operators.

Pointivo

Grant in 2016
Pointivo Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in spatial intelligence solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning. Founded in June 2014, Pointivo's software allows users to capture dimensions and create three-dimensional models of structures using any type of camera, including mobile devices and drones. The platform processes video to reconstruct scenes, extracting lines, edges, and measurements with high accuracy. This capability helps clients simplify tasks that require precise measurements and detailed documentation of physical assets. By integrating advanced analytics, Pointivo empowers users to gain a deeper understanding of their environments, enhancing their ability to manage and analyze physical structures effectively.

Imagars

Grant in 2016
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.

IS3D LLC

Grant in 2016
IS3D is a provider of Cogent Education Resources. IS3D's mission is to provide teachers with the tools they need to help their students succeed in their science classes. By focusing on problem-solving skills, IS3D hopes to provide all young people with the best possible chance to pursue rewarding careers in STEM disciplines.

Sober Grid

Seed Round in 2016
Sober Grid, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a sober social network designed to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Launched in 2015, the application is accessible on both Apple and Android devices and has been utilized over 20 million times across more than 170 countries. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, the app employs a community-based approach to chronic disease management, specifically targeting various chemical dependencies, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. Sober Grid features tools such as a GPS locator, direct messaging, and a newsfeed, along with certified coaching that is available 24/7. The app promotes user engagement through daily quests and rewards for sobriety achievements, which have been linked to lower relapse rates. By leveraging predictive analytics and the support of both AI and human connections, Sober Grid aims to enhance health outcomes for its users by reducing the risk of relapse and fostering a supportive community for those in recovery.

State Of Place

Grant in 2016
State of Place is a developer of predictive analytics software focused on enhancing urban environments to be more walkable, livable, and sustainable. The company provides tools that quantify urban design features and utilize empirical evidence to forecast the benefits of improvements. By equipping urban planners, business improvement districts, real estate developers, and other stakeholders with data-driven insights, State of Place facilitates seamless project approvals and helps justify investments in better urban spaces. The software identifies the most impactful changes to maximize walkability and livability, enabling cities and developers to secure funding and create cost-effective, smart city solutions. Through its data-driven approach, State of Place aims to enhance the overall quality of urban life and economic competitiveness while simplifying the planning and development processes.

Arogi, Inc.

Angel Round in 2016
Arogi builds open source software for developers to optimize site location, routing, and logistics. Integrating geospatial analyses and artificial intelligence, Arogi tools enable organizations to save time, reduce costs, and increase market share.

SIAS Global

Grant in 2015
SIAS Global is a geospatial technology innovation that provides data analytics for regulatory permitted and surety bonded industrial mining. The company was founded in 2009 by Russell F. Schimmer and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Graphistry

Grant in 2015
Graphistry, Inc. develops and offers a SaaS based and a visual investigations platform. It offers a software tool to deploy, connect, analyze, investigate, and integrate data. The company's product helps in incident response, siem optimization, threat hunting, anti-fraud, and data science. Graphistry, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ViSOAR

Grant in 2015
ViSOAR provides multidimensional data arrays for platform-independent collaborative analytics and visualization. The ViSOAR Explorer software solutions, powered by ViSUS, were designed with the primary philosophy that massive data visualization does not require specialized hardware or infrastructure. To put it another way, a large data visualization environment can be designed to be lightweight, highly scalable, and run on a variety of platforms or hardware.

Stratio, Inc.

Grant in 2015
Stratio, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing infrared technologies. Founded in 2013, Stratio has pioneered the world's first germanium-based shortwave infrared sensor, which facilitates the creation of portable and affordable infrared devices. The company offers various products, including LinkSquare, a pocket-sized spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. Stratio's technologies enable users to fingerprint materials for quality control, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and enhance precision agriculture. With a commitment to innovation, Stratio aims to advance the field of infrared sensing further by developing Hyper-Spectral Imaging solutions in the future.

Pointivo

Grant in 2015
Pointivo Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in spatial intelligence solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning. Founded in June 2014, Pointivo's software allows users to capture dimensions and create three-dimensional models of structures using any type of camera, including mobile devices and drones. The platform processes video to reconstruct scenes, extracting lines, edges, and measurements with high accuracy. This capability helps clients simplify tasks that require precise measurements and detailed documentation of physical assets. By integrating advanced analytics, Pointivo empowers users to gain a deeper understanding of their environments, enhancing their ability to manage and analyze physical structures effectively.

GDA Corp

Grant in 2015
GDA specializes in sophisticated processing and deep analysis of airborne and satellite imagery for agricultural intelligence. They are a recognized leader in the rapid processing and analysis of massive amounts of imagery for frequent, objective in-season assessments of crop conditions, progress, acreage, and yield from sub-field to country levels. GDA continually aggregates imagery from a multitude of sources enabling global cropland coverage and analysis. They work with customers to integrate quality imagery and advanced analysis from GDA into their agricultural management systems. GDA is, at its core, a satellite image analysis company and has been focused on tough problems in image processing from its inception in 2002. GDA grew out of a long history of science-backed image processing research particularly as it relates to agricultural analysis. They have a seasoned track record of winning highly competitive Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants to develop state-of-art technology and have been a prime contractor to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service since 2005.

Resensys

Grant in 2015
Resensys specializes in structural health monitoring solutions utilizing its advanced wireless Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology, known as SenSpot. This technology enables high-performance data acquisition with minimal power consumption, exemplified by its wireless strain gauge sensor, which can capture up to 100 strain samples per second while lasting up to ten years on a single battery. In addition to strain measurement, SenSpot sensors are designed to monitor various structural parameters, including vibration, tilt, inclination, temperature, and humidity. By providing real-time data on these critical metrics, SenSpot sensors offer essential insights for detecting overstrain, metal fatigue, crack formation, and foundation instability, thereby supporting infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, and pipelines in maintaining their structural integrity.

IS3D LLC

Grant in 2015
IS3D is a provider of Cogent Education Resources. IS3D's mission is to provide teachers with the tools they need to help their students succeed in their science classes. By focusing on problem-solving skills, IS3D hopes to provide all young people with the best possible chance to pursue rewarding careers in STEM disciplines.

Imagars

Grant in 2014
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

IS3D LLC

Grant in 2014
IS3D is a provider of Cogent Education Resources. IS3D's mission is to provide teachers with the tools they need to help their students succeed in their science classes. By focusing on problem-solving skills, IS3D hopes to provide all young people with the best possible chance to pursue rewarding careers in STEM disciplines.

Stratio, Inc.

Grant in 2014
Stratio, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing infrared technologies. Founded in 2013, Stratio has pioneered the world's first germanium-based shortwave infrared sensor, which facilitates the creation of portable and affordable infrared devices. The company offers various products, including LinkSquare, a pocket-sized spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. Stratio's technologies enable users to fingerprint materials for quality control, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and enhance precision agriculture. With a commitment to innovation, Stratio aims to advance the field of infrared sensing further by developing Hyper-Spectral Imaging solutions in the future.

RF Ranging

Grant in 2014
RF Ranging is committed to provide the world's most accurate and reliable RF ranging and tracking solution.

ZillionInfo

Grant in 2014
ZillionInfo provides location intelligence solutions to help clients deal with large datasets, dig into data insights, and make better location allocation decisions such as site selection, territory mapping, and routing.

TRX Systems

Grant in 2014
TRX Systems, Inc. is the developer of NEON, an indoor location system that delivers precise, infrastructure free tracking of personnel inside buildings where GPS is not available and in outdoor urban centers where GPS is unreliable. NEON greatly improves situational awareness and command effectiveness through the use of advanced sensor fusion, time of flight ranging, and mapping algorithms that deliver precise, real time location of personnel in GPS-denied locations.

Arqball LLC

Grant in 2013
Arqball Spin allows anyone to create, edit, and share interactive 360-visualizations that convey the 3D quality of an object from your iphone or tablet.

Echo Ridge

Grant in 2013
Echo Ridge, founded in 2006 in Sterling, Virginia, specializes in developing and selling systems for resilient Positioning/Navigation/Timing (PNT) and Electronic Warfare (EW), alongside high-fidelity laboratory modeling, simulation, and testing of complex radio frequency (RF) devices and systems. The company offers a range of services tailored for various sectors, including aviation, biosurveillance, cyber intelligence, disaster management, and federal infrastructure. With a focus on both commercial and government markets, Echo Ridge provides comprehensive research, product development, and intellectual property development services, utilizing advanced signal processing algorithms, software design, and hardware production. This enables customers to implement effective wireless applications across multiple domains, including communications systems and sophisticated modeling and simulation environments.

Numerica Corporation

Grant in 2013
Numerica Corporation specializes in space domain awareness, focusing on the detection, tracking, and characterization of factors that could impact space operations and the security of the nation and its allies. The company operates a multiple target tracking platform that provides data fusion services across space, air, and missile defense sectors. Its platform enhances precision domain awareness in space and supports advanced surveillance for critical air defense missions. By ensuring the safety of homeland security through missile defense systems, Numerica enables law enforcement, government, and industry clients to engage in data-driven strategic planning and management for various operational needs.
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