Transparent Path is a technology provider specializing in supply chain visibility, particularly for the food industry. The company utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, edge computing, and artificial intelligence to create a secure and scalable platform that allows food manufacturers, processors, logistics partners, and retailers to monitor and manage supply chain issues in real-time. By offering both software and hardware solutions, Transparent Path enables its clients to gain insights into logistics, product quality, and risk management, helping them to detect and address problems before they escalate. This proactive approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces costs and waste associated with perishable goods. Founded by Eric Weaver, who has extensive experience in enterprise transformation, Transparent Path aims to foster a more resilient and agile supply chain.
Developer of a real-time process automation platform designed to provide converging cognitive artificial intelligence and edge computing runtime. The company's platform focuses to cater alternative domains and strategic initiatives in smart energy, real-time plant monitoring, and wearable technology automation and spree to explore the emerging market potentials dealing with context-aware, business process automation, advisory services on product development and co-innovation, enabling businesses to solve their critical problems in business process automation space.
CoCoPIE is a startup developing a platform to optimize AI models for edge devices. CoCoPIE reduces the expected time to market in order to meet if not exceed demand for applications.
Developer of wearable devices designed to monitor and detect anxiety and stress symptoms. The company's devices incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning and integrate biometrics for automated, early detection of increasingly stressed states and provide access to therapists for personalized recommendations and progress reviews, enabling users to deepen their understanding of themselves and revolutionize the way they approach mental health.
Intellerce is a San Diego-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a video streaming platform aimed at significantly lowering the costs associated with streaming video-on-demand content. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to minimize reliance on data centers and Content Distribution Networks (CDNs), which not only reduces streaming expenses but also decreases energy consumption and the carbon footprint of cloud computing infrastructures. By optimizing these processes, Intellerce enables video companies to provide a high-quality streaming experience for their users while promoting sustainability in the digital content delivery space.
Innogized Technologies develops, produces, markets and sells cutting edge hardware and software technologies designed to create a better everyday life for infants and caregivers everywhere. We provide unique tools, insights and guidance that enables caregivers to proactively recognize and address potential risks and to create optimally nurturing environments. We empower caregivers to be the best they can and make it easier to enjoy all that parenting has to offer.
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.
Notus Labs specializes in developing wearable devices that enable individuals to monitor their health and performance in a remote and non-invasive manner. These devices provide a continuous and comprehensive summary of vital signs, which can help optimize medical triaging during instances of sudden physiological deterioration. By utilizing Notus Labs' technology, users can effectively mitigate the risks associated with overexertion injuries and heat-related illnesses. Additionally, the devices offer training suggestions to enhance physical performance, allowing users to maximize their growth while maintaining safety during physical activities.
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.
Inchfab specializes in custom microchip manufacturing, offering proprietary tools that cater to the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market. The company's microfabrication platform enables clients to prototype and produce low volumes of highly customized microchips economically. By focusing on the semiconductor and micromechanical Internet of Things (IoT) chip markets, Inchfab provides essential manufacturing capabilities that facilitate the design and production of specialized devices.
Nextiles is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in smart apparel technology, merging athletic clothing with an advanced analytics system to enhance exercise performance and safety. The company innovatively integrates electrically conductive fibers into fabrics using a patented sewing technology, allowing for the development of wearables that include motion sensors directly within the apparel. This unique approach enables the creation of responsive and adaptive devices, providing valuable insights into an individual's movement patterns. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and circuit design, Nextiles offers its expertise to businesses looking to develop or enhance their own Internet of Things (IoT) and smart device products.
NanoInnovations is a research and development company based in Sugar Land, Texas, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in the commercialization of smart nanosensors integrated with machine learning technology for healthcare analytics. Its innovative platform utilizes bio-fluids, including sweat and saliva, to provide critical insights related to conditions such as diabetes and heart failure. By delivering real-time information, NanoInnovations aims to enhance patient care and improve healthcare management practices, empowering clients to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
Developer of thin-film transistors designed to overcome current bottlenecks in semiconductor chip integration. The company leverages its proprietary system-on-foil platform designed for heterogenous integration and offers a patent-pending system-on-foil platform integrating the silicon circuitry for patterned flexible silicon substrate, enabling designers of aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, to fabricate densely integrated devices that are durable, lightweight and flexible.
Developer of a smart health and wellness device designed to empower independent and healthy living. The company provides a wearable robot that not only provides intelligent daily living assistance to the disabled but also collects and analyzes patient muscle data for rehabilitation purposes, enabling people with disabilities to regain their quality of life and independence.
Lelantos is a company focused on developing advanced gas sensing technology utilizing high-frequency Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonator arrays. Their innovative sensors are compatible with Internet of Things (IoT) applications and are designed for a variety of high-value monitoring needs, including industrial safety, environmental monitoring, indoor air quality assessment, and medical diagnostics. By integrating BAW sensors with specialized receptors on conventional complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chips, Lelantos produces miniature, low-power, and cost-effective gas sensors. This technology enables precise differential gas sensing and classification, making it a significant advancement in the field of chemical sensing for IoT applications.
WideSense unlocks the value of data in the automobile by combining on-vehicle data streams with cloud data sources to deliver context-aware digital services through their connected services smartphone app and in-vehicle infotainment and also receive high-precision forecasts on the ageing and degradation of the vehicle components of each of their connected vehicles on the road, enabling clients to increase driver assistance and automation.
Curated Networks develops a disruptive link-layer/network layer routing and forwarding paradigm. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
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Obsidian Sensors develops a glass microelectromechanical system designed to manufacture automotive sensors. The MEMS uses infrared imaging for applications like security cameras and autonomous vehicles, enabling clients to get incumbent silicon MEMS-based sensors easily. it was founded in La Jolla, California in 2017.
SuperMEM, founded in 2019 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in the development of lightweight chips that facilitate artificial intelligence integration in devices. The company's innovative technology allows for the incorporation of AI into Internet of Things devices without significantly increasing costs or power consumption. By providing a standard chip interface and simplifying software migration, SuperMEM enables its clients to access transformative technology, making it easier and more affordable to create smarter devices in various applications.
Onda Vision Technologies specializes in developing a Safety-as-a-Service product aimed at reducing youth fatalities and medical costs associated with exertional heatstroke. The company has created a wearable sensor for real-time hydration monitoring, utilizing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that offers scalable solutions. This platform employs proprietary deep-learning algorithms to analyze hydration data, identifying temporal patterns and anomalies. By providing cloud-based data analytics, Onda Vision Technologies enables clients to make timely and informed decisions, thereby enhancing safety and health outcomes for young individuals.
Unknot.id is a developer of a privacy-preserving behavioral sensing and learning platform that operates in both digital and physical environments. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including privacy-preserving machine learning, dynamic behavioral learning, and smartphone sensor capabilities, to build comprehensive user behavioral profiles without disclosing raw or private data. This innovative approach allows for effective fraud detection and information assurance, enabling clients to monitor and track a wide range of mobile activities, from individuals to objects, even in GPS-constrained settings. By leveraging blockchain smart contracts, Unknot.id ensures secure authorization while maintaining user privacy, all without the need for extensive infrastructure deployment.
Uniqarta manufactures technologies that accommodate small, ultra-thin ICs and their inclusion within common materials such as paper or plastic. The result is a class of Smart Materials that eliminate the need for RFID label add-ons and accelerate the IoT evolution.
Developer of production-ready cryptographic security services intended to specialize in the area of quantum-safe cryptography. The company's services include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography embedded in smart IoT devices and clouds, enabling their clients to increase their crypto-agility for future transitions.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
WISRAN specializes in smart data and process management technology focused on real-time water measurement and management. The company develops a cloud-enabled software platform that collects data from various equipment, such as pumps, to provide insights into operations and business intelligence. This technology serves smart cities, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and regulators, aiming to enhance efficiency, identify new revenue opportunities, and reduce costs. Additionally, WISRAN offers a SaaS-based agtech platform that utilizes tablets equipped with accelerometers and GPS for agricultural equipment. This feature allows farmers to gather telematics data, ultimately improving worker productivity and optimizing agricultural machinery logistics.
NXM Labs develops software that enables devices to work together automatically to stop hackers and protect devices against evolving cyber threats, including those using quantum computers, while safeguarding personal privacy and orchestrating data at the edge to empower AI systems. The Company is the recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s 2019 North American Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in IoT Security.
Embedor Technologies specializes in developing wireless sensor systems designed to monitor the structural health of civil infrastructure. Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, the company offers a smart sensor platform and software framework that enables real-time assessment of structural conditions, addressing both extreme events and long-term deterioration. By integrating data processing and interpretation capabilities directly into edge devices, Embedor effectively mitigates the challenges associated with data overload often seen in many Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This innovative approach allows for efficient and reliable monitoring of infrastructure, ensuring safety and longevity.
Innogized Technologies develops, produces, markets and sells cutting edge hardware and software technologies designed to create a better everyday life for infants and caregivers everywhere. We provide unique tools, insights and guidance that enables caregivers to proactively recognize and address potential risks and to create optimally nurturing environments. We empower caregivers to be the best they can and make it easier to enjoy all that parenting has to offer.
TelosAir, founded in 2016 by Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala and based in Potsdam, NY, specializes in the development of low-cost IoT sensors aimed at large-scale air quality monitoring. The company's advanced sensor technology utilizes electric fields to detect a diverse array of airborne particles, facilitating comprehensive air quality measurements. By integrating data reporting and analytics, TelosAir's solutions enhance health and safety, improve operational efficiency, and support risk management in commercial buildings. This enables users to effectively monitor air quality and implement informed strategies to mitigate air pollution.
Xidas Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced microscopic electronic products for various sectors, including industrial, life-tech, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2015 and based in Irvine, California, the company employs a unique miniaturization paradigm known as Amalga, which integrates innovative manufacturing technologies and materials processing. Xidas produces a range of cutting-edge products such as microwave micro relays, micro force sensors, and zero-power implantable sensors, catering to applications in robotics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and healthcare. The company focuses on delivering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules, positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of its industrial clients in diverse applications from medical implants to agriculture.
AwareAbility Technologies specializes in providing a data analytics platform that enables businesses to extract insights from diverse data sources in challenging environments. The company employs three core technologies: radiological power technologies, Internet of Things (IoT)-style data collection, and machine learning analytics. By leveraging these technologies, AwareAbility Technologies addresses obstacles related to data gathering and processing, allowing for efficient raw data aggregation and local storage. This innovative approach empowers organizations to generate valuable insights that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
MobIQ is the 1st mobile device-based network analytics solution for mobile virtual network operators and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT).
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.
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.
SinWaves, Inc. is a wireless communication company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It focuses on developing a roadside communication network that integrates Internet of Things technologies, vehicular networks, and wireless sensor networks. The company manufactures detection systems aimed at enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow management. By creating a cloud platform that connects vehicle telemetry with traffic light infrastructure, SinWaves enables real-time applications designed to enhance mobility and support autonomous vehicles. The platform utilizes existing city networks and algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings based on varying conditions, such as time of day and traffic volume. Initial applications include emergency vehicle preemption and prioritizing public transit, contributing to more efficient road networks.
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.
Developer of thin-film transistors designed to overcome current bottlenecks in semiconductor chip integration. The company leverages its proprietary system-on-foil platform designed for heterogenous integration and offers a patent-pending system-on-foil platform integrating the silicon circuitry for patterned flexible silicon substrate, enabling designers of aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, to fabricate densely integrated devices that are durable, lightweight and flexible.
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.
i5 Technology designs and develops smart antenna systems for next generation wireless communications platforms. The company’s innovative multi-functional reconfigurable antenna (MRA) technology overcomes the challenges of legacy systems and delivers significant performance gains with reduced cost and space efficiency. MRAs are capable of dynamically adapting frequency, radiation pattern and polarization based on the requirements of the environment and the communication network.
Jeeva Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing transmission devices utilizing Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth technologies. Incorporated in 2015, Jeeva focuses on enhancing internet connectivity for a wide range of devices, aiming to support the growing demand for connectivity solutions among the next billion users. Through its innovative products, the company addresses the challenges of connecting more devices in an increasingly digital world.
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
Developer of production-ready cryptographic security services intended to specialize in the area of quantum-safe cryptography. The company's services include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography embedded in smart IoT devices and clouds, enabling their clients to increase their crypto-agility for future transitions.
Uniqarta manufactures technologies that accommodate small, ultra-thin ICs and their inclusion within common materials such as paper or plastic. The result is a class of Smart Materials that eliminate the need for RFID label add-ons and accelerate the IoT evolution.
AwareAbility Technologies specializes in providing a data analytics platform that enables businesses to extract insights from diverse data sources in challenging environments. The company employs three core technologies: radiological power technologies, Internet of Things (IoT)-style data collection, and machine learning analytics. By leveraging these technologies, AwareAbility Technologies addresses obstacles related to data gathering and processing, allowing for efficient raw data aggregation and local storage. This innovative approach empowers organizations to generate valuable insights that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.
Xidas Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced microscopic electronic products for various sectors, including industrial, life-tech, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2015 and based in Irvine, California, the company employs a unique miniaturization paradigm known as Amalga, which integrates innovative manufacturing technologies and materials processing. Xidas produces a range of cutting-edge products such as microwave micro relays, micro force sensors, and zero-power implantable sensors, catering to applications in robotics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and healthcare. The company focuses on delivering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules, positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of its industrial clients in diverse applications from medical implants to agriculture.
Chaos Prime specializes in industrializing artificial intelligence through its EdgeOps software platform, which integrates big data and AI to enhance operational technology. The platform enables system designers to implement prescriptive maintenance and analytics, effectively predicting and prescribing outcomes that assist industrial firms in minimizing unplanned equipment downtime and maximizing yield. By utilizing prescriptive analytics, companies can transition from relying on forecasted events to making real-time adjustments based on actual occurrences, thereby optimizing production, shipments, and machine downtime to improve supply chain efficiency. Additionally, Chaos Prime provides a wireless connectivity solution that offers ultra-secure and highly reliable connectivity for the Internet of Things, facilitating seamless connections for semiconductor companies. The combination of these technologies positions Chaos Prime as a leader in enhancing industrial operations and connectivity.
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.
Calyx is a material science and Internet of Things (IoT) platform company that leverages biological principles to develop low-cost and highly accurate sensors for real-time detection and analysis of air chemicals. Founded in 2014 and rebranded from BioInspira in 2019, Calyx serves various sectors, including industrial safety, healthcare, transportation, and food markets. The company's innovative sensor technology is designed to enhance monitoring applications, including health and air quality assessments, along with ensuring safety in natural gas infrastructure. Based in Berkeley, California, Calyx is focused on providing solutions that improve safety and efficiency across multiple industries.
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.
Inspirit IoT is a computer software that focuses on machine learning solutions. It features Xcelo Compiler, SoundGuardian, and DNN Architect. Inspirit IoT's mission is to be the global leader in delivering sensor intelligence. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
TelosAir, founded in 2016 by Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala and based in Potsdam, NY, specializes in the development of low-cost IoT sensors aimed at large-scale air quality monitoring. The company's advanced sensor technology utilizes electric fields to detect a diverse array of airborne particles, facilitating comprehensive air quality measurements. By integrating data reporting and analytics, TelosAir's solutions enhance health and safety, improve operational efficiency, and support risk management in commercial buildings. This enables users to effectively monitor air quality and implement informed strategies to mitigate air pollution.
MonoLets specializes in providing data and software services to enterprise customers, focusing on real-time item-level supply chain data. The company develops active digital labels that utilize standards-based Bluetooth radio technology to create a self-organizing mesh network for tracking items. This innovative approach allows for dependable data transmission over existing internet infrastructure, offering a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional RFID labels. By implementing MonoLets' technology, clients can reduce expenses related to equipment, scanning, and labor, while simultaneously gaining enhanced data and insights into their supply chain operations.
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.
SinWaves, Inc. is a wireless communication company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It focuses on developing a roadside communication network that integrates Internet of Things technologies, vehicular networks, and wireless sensor networks. The company manufactures detection systems aimed at enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow management. By creating a cloud platform that connects vehicle telemetry with traffic light infrastructure, SinWaves enables real-time applications designed to enhance mobility and support autonomous vehicles. The platform utilizes existing city networks and algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings based on varying conditions, such as time of day and traffic volume. Initial applications include emergency vehicle preemption and prioritizing public transit, contributing to more efficient road networks.
The Samraksh is a wireless sensor network expertise with innovative research into the hardware, software and algorithmic issues.
CubeWorks Inc. specializes in developing millimeter-scale computing solutions, specifically focusing on ultra-small wireless smart sensors. Founded in 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company emerged from a decade of research on low-power circuitry at the University of Michigan. Its flagship product, the CubiSens platform, comprises an autonomous wireless sensing system capable of measuring phenomena such as imaging, temperature, and pressure at sub-millimeter scales. These sensors can be combined for larger monitoring applications, making them versatile for use in various fields, including healthcare logistics, cold chain management, security, and environmental monitoring. By providing real-time tracking and data analytics, CubeWorks aims to enhance the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, facilitating critical information access in remote or challenging environments.
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.
Uniqarta manufactures technologies that accommodate small, ultra-thin ICs and their inclusion within common materials such as paper or plastic. The result is a class of Smart Materials that eliminate the need for RFID label add-ons and accelerate the IoT evolution.
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.
Insense is a mems company developing a new generation of mems sensors such as gyros and accelerometers. The initial prototypes of the mems sensors are developed at the Stanford mems nanofabrication labs.
RF Pixels is a technology company that provides next generation wireless solutions, enabling 5G.
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.
WaterBit’s automated irrigation solution enables control of local irrigation taking into account growth stage and soil conditions at a level of granularity and accuracy that is not possible with other current methods. WaterBit translates technology into tangible value for growers to improve yields, ensure crop quality, optimize water usage and implement labor saving strategies.
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.
MbientLab offers an innovative and powerful platform with services that makes it simple to connect devices to Smartphones. Their unique BLE-enabled solution dramatically decreases cost and time to market, empowering manufacturers and developers to quickly scale their connected products to millions of users.
Developer of an open-architecture software intended to monitor and control energy systems. The company's software utilizes the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and control major electrical loads, as well as solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage units, security cameras, and other IoT sensors, enabling clients to actively monitor energy usage, run analytics and control their energy systems in commercial and residential buildings.
Developer of wireless glucose sensing wearable intended to help diabetes patients live a normal, productive and happy life. The company develops wireless electrochemical glucose sensor that is implanted few millimeters under the skin to measure glucose level in diabetic people, enabling patients to avail simple and effective solution for accurate and painless glucose monitoring for diabetes management.
i5 Technology designs and develops smart antenna systems for next generation wireless communications platforms. The company’s innovative multi-functional reconfigurable antenna (MRA) technology overcomes the challenges of legacy systems and delivers significant performance gains with reduced cost and space efficiency. MRAs are capable of dynamically adapting frequency, radiation pattern and polarization based on the requirements of the environment and the communication network.
Thington is a San Francisco-based company, founded by Dopplr founder Matt Biddulph and ex-Yahoo Brickhouse Head of Product Tom Coates is building out a new consumer-facing product that combines Smart Home technology with their expertise in location, social networks and the web of data.
Developer of wireless ultrasound-based imaging devices intended to monitor the patient's condition. The company's battery-powered medical implants with sensors use ultrasonic technology to provide continuous real-time monitoring of physiological parameters as well as transfer the data collected from the sensors using Bluetooth technology to the platform, providing healthcare professionals with implantable monitoring devices that will last longer while occupying a smaller space in the patient's body, thus subjecting the patient to fewer surgeries.
iotaMotion, Inc. is a company based in Iowa City, Iowa, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of cochlear ear implants aimed at treating hearing loss. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on innovating surgical techniques through its robotic assistive surgical system, which facilitates the precise insertion of cochlear implant electrodes. This technology standardizes the implant process while allowing for a personalized approach tailored to each patient’s needs. By collaborating with healthcare professionals and thought leaders in the field, iotaMotion strives to enhance the effectiveness of cochlear interventions, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals with hearing impairments.
OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
WiseWear® is an award-winning Internet of things (IoT) company that designs, develops and sells a family of proprietary connected devices and services to keep everyone in your family healthy, safe and secure. WiseWear makes “technology invisible” and does so by seamlessly integrating proprietary biosensing, and wireless communication technologies into everyday items.
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SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.
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.
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.
Uniqarta manufactures technologies that accommodate small, ultra-thin ICs and their inclusion within common materials such as paper or plastic. The result is a class of Smart Materials that eliminate the need for RFID label add-ons and accelerate the IoT evolution.
Calyx is a material science and Internet of Things (IoT) platform company that leverages biological principles to develop low-cost and highly accurate sensors for real-time detection and analysis of air chemicals. Founded in 2014 and rebranded from BioInspira in 2019, Calyx serves various sectors, including industrial safety, healthcare, transportation, and food markets. The company's innovative sensor technology is designed to enhance monitoring applications, including health and air quality assessments, along with ensuring safety in natural gas infrastructure. Based in Berkeley, California, Calyx is focused on providing solutions that improve safety and efficiency across multiple industries.
OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
Keen Home Inc. is a developer of home automation products based in New York City, established in 2013. The company specializes in innovative solutions that enhance residential comfort and efficiency through its smart HVAC devices. Key offerings include the Smart Vent, which wirelessly controls airflow on a room-by-room basis; the Temp Sensor, which monitors temperature and humidity; and the Smart Bridge, which integrates and manages the entire Keen zoning system. Additionally, the Ecovent Whole Home System optimizes airflow throughout the home, while the Smart Filter protects against allergens and pollutants. Keen Home’s products are compatible with various smart home platforms and are supported by a mobile app that allows users to manage their home environment effectively. The company aims to provide homeowners with improved living conditions and proactive maintenance of their home systems.
Insense is a mems company developing a new generation of mems sensors such as gyros and accelerometers. The initial prototypes of the mems sensors are developed at the Stanford mems nanofabrication labs.
Pet Wireless is a technology startup that has developed Tailio – a Pet Health and Wellness Platform that helps pets live longer, healthier lives, and helps veterinarians, pet nutrition, pharma and diagnostics companies increase revenue. Tailio is an Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Analytics platform for in-home pet disease tracking using non-wearable connected devices.
Developer of a wearable device for visually impaired. The company designs and develops a wearable device which when worn on clothes or attached on body surface helps visually impaired users to sense and detect motion in their surroundings.
IoP Technologies engages in Cloud Technology, AI, IoT, Big Data, and Machine Learning Product Development, and services in software applications, Enterprise Architect Consulting, IT consulting, Embedded systems. The company delivers automated applications to provide data analytical solutions for its clients. IOP Technologies also provide quotation management, field service management, sales order tracking, asset management, and project management services and products. IOP Technologies was founded on February 1, 2011 by Mahesha Cukkemane in Bengaluru, India.
Impulse Network is a developer of a trusted computing platform that focuses on secure and efficient data management. The company integrates advanced technologies such as privacy computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence to offer solutions that ensure reliable and private data exchanges. Its cloud platform supports distributed computing, allowing enterprises to engage in joint data processing, multi-party data modeling, and secure storage. Impulse Network also facilitates trusted supply chain finance and cross-chain services, promoting safe and collaborative data circulation among various organizations. By leveraging these technologies, Impulse Network aims to establish a robust infrastructure for Web3.0, emphasizing privacy, security, and decentralization in data operations.
Observable offers Network Security-as-a-Service providing automated security analytics and modeling to continuously analyze the behavior of all network devices. Observable Networks, the Clayton-based network security startup.
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
NanoInnovations is a research and development company based in Sugar Land, Texas, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in the commercialization of smart nanosensors integrated with machine learning technology for healthcare analytics. Its innovative platform utilizes bio-fluids, including sweat and saliva, to provide critical insights related to conditions such as diabetes and heart failure. By delivering real-time information, NanoInnovations aims to enhance patient care and improve healthcare management practices, empowering clients to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
Shoelace Wireless. Boosting Mobile Internet Speed, Reliability and Security
Fauxsee Innovations develops a device that fuses information from multiple sensors to provide the blind with the real-time position, speed, and heading information in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
Observable offers Network Security-as-a-Service providing automated security analytics and modeling to continuously analyze the behavior of all network devices. Observable Networks, the Clayton-based network security startup.
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.
TagArray, Inc. specializes in Real Time Location Services (RTLS) utilizing ultra-wide band (UWB) technology to deliver efficient and cost-effective asset tracking solutions. The company's system is designed for various applications, including inventory management, healthcare asset tracking, equipment monitoring, and agricultural uses. By offering ultra-low power and high-performance transceivers, TagArray enables rapid real-time tracking with readings available every 0.1 seconds. This technology allows for economical mass deployment in large markets, addressing challenges related to shrinkage and inventory management that have previously hindered widespread implementation.