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Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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.

Inception Robotics offers robot as a service and software as a service. They provide services such as contactless deliveries, safe navigation in dense crowds, robust indoor localization, compliant navigation, robust AI-based navigation, multi-modal sensor configuration support, environment data analysis, cloud-based deployment, and monitoring.

SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

OffWorld is focused on creating a new generation of universal industrial robots intended for use on the Moon, asteroids, and Mars. The company aims to deploy millions of smart robots that will operate under human supervision in offworld environments, transforming the inner solar system into a more sustainable habitat for life and civilization. In addition to its offworld ambitions, OffWorld is rethinking mining, processing, manufacturing, and urban development on Earth. The company has an extensive background in advanced technologies, having developed air-breathing rocket engines, orbital spacecraft, and a range of robots. OffWorld's artificial intelligence-powered platform is specifically designed for extreme, unstructured environments, catering to the needs of the mining and infrastructure sectors. This innovation enhances productivity, cost efficiency, and employee safety while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with these industries.

Future Semiconductor Business specializes in the development of bandgap semiconductors, particularly those used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company focuses on two-dimensional material-based layer transfer technology, which facilitates the epitaxial growth of high-quality single-crystalline semiconductors on graphene. This innovative approach allows for the transfer of semiconductors to a host substrate, enhancing the quality and performance of the final product. Additionally, Future Semiconductor Business has developed a gallium nitride (GaN) substrate that enables the infinite reuse of the parent wafer, offering a cost-effective solution for large-area semiconductor production. Their technology aims to meet the increasing demand for efficient and high-quality semiconductor materials in various applications.

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.

4D Avionic Systems specializes in providing advanced aviation and aerospace solutions focused on enhancing airspace management. The company offers strategic and tactical deconfliction services, along with four-dimensional prescriptive control and flight path management capabilities. These services enable high-density operations, ensuring that aviation industry stakeholders can achieve safer, more efficient, and more profitable outcomes. By integrating innovative technology into airspace management, 4D Avionic Systems aims to improve overall safety and operational effectiveness for airplane operators.

Cambrian Works is a space technology development firm focused on advancing fault-tolerant communications networks for both Earth and lunar constellations. The company specializes in creating hardware and software solutions that serve as a space network provider, enabling flexible connectivity to meet diverse client requirements. Its technologies are designed to facilitate low-latency and secure communication, allowing clients to efficiently implement networks that connect to bus processors and manage cross-link and downlink communications terminals. Cambrian Works can operate as a standalone software package on satellite processors or be integrated into the GigRouter for enhanced connectivity and routing capabilities.

Provider of research and analysis consultancy services intended to focus on climate change mitigation and commercial expansion of space. The company's services focus on technology developments that hold promise for creating a positive future and also use deep subject matter expertise to understand, characterize and forecast potential future, enabling clients to transform the economic systems and expand humanity into the solar system.

SubUAS specializes in the development of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles that are capable of operating in challenging weather and underwater conditions. These vehicles are designed to carry a variety of sensors tailored to specific missions, allowing clients to perform tasks such as inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery efficiently and cost-effectively. By leveraging advanced technology, SubUAS aims to enhance operational capabilities for its clients across various sectors, providing solutions that address the complexities of both air and water applications.

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.

Skyhaven Systems is a specialty research and development firm that focuses on solving critical US Government needs in the Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Environmental sectors. With the firm’s headquarters located in Steamboat Springs, CO and its main research and development laboratories located in Westford, MA, the firm applies advanced electrochemical engineering and science principles to solve technical problems of concern to the Government including the Department of Defense, NASA, Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, USDA, NIH, and the Centers for Disease Control. Skyhaven Systems is a privately held limited liability company formed in 2017 that merged its former business, Reactive Innovations, LLC, into its new operations. The Firm owns a 4200 ft2 facility in Westford, MA where it conducts its primary research and development activities along with light manufacturing. Skyhaven conducts innovative research and development work in the chemical process technology area focusing on reaction chemistry, reactor design, separation systems, sensors, thermal management, and materials development. At the core of their technologies is a reaction-based chemical process used to fabricate the product, or that the product uses to conduct its operation. Skyhaven’s mission is to explore, develop, and commercialize novel chemical and electrochemical-based systems that larger organizations are disinterested in developing due to small market sizes, high risk, or lengthy development times that can be counter to meeting short-term profit margin goals. Skyhaven seeks out high risk development areas via responding to competitive solicitations and securing government funded contracts and grants. These contracts enable the firm to innovate and develop new technologies to solve government identified problems culminating in the delivery of research reports, operational prototypes, or a limited number of operational systems for use by the government. As a small business, Skyhaven owns the technology rights to its government funded research and development projects. The government receives a royalty-free license to use the technology for its needs while Skyhaven is free to commercialize the technology toward non-government needs. Consequently, the firm files patents and establishes trade secrets on select technologies to protect core development areas that are being primed for commercialization.

Maijker Corp commercializes groundbreaking AI and sensor technology research. The company uses Industry Standards to develop novel approaches to applying AI to specific manufacturing problems.

Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi

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.

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.

Paramium Technologies, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in the development of precise, freeform curved metal panels tailored for custom-shaped radio reflectors. The company employs advanced electromagnetic thermoforming technology, an energy-efficient method that combines localized induction heating with electromagnetic force to simultaneously heat and shape metal panels. This innovative approach allows Paramium Technologies to provide clients with high-performance solutions for long-range radars and antennas used in various research applications.

MITS develops multiscale integrated technology solutions to improve mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Oncospace is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in radiation oncology. It features an AI-based platform that takes advantage of this knowledge to personalize each patient’s treatment, minimize side effects, and maintains the quality of life. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

IQinetics Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced motor control technology for the robotics sector, with a focus on enhancing performance and versatility. The company, established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originated from the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab. It offers an integrated motor and electronic speed controller (ESC) featuring an embedded position sensor, alongside its innovative IQ Pulsing Technology, which allows for precise motor torque adjustments. This technology enables the creation of drones that can maneuver with the agility of quadrotors, as well as applications in robotics, industrial machinery, and mobility sectors. IQinetics also provides comprehensive services, including motor and controller design, firmware development, and production monitoring, while leveraging both public and proprietary algorithms to optimize power, efficiency, and control in its motion systems.

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.

Novo Aero Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, utilizing innovative aerospace technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs a lift-generating mechanism that features compact propellers positioned within ducts in the aircraft's fuselage. This design allows for a more efficient powertrain with fewer moving parts compared to traditional helicopter systems. By focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency and performance, Novo Aero Technology aims to provide significant advantages for helicopter and business jet manufacturers in the competitive aerospace market.

Discrete Lattice Industries develops programmable and cellular materials to reduce the need for fixed tooling. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Laguna Beach, California.

Blueshift Optics offers a versatile new organic scintillator that was developed to possess excellent neutron detection with high gamma discrimination for radiation detection applications.

Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

US Air Tech develops a low-cost advanced satellite communication ground terminal and satellite module. The company's headquarters are in Tucson, Arizona.

Birkeland Current is an engineering service industry that produces solutions for technology development and business startups. Birkeland Current, LLC specializing in design, manufacturing, business development, system engineering, software, and data services. The company provides remote access to clients and users of BCP controls energy monitoring and controls systems.

Operator of an engineering platform intended to focus on biotechnology, microelectronics, and nanotechnology. The company's platform assists the healthcare, energy, and defense industries and also helps in the transition of novel biomedical, chemical processing, microelectronics, nanomaterial, and photonics technologies, enabling healthcare, energy, and defense industries to easily design, prototype, package, screen, qualify and produce application-specific integrated circuits for terrestrial and harsh environments.

Developer of a material manufacturing technology designed to specialize in the areas of additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. The company's technology provides an online portal for the purchase of quality-controlled, custom-processed, and custom-packaged powders for the cold spray and additive manufacturing that are processed as per quality standards, and customized data management systems are incorporated directly into manufacturing cells, enabling clients to have real-time, secure cloud synchronization and build machine-learning-powered feedback controls to maximize process performance.

Spira is a company focused on producing algae-based ingredients that aim to replace petroleum and animal-derived compounds, promoting sustainability. By utilizing cyanobacteria, Spira develops industrial ingredients that serve various sectors, including beverages, cosmetics, textiles, and confectionery. The company collaborates with a global network of farming partners to manufacture raw materials that not only reduce reliance on petrochemicals but also support carbon capture and wastewater management efforts. Additionally, Spira's initiatives assist farmers in developing countries, contributing to a transition towards healthier materials and more sustainable practices across industries.

Synmatter, founded in 2015 and based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the development of anticorrosive pigments designed for the production of smart particles that enhance metal protection and antifouling coatings. These pigments can be integrated into a variety of polymers, including coatings, varnishes, plastics, resins, caulks, putties, sealants, and adhesives. Synmatter's innovations serve multiple industries, particularly automotive, aerospace, and marine, providing effective solutions to protect vehicles, aircraft, and ships from corrosion.

Maverick Space SystemsMaverick Space Systems offers satellite deployment hardware as well as integration and launch brokering services. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.

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.

SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Lunar Resources develops energy generation and space environment technologies to aid in the economic construction of space infrastructure. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Off Planet Research, founded in 2015 and based in Lacey, Washington, operates a facility dedicated to extraterrestrial research. The company specializes in creating environments that simulate conditions found on the Moon and other planetary bodies, which allows for the testing of space technology and the conduct of research and development. Off Planet Research provides high-quality simulants that replicate lunar regolith and ice, enabling researchers to design, adapt, and test components and processes for future lunar and off-world missions. This approach enhances mission assurance, improves cost-effectiveness, and accelerates the development of safe and effective space-based technologies.

Developer and manufacturer of aerosol particle collector devices designed to revolutionize the science of airborne particle sampling for physical, chemical and biological analysis. The company's collectors provide pre-concentrated samples, with better collection efficiency and offer efficient aerosol measurement capabilities that advance scientific knowledge, that lead to improving the environment, health, safety, and quality of life, enabling researchers to enhance their aerosol research with time-resolved and concentrated particle samples.

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.

Interphase Materials Holdings, LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing advanced materials and surface treatment technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of industrial cooling systems. The company's innovative solutions focus on improving heat transfer and reducing maintenance costs, catering to a diverse clientele that includes power plants, commercial and industrial HVAC systems, international heat exchanger manufacturers, and the U.S. Navy. Interphase's HTE system has demonstrated an improvement in heat exchanger heat transfer efficiency by 5-10% in preliminary tests, solidifying its role in advancing cooling technologies.

Troposphere Monitoring Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in environmental monitoring by operating air quality control stations. These stations measure critical environmental parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, providing vital data about air quality. The company aims to enhance public awareness of air and water quality through its innovative monitoring solutions. As of December 2020, Troposphere operates as a subsidiary of Project Canary, Inc., and is planning an international expansion of its services beyond its home city.

Provider of technology consulting services intended to improve business efficiency. The company's services specialize in engineering and industrial manufacturing processes involving plasma technology, enabling companies to receive guidance and enhance their existing technology.

WildSpark Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of micro and nanoscale plasma devices. The company has created innovative propulsion technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate without propeller blades, enhancing precision and maneuverability. This technology allows drones and small air vehicles to take off and navigate in confined spaces, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional propeller contact injuries. WildSpark Technologies aims to contribute to advancements in air taxi services and the broader UAV sector through its cutting-edge solutions.

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.

Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.

Provider of services in energy and materials science industry. The company provides technological services for solving technical issues in the field of energy and materials science. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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.

Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with. Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.

Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi

Aeromutable operates in the trucking industry, focusing on the design and development of aerodynamic-enhancement systems for heavy vehicles. The company specializes in flow control technologies that dynamically alter the aerodynamic behavior of these vehicles. By sensing their surroundings, Aeromutable's technology actively modifies the perceived shape of heavy vehicles, leading to reduced fuel consumption and improved maneuverability and safety. This innovation aids heavy vehicle manufacturers in achieving significant drag reduction and enhancing stability within their fleets.

Novi LLC is a technology company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing hardware and data analytics platforms tailored for various sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing, and the space and defense industries. Novi's offerings include intelligent hardware designed for inspection applications, such as asphalt inspection and repair, physical damage detection, and dimensional verification. The company focuses on creating low-latency intelligence through artificial intelligence edge computing, particularly for Earth Observation services. By utilizing low-cost multi-sensor satellites, Novi aims to reduce the complexity and costs associated with space-based data, thereby democratizing access to Earth Observation capabilities for a broader range of clients in the space industry.

Parisi Technologies develops impact-resistant composite materials for lucrative high-tech industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Developer of space exploration technologies designed to take the human race further in space. The company's technologies develop space-based power systems, which include radioisotope-fueled systems and reactor-based systems, enabling clients to reach the next destination and get technologies related to advanced power generation methods and space propulsion.

Non-Inertial Navigation Technology develops and deploys Non-Inertial Navigation systems and devices. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Astrileux Corporation is a semiconductor R&D company, driven by a desire to make technology faster and more accessible. The future is exciting, and continually seek new ways to advance the state of human kind. Astrileux’s strategy is to design revolutionary advanced engineering technologies that enable high volume manufacturing of next generation integrated circuits (IC) chips. The implications of this development are to accelerate the arrival of next generation computing technology creating faster, smaller more powerful mobile devices and providing evolutionary advances in quality of life for a globally-social electronic community. To implement this strategy Astrileux will strive to champion the market in technology/cost performance, enable new untapped market segments for chipmakers and drive clean tech products.

InkSpace Imaging, Inc. specializes in the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) receive coils designed to enhance the comfort of patients during MRI exams. Founded in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company focuses on creating customized, lightweight, and flexible MRI coils that cater to various patient sizes and shapes. This innovative approach not only increases patient comfort but also helps MRI operators reduce costs and improve the efficiency of exams. A spinoff from the University of California, Berkeley, InkSpace Imaging has developed a novel manufacturing method that enables the production of low-cost printed coils. These advancements are particularly beneficial for pediatric patients, as they minimize the need for general anesthesia during MRI procedures.

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.

Improving the world for plants, animals and people by commercializing sensors for fine and ultrafine particulate matter detection. Based on MEMS and Thin FBAR technology. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Fund for America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Finalist NASA Earth Space Air Prize. Winner Cutting Edge Award Shanghai/Yangpu Global Startup Competition. Winner 2019 Red Herring Top 100 North American Companies award.

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.

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.

AgroSpheres, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technology aimed at improving crop protection products. The company develops engineered bio-particles that efficiently deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, significantly reducing the waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. By employing a unique encapsulation and delivery platform, AgroSpheres enhances the effectiveness of various crop protection solutions, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. The firm focuses on creating biodegradable technologies that minimize harmful pesticide residues on plants, utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques to produce biomolecules and chemicals that target toxic materials. This approach not only benefits agricultural businesses but also promotes the health and well-being of plants and their products.

Developer and manufacturer of aerosol particle collector devices designed to revolutionize the science of airborne particle sampling for physical, chemical and biological analysis. The company's collectors provide pre-concentrated samples, with better collection efficiency and offer efficient aerosol measurement capabilities that advance scientific knowledge, that lead to improving the environment, health, safety, and quality of life, enabling researchers to enhance their aerosol research with time-resolved and concentrated particle samples.

For the new-space projects that need 100X more energy @10X lower price than available today, they develop solar PV technology to make power in space affordable. There is a demand for 100 MW of solar for space in the next 5 years. But the existing space solar panels are extremely expensive and very slow to manufacture. With today's technology 100 MW of space solar panels will cost more than $60B and it will take more than 10 years to manufacture. Regher Solar solves this problem. Regher Solar is revolutionizing the access to power in space with space tolerant ultrathin silicon solar panels, which for the first time on the market, will have both high efficiency and low cost in a single light-weight and flexible package.

IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company that specializes in providing actionable intelligence for the agriculture sector. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency, crop yields, and profitability for farmers through data-driven decision-making. IntelinAir leverages a combination of traditional computer vision, deep learning methodologies, and agronomic science to analyze aerial data. Their flagship solution, AG-MRI™, serves as a field health monitoring and early-warning system, allowing farmers to manage their operations with greater confidence and proactivity. Additionally, IntelinAir offers SafeSmart technology, which includes UAV platforms designed for precision flight and data analysis, supporting both academic research and practical applications in agriculture. The company operates from dual headquarters in San Jose, California, and Champaign, Illinois.

Oncospace is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in radiation oncology. It features an AI-based platform that takes advantage of this knowledge to personalize each patient’s treatment, minimize side effects, and maintains the quality of life. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company that specializes in the aerospace industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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.

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.

Developer of an interferometry technology platform designed to generate images. The company's platform specializes in microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry which can generate information through the interaction of electromagnetic waves, enabling industries to improve the performance of gratings with support structures.

Developer of a material manufacturing technology designed to specialize in the areas of additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. The company's technology provides an online portal for the purchase of quality-controlled, custom-processed, and custom-packaged powders for the cold spray and additive manufacturing that are processed as per quality standards, and customized data management systems are incorporated directly into manufacturing cells, enabling clients to have real-time, secure cloud synchronization and build machine-learning-powered feedback controls to maximize process performance.

Sky Quantum offers quantum communication products and services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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.

Innerspec Technologies designs and commercializes non-destructive testing systems using the most advanced technology. Also, Innerspec is the world leader in high-power ultrasonics and Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) technology for non-destructive testing of metallic parts and components. The company's main design and manufacturing office is located in Forest VA, and has regional offices in Spain and China.

Synmatter, founded in 2015 and based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the development of anticorrosive pigments designed for the production of smart particles that enhance metal protection and antifouling coatings. These pigments can be integrated into a variety of polymers, including coatings, varnishes, plastics, resins, caulks, putties, sealants, and adhesives. Synmatter's innovations serve multiple industries, particularly automotive, aerospace, and marine, providing effective solutions to protect vehicles, aircraft, and ships from corrosion.

SkyNano is a science-based technology company focused on commercializing a free-market solution to carbon pollution.

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.

Manufacturer of drone technology intended to enable safe, robust autonomous navigation in complex environments. The company makes technical payloads that open a gateway to new capabilities for drone flight along electric utility rights-of-way through the detection of power line electromagnetic fields (EMF) as a navigational source allowing drones to automate power line inspections, enabling various industries to create a safer method for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, boost efficiency, and cut the cost of power line inspections in half.

Scion Plasma, founded in 2018 and located in East Lansing, Michigan, specializes in the development of plasma modeling software aimed at addressing the limitations of traditional ion sources. The company focuses on creating single beam advanced plasma sources that utilize sophisticated algorithms to enhance sputtering deposition processes for dense and smooth thin films. By offering a cost-effective alternative to existing vacuum systems, Scion Plasma provides significant value to material processing industries, facilitating improved efficiency and performance in their operations.

A significantly high volume of non-recyclable waste is being generated every day, either during the cleaning process, or due to ever damaging infrastructure. For example, the amounts of chlorinated pesticides being used for cleaning surfaces is causing serious corrosion damages or the amount deicing fluid being used to keep the airplanes flying during freezing conditions. Now imagine having a bottle filled with transparent liquid that we can spray on surfaces and that transforms into a smart, solid, glass. This invisible coated surface won’t corrode, restores, can’t be scratched, won’t get dirty, remains germs free and can be seen with black light. Remember, 80% germs spreads through touching the infected surface and we can provide 99.9% protection. We are global experts in advanced coatings development and manufacturing. We offer a globally patented, non-toxic, ready to use coating that is registered as medical device with FDA. Coating is offered as easy to use product, tested and validated by independent agencies. Single application of this thin coating could protect surfaces for more than six months. We are targeting $25 billion protective coatings market. Products have been sold to more than 100 major companies operating in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and public sectors.

Enertia Microsystems commercializes inertial sensors for autonomous vehicles using microelectromechanical systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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.

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.

Provider of services in energy and materials science industry. The company provides technological services for solving technical issues in the field of energy and materials science. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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.

Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.

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.

Planck Aero has developed an entirely new capability for drone flight — the ability to launch and land on a moving vehicle. Planck integrates artificial intelligence into government and commercial drone applications, helping these organizations unlock new capabilities. Planck's core technology is vision-based navigation and control that vastly expands the operational applications of drones across security, defense, maritime, and logistics industries.

3DEO, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Gardena, California, specializes in manufacturing stainless steel metal components using advanced metal additive manufacturing technology. This patented technology allows for the production of high-quality metal parts at significantly lower costs and enables the creation of complex designs that may be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. 3DEO serves a diverse range of industries by delivering customized stainless steel parts tailored to various applications. The company's innovative approach not only streamlines the manufacturing process with immediate turnaround times but also supports clients in transitioning from prototype to scaled production through intelligent layering technology and consulting services in additive design.

Improving the world for plants, animals and people by commercializing sensors for fine and ultrafine particulate matter detection. Based on MEMS and Thin FBAR technology. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Fund for America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Finalist NASA Earth Space Air Prize. Winner Cutting Edge Award Shanghai/Yangpu Global Startup Competition. Winner 2019 Red Herring Top 100 North American Companies award.