National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Geospatial

NKENNE

Grant in 2024
NKENNE is a mobile application dedicated to fostering a social network for learners and speakers of African languages. The platform aims to build relationships among users while providing comprehensive language learning resources. It features lesson plans, interactive tools such as games and flashcards, and incentives for progress tracking. Users also have the opportunity to engage in conversations with native speakers and receive geolocated notifications that guide them to relevant cultural destinations. By promoting language learning and cultural exchange, NKENNE seeks to uplift individuals and challenge misconceptions about the African continent.

The Geological Society of America

Grant in 2024
The Geological Society of America gives earth scientists of all skill levels and from all backgrounds academic, governmental, commercial, and industrial access to resources that are critical to their professional development.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2024
Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

OpenTopography

Grant in 2024
OpenTopography provides access to high-resolution, Earth science-oriented topography data, as well as related tools and services.

Orbital Services Corporation (OSCorp)

Grant in 2024
OSCorp is an in-space services company that safeguards the space domain and builds a thriving in-space economy. OSCorp develops cutting-edge technologies at the nexus of GN and C, AI/ML, LiDAR sensors, space robotics, and lasercom terminals. The company aims to revolutionize space operations by delivering strategic capabilities for the U.S. government and commercial space operators. It also aims to provide government operators with unparalleled situational awareness and enable them to execute tactically responsive space operations to protect strategic government and commercial space assets, and the services they provide, from denial, disruption, destruction, or degradation.

National Air and Space Museum

Grant in 2023
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution has the world's biggest and most significant collection of aviation and space objects, including all aspects of human flight, as well as associated works of art and archive materials. It operates two iconic facilities that accommodate more than eight million visitors every year, making it the country's most visited museum. The Center for Earth and Planetary Studies is also housed there.

Map Collective

Grant in 2023
Map Collective is a provider of artificial intelligence-driven software that enhances supply chain transparency and sustainability metrics. The company develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that integrates advanced data analytics with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Its offerings include three primary toolkits: TRACEABILITY, PROCUREMENT, and GHG EMISSIONS, which enable businesses and government entities to simplify processes related to emissions mapping, biodiversity assessment, and energy planning. By leveraging these tools, users can effectively visualize their carbon impact and make informed operational decisions, facilitating a transition toward a more sustainable circular economy.

Aquagga

Grant in 2023
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2022
Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

Stratajam

Grant in 2022
Stratajam specializes in providing a comprehensive range of geoscience services aimed at supporting the mining and mineral exploration sectors, particularly in developing countries. The company offers feasibility studies, bulk material procurement, mineral reserves estimation, and geology 3D modeling. Additionally, Stratajam conducts geological report reviews, manages exploration projects, and performs mineral operation due diligence. Their services also include periodic material reconciliation and production optimization, ensuring clients achieve rapid and accurate results throughout their operations. By developing quality tools and methodologies, Stratajam enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of geological assessments and planning processes.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2022
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company that provides innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage, energy storage, and geothermal operations. The company focuses on converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services including subsurface thermal energy storage, geothermal systems, and power plant design. Additionally, TEVERRA specializes in subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas sectors. By developing advanced technology and implementing international projects, TEVERRA supports the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Urban Sky

Grant in 2021
Urban Sky is focused on developing a groundbreaking reusable micro-satellite balloon designed for high-resolution Earth observation. This innovative vehicle utilizes advanced component miniaturization and balloon reusability to collect valuable aerial imagery and weather-related data over urban areas and vast landscapes. By operating in the stratosphere, Urban Sky significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional remote sensing methods, making it feasible to capture detailed imagery on a regular basis. This capability opens up new opportunities for clients in various industries to access precise satellite imagery, enhancing their understanding of urban environments and facilitating better decision-making. With its unique approach, Urban Sky aims to transform the way data is gathered from the near-space environment, providing insights that were previously unattainable.

Boston Geospatial

Grant in 2021
Boston Geospatial specializes in delivering geospatial insights tailored for operators and risk managers within critical infrastructure sectors. The company has developed a comprehensive geospatial data platform that facilitates access to various satellite data providers. This platform allows users to search, compare, and analyze data in multiple ways, thereby enhancing decision-making processes and risk assessment. By offering ready-to-use insights, Boston Geospatial supports effective management and operational efficiency in vital industries.

4D Avionic Systems

Grant in 2021
4D Avionic Systems provides Strategic and Tactical Deconfliction services. They offer three-dimensional prescriptive control and high density operations, enabling the aviation industry to get a safer, more efficient, and more profitable technology for airspace management.

Space Domain Awareness

Grant in 2021
Space Domain Awareness products offer space object tracking solutions, used to positively identify that object and seamlessly integrate orbital information into existing space traffic management systems, enabling commercial, military, and civil satellite customers to identify and classify on-orbit space assets.

SubUAS

Grant in 2021
SubUAS provides vehicles that operate in rough weather and underwater current conditions and can carry a suite of sensors custom to each mission, enabling clients to conduct inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery missions quickly and with reduced costs.

SatVu

Series A in 2021
Satellite Vu specializes in thermal imaging satellite technology designed to monitor the temperature of buildings and infrastructure globally. By focusing on infrared and heat emissions, the company provides near real-time insights into economic activity, energy efficiency, and carbon footprints. This data supports various stakeholders, including the energy sector, investors, and sustainable finance initiatives, by offering actionable environmental insights. Additionally, Satellite Vu's technology aids natural disaster responders and building operators, contributing to informed decision-making on issues such as energy management and environmental sustainability.

Etalyc

Grant in 2021
Etalyc is a provider of cloud-based software designed to enhance traffic operations by leveraging advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and big data analytics. The company's platform integrates data from various sources, including road sensors, GPS, cameras, and even weather and social media inputs, to create a comprehensive map of traffic patterns. This innovative approach allows traffic operators to efficiently monitor infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and address issues related to congestion and emissions. By utilizing modern technology, Etalyc aims to improve overall traffic management and enhance the efficiency of transportation systems.

Godwit Key Company

Grant in 2021
Godwit Key Company provides services that include offering data to empower governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals to fight biodiversity loss; enabling clients to identify recurring problems, global support gaps, and research about them so as to create real change in the environment.

BirdHabitatBot

Grant in 2021
BirdHabitatBot specializes in developing robotic systems aimed at eliminating invasive plant species from natural environments. The company utilizes drones equipped with unpiloted aerial systems to capture images that facilitate the mapping, monitoring, and removal of non-native invasive plants in deciduous forests. These invasive species pose a serious threat to forest habitats, leading to the degradation of ecosystems. By providing natural resource professionals with advanced tools to manage understory invasive shrubs, BirdHabitatBot enhances the ability to restore and maintain habitats for native plants and wildlife.

Comon

Grant in 2021
Comon provides species identification, ecological monitoring, and geological assessment services. They offer unpiloted aerial systems' images for mapping, monitoring, and identifying rare and invasive species and provide reports on water loggers, soil samples, temperature, historic weather, and tidal data, enabling natural resource managers and conservation organizations to determine practices for sites.

Terra Cover

Grant in 2021
Terra Cover is a monitoring platform operator that focuses on applications in insurance and water resource management. Founded in 2020 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company utilizes data, machine learning, and physics to provide insights into the Earth's changing surface. Its platform enables organizations to analyze satellite imagery and geospatial data effectively, facilitating informed decision-making in various sectors.

SoilSerdem

Grant in 2021
SoilSerdem develops soil fertility maps based on an optimized soil sampling method. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

Natrx

Grant in 2021
Natrx specializes in providing innovative, nature-based solutions for coastal resilience and infrastructure protection. By leveraging advanced technology and geospatial software, the company aims to create sustainable and high-performance solutions that integrate nature directly into infrastructure. Natrx's approach addresses the limitations of traditional methods, which are often costly and ecologically harmful. The company's offerings are tailored to meet the performance needs of large-scale public and private asset owners, enabling builders, architects, and ecologists to enhance environmental outcomes while developing infrastructure. Natrx's commitment to marrying ecological considerations with infrastructure development seeks to set a new standard for sustainability and economic impact.

Aquagga

Grant in 2021
Aquagga, Inc. is dedicated to addressing the significant threat posed by PFAS contaminants in water resources and public health. The company specializes in developing and operating advanced PFAS destruction units using its proprietary Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. In addition to these destruction units, Aquagga is advancing PFAS sensing technology and other water pollutant mitigation and remediation solutions. The company serves various sectors, including government and municipal markets, as well as industrial wastewater treatment, positioning itself as a leader in the fight against PFAS pollution. Aquagga also employs supercritical water technology, coupled with advanced additive manufacturing, to enhance the treatment of industrial effluents, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

MineraLogic

Grant in 2021
MineraLogic is a geochemistry consultancy firm that assists clients in identifying risks and opportunities caused by geochemical reactions. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.

Aspiring Universe

Grant in 2020
Aspiring Universe offers geospatial intelligence to enhance agricultural businesses.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2020
Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

Volant Aerial

Grant in 2020
Volant Aerial provides deepred for monitoring platform that combines technology from drones, computer vision, and IoT. The platform delivers invaluable datapoints and viewpoints and faster decision-making for numerous applications, including forest fire early detection, security, crop analysis, construction monitoring, workforce monitoring, inventory management, port monitoring, wildlife management, natural disaster monitoring, and much more.

Advanced Remote Sensing

Grant in 2020
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.

PolArctic

Grant in 2020
PolArctic is a data science and oceanographic company that specializes in creating custom products for the Arctic. The company is based in Lorton, Virginia.

Pekosoft

Grant in 2020
Pekosoft specializes in adaptive optical measurement and survey technology. The company was founded by visionary engineers with more than 40 years of combined experience who enjoy developing products with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Non-Inertial Navigation Technology

Grant in 2019
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.

Tcarta

Grant in 2019
Tcarta is a provider of seabed mapping and bathymetric data, specializing in maritime applications. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a range of geospatial remote sensing solutions, including hydro spatial products and Earth observation analysis services. Tcarta focuses on delivering Satellite-Derived Bathymetry data for near-shore areas, which facilitates hydrographic surveys for research and government agencies. Their offerings support various applications, such as coastal engineering, environmental monitoring, and global mapping, catering to both inland and offshore environments.

Squishy Robotics

Grant in 2019
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.

IntelinAir

Grant in 2019
IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in providing actionable intelligence to the agriculture sector. Founded in 2014, IntelinAir develops technology solutions that utilize aerial data to facilitate quick decision-making for farmers. Their innovative SafeSmart technology includes precision flight and data analysis capabilities, embodied in their UAV products, such as the SafeSmart RD-100 and RD-200, which serve academic research and development needs. The company's interactive crop intelligence platform offers comprehensive field views, prioritizes monitoring efforts, and supports timely assessments, enabling farmers and agricultural retailers to enhance operational efficiency, improve crop yields, and identify sustainability opportunities. Through these solutions, IntelinAir aims to empower farmers to make data-driven decisions that ultimately increase profitability.

Etalyc

Grant in 2019
Etalyc is a provider of cloud-based software designed to enhance traffic operations by leveraging advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and big data analytics. The company's platform integrates data from various sources, including road sensors, GPS, cameras, and even weather and social media inputs, to create a comprehensive map of traffic patterns. This innovative approach allows traffic operators to efficiently monitor infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and address issues related to congestion and emissions. By utilizing modern technology, Etalyc aims to improve overall traffic management and enhance the efficiency of transportation systems.

Geopipe

Grant in 2019
Geopipe is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that utilizes machine learning to create immersive digital twins of the real world. The firm develops subscription-based software tools that analyze extensive geographic and numeric data, including satellite imagery, maps, and laser scans. By employing advanced algorithmic techniques, Geopipe reconstructs entire cities swiftly, allowing applications in gaming, simulation, architecture, and more. This innovative approach aids real estate developers in expediting their projects, ultimately saving time and costs.

Steel City Optronics

Grant in 2019
Public safety is one of the largest concerns faced by governments and security agencies as public and private places become targets for attacks. The detection and mitigation of potential threats in real time are essential to security and public safety. Steel City Optronics has developed a new camera that detects concealed weapons and explosives from almost any distance, on subjects in motion — before they become dangerous to people and property. This fast and thorough security screening of moving objects is a crucial ability in today’s rapidly globalizing, fast-paced world. Metal detectors and security checkpoints are no longer sufficient to ensure public safety. Too often, dangerous threats are simply not detected by these traditional safety precautions, leaving people and property at risk. Since many recent threats have targeted public access areas ahead of the security checkpoints, a better security solution is clearly necessary. Explosives and weapons that people are carrying, while in motion, currently go largely undetected in real-world situations. Steel City Optronics addresses these, and other, issues with our state-of-the-art millimeter wave security camera. In addition to security monitoring for public safety, our cameras can see through common obscurants like smoke, fog, dust, and rain, making them ideal for situational awareness, object avoidance, and navigation.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2019
Yodel Labs is focused on delivering precise location services within the mobile device sector. The company has developed a mobile positioning platform that features an acoustic location processing system capable of providing centimeter-level accuracy for indoor positioning. This innovative technology utilizes low-cost, energy-harvesting ultrasound beacons to facilitate high-accuracy localization applications. By doing so, Yodel Labs enables mobile application developers to effectively connect the virtual environment with the physical world.

Geospiza

Grant in 2019
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing climate risk assessment platforms to aid the emergency management industry in mitigating the impacts of climate-related disasters. The company provides Geospiza PATH, which allows risk managers and other stakeholders to quantify and address climate and natural hazard risks effectively. Additionally, Geospiza offers Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based decision support software that integrates various datasets and models, delivering actionable insights and enabling informed decision-making. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Geospiza leverages real-time IoT, big data, and advanced analytics to enhance crisis and emergency management processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment.

Manifold Robotics

Grant in 2019
Manifold Robotics specializes in developing advanced drone technology that enhances safety and simplifies operations in complex environments. The company focuses on creating technical payloads that utilize electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines as a navigational aid, allowing drones to navigate autonomously along electric utility rights-of-way. This innovative approach enables automated power line inspections, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs by up to 50%. By facilitating beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, Manifold Robotics provides practical solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of drones, making them safer and more effective for various industries.

Azimuth1

Grant in 2018
Azimuth1 specializes in geospatial analytics and data science, providing customized technology solutions to address challenges in environmental, public safety, and national security sectors. The company develops specialized data analysis applications aimed at improving resource allocation in energy, environment, and public safety. Their offerings include minicarta, a tool for commercial real estate risk assessment, and envimetrics, focusing on environmental metrics. Through these products and services, Azimuth1 enables users to leverage data analytics for practical enhancements in their respective fields.

CoastalOceanVision

Grant in 2018
CoastalOceanVision was founded by a group of ten Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists, engineers, and technicians who worked together for several years to design and build advanced underwater measurement and observation systems.

Litterati

Grant in 2018
Litterati is an application designed to promote environmental cleanliness by encouraging users to pick up and track litter. The app allows users to capture images of litter, which are automatically geo-tagged and categorized, providing valuable data on litter types. Litterati aims to foster community involvement by enabling groups such as schools and clubs to track their collective litter collection efforts. Additionally, the app plans to incorporate mapping features, allowing users to see litter-clearing activities within their neighborhoods. Through these initiatives, Litterati seeks to unite individuals, organizations, and governments in creating cleaner streets and communities.

Advanced Geophysical Technology

Grant in 2017
Advanced Geophysical Technology is a developer of innovative GPU-based depth imaging algorithms. They are developing into a service company that uses their computing resources and unique algorithms to produce high-resolution 3D seismic images. It offers a full range of seismic imaging services in both time and depth, 2D and 3D, land and marine.

Squishy Robotics

Grant in 2017
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.

AutoModality

Grant in 2017
AutoModality is dedicated to creating autonomous mobile systems that sense, explore, and analyze the world around us. They provide technology and services for automated close-up inspection using drones and are currently focused on the Agriculture and Infrastructure inspection markets. AutoModality is also the home of Team Autero, the winner of the 2016 DJI SDK Challenge.

Zizmos

Grant in 2017
Zizmos specializes in earthquake early warning systems and high-resolution earthquake hazard mapping for urban areas. The company develops cloud-based mobile and wireless sensors specifically designed to detect seismic activity. By utilizing micro electro mechanical sensors, Zizmos creates a comprehensive seismic network that monitors earthquakes, allowing users to receive timely notifications about seismic events or other shake hazards directly on their smartphones. This technology aims to enhance public safety and preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.

Geopipe

Grant in 2017
Geopipe is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that utilizes machine learning to create immersive digital twins of the real world. The firm develops subscription-based software tools that analyze extensive geographic and numeric data, including satellite imagery, maps, and laser scans. By employing advanced algorithmic techniques, Geopipe reconstructs entire cities swiftly, allowing applications in gaming, simulation, architecture, and more. This innovative approach aids real estate developers in expediting their projects, ultimately saving time and costs.

Steel City Optronics

Grant in 2017
Public safety is one of the largest concerns faced by governments and security agencies as public and private places become targets for attacks. The detection and mitigation of potential threats in real time are essential to security and public safety. Steel City Optronics has developed a new camera that detects concealed weapons and explosives from almost any distance, on subjects in motion — before they become dangerous to people and property. This fast and thorough security screening of moving objects is a crucial ability in today’s rapidly globalizing, fast-paced world. Metal detectors and security checkpoints are no longer sufficient to ensure public safety. Too often, dangerous threats are simply not detected by these traditional safety precautions, leaving people and property at risk. Since many recent threats have targeted public access areas ahead of the security checkpoints, a better security solution is clearly necessary. Explosives and weapons that people are carrying, while in motion, currently go largely undetected in real-world situations. Steel City Optronics addresses these, and other, issues with our state-of-the-art millimeter wave security camera. In addition to security monitoring for public safety, our cameras can see through common obscurants like smoke, fog, dust, and rain, making them ideal for situational awareness, object avoidance, and navigation.

Hydronalix

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2009, Hydronalix has become recognized as a leader and international symbol in robotics innovation for beach and flood rescue with Their successful patented EMILY product line. Their Mission is to provide enhanced value added capabilities to first responders, earth scientists, military, and safety to the maritime industry. Their focus is on development of small expendable maritime robotic technologies to support missions ranging from search and rescue, bathymetric mapping and underwater ISR, to meteorological station keeping and data gathering, in challenging open ocean and littoral marine environments. They have 11,000 square feet of Engineering, Office, and manufacturing space in Sahuarita, AZ. Water testing is performed at Silver-Bell, Patagonia, and Sahuarita Lakes in Arizona. Ocean and surf zone testing is performed in San Diego, Venice Beach, and Malibu, CA. Company sales are both domestic and overseas with export distribution through out Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains a growing staff of skilled engineers and technicians performing advanced development services and products for the Navy, NOAA, DARPA, and DHS. In addition to EMILY, the company produces a complete product line of advanced Autonomous Mobile Buoys (AMB). The company’s executive leadership team has collective experience of over 200 years in Ocean and Marine Engineering, Robotic systems, advanced sensors, manufacturing, and materials science.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2017
Yodel Labs is focused on delivering precise location services within the mobile device sector. The company has developed a mobile positioning platform that features an acoustic location processing system capable of providing centimeter-level accuracy for indoor positioning. This innovative technology utilizes low-cost, energy-harvesting ultrasound beacons to facilitate high-accuracy localization applications. By doing so, Yodel Labs enables mobile application developers to effectively connect the virtual environment with the physical world.

GDA Corp

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

Resensys

Grant in 2017
Resensys offers structural health monitoring solutions based on its wireless Internet of Thing (IoT) sensor technology, known as SenSpot™. Technical novelty of SenSpot is conducting high performance data acquisition while consuming very small electrical power. For example, Resensys wireless strain gauge sensor (strain SenSpot) can take up to 100 strain samples per second, while providing 10 years of battery life. In addition to wireless strain gauge sensors, other variations of SenSpot are capable of monitoring vibration, tilt, inclination, temperature, and humidity. Having monitored all these important structural quantities in real time, SenSpot sensors provide reliable tools to detect overstrain, metal fatigue, formation of cracks, movement and instability of foundation, as well as monitoring vibration and performing modal analysis.

Pointivo

Grant in 2016
Pointivo offers technology that enables users to use any camera to capture the dimensions of a structure and model the structure in 3D. The company creates cutting-edge technologies that empower a deeper understanding of the physical world. By combining machine learning, computer vision, and advanced analytics, the Pointivo Spatial IQ platform analyzes images from common capture methods from manned aerial to drones and mobile devices to automatically extract location, measurement, and understanding about physical assets and structures, with the highest-level accuracy. Pointivo was launched by Habib Fathi, Blake Patton, and Dan Ciprari in June 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Arogi, Inc.

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

SIAS Global

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

Biota

Grant in 2015
Biota specializes in DNA sequencing and data science to analyze the earth's subsurface, primarily serving the oil and gas industry. The company offers comprehensive services including sample acquisition, data extraction, sequencing, and analysis, which help clients enhance reservoir economics while minimizing environmental impact. By providing actionable diagnostics, Biota enables oil and gas companies to gain valuable insights into drainage volumes, well connectivity, and engineered completions. Its patented technology has been successfully applied to over 500 wells, primarily by leading producers in the US Shale market, delivering significant economic value and promoting sustainable production practices.

GDA Corp

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

Pointivo

Grant in 2015
Pointivo offers technology that enables users to use any camera to capture the dimensions of a structure and model the structure in 3D. The company creates cutting-edge technologies that empower a deeper understanding of the physical world. By combining machine learning, computer vision, and advanced analytics, the Pointivo Spatial IQ platform analyzes images from common capture methods from manned aerial to drones and mobile devices to automatically extract location, measurement, and understanding about physical assets and structures, with the highest-level accuracy. Pointivo was launched by Habib Fathi, Blake Patton, and Dan Ciprari in June 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Resensys

Grant in 2015
Resensys offers structural health monitoring solutions based on its wireless Internet of Thing (IoT) sensor technology, known as SenSpot™. Technical novelty of SenSpot is conducting high performance data acquisition while consuming very small electrical power. For example, Resensys wireless strain gauge sensor (strain SenSpot) can take up to 100 strain samples per second, while providing 10 years of battery life. In addition to wireless strain gauge sensors, other variations of SenSpot are capable of monitoring vibration, tilt, inclination, temperature, and humidity. Having monitored all these important structural quantities in real time, SenSpot sensors provide reliable tools to detect overstrain, metal fatigue, formation of cracks, movement and instability of foundation, as well as monitoring vibration and performing modal analysis.

IntelinAir

Grant in 2015
IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in providing actionable intelligence to the agriculture sector. Founded in 2014, IntelinAir develops technology solutions that utilize aerial data to facilitate quick decision-making for farmers. Their innovative SafeSmart technology includes precision flight and data analysis capabilities, embodied in their UAV products, such as the SafeSmart RD-100 and RD-200, which serve academic research and development needs. The company's interactive crop intelligence platform offers comprehensive field views, prioritizes monitoring efforts, and supports timely assessments, enabling farmers and agricultural retailers to enhance operational efficiency, improve crop yields, and identify sustainability opportunities. Through these solutions, IntelinAir aims to empower farmers to make data-driven decisions that ultimately increase profitability.

Zizmos

Grant in 2014
Zizmos specializes in earthquake early warning systems and high-resolution earthquake hazard mapping for urban areas. The company develops cloud-based mobile and wireless sensors specifically designed to detect seismic activity. By utilizing micro electro mechanical sensors, Zizmos creates a comprehensive seismic network that monitors earthquakes, allowing users to receive timely notifications about seismic events or other shake hazards directly on their smartphones. This technology aims to enhance public safety and preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.

iGlobe

Grant in 2014
iGlobe offers spherical display solutions. They offer systems for displaying real-time data and images of every description onto three-dimensional surfaces, and the opportunity to participate in the global collaboration of government, business, education, and philanthropy to create unprecedented technical and educational tools.

Biota

Grant in 2014
Biota specializes in DNA sequencing and data science to analyze the earth's subsurface, primarily serving the oil and gas industry. The company offers comprehensive services including sample acquisition, data extraction, sequencing, and analysis, which help clients enhance reservoir economics while minimizing environmental impact. By providing actionable diagnostics, Biota enables oil and gas companies to gain valuable insights into drainage volumes, well connectivity, and engineered completions. Its patented technology has been successfully applied to over 500 wells, primarily by leading producers in the US Shale market, delivering significant economic value and promoting sustainable production practices.

ZillionInfo

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

S2 Corporation

Grant in 2013
S2 Corporation specializes in the development of advanced wideband sensors that enhance radio frequency and data signal processing capabilities. The company utilizes cutting-edge photonic spatial-spectral holographic technology to provide clients with comprehensive RF spectral awareness and adaptability. Its flagship system, the extreme bandwidth analyzer and correlator (ebac), supports a range of applications including electronic warfare, signal intelligence, analog signal processing, continuous RF spectral monitoring, geo-location of transmitters, and adaptive RF communications. Currently, the system processes radio frequencies from 0.5 to 20 GHz, with the flexibility to be configured for extended ranges up to 40 GHz or even 110 GHz. S2 Corporation is committed to innovation, aiming to redefine spectrum analysis with its state-of-the-art solutions.

TerraFly

Grant in 2013
TerraFly is an innovative technology and tool for fusing, visualizing and querying geospatial Big Data into powerful intelligent map solutions for use by industry professionals and decision makers. These powerful solutions allows for materializing and capitalizing on market opportunities that otherwise would go unseen without the visualization of Big Data - subjects and locations.

Pirouette Software

Grant in 2013
Pirouette Software is a personalized geospatial information provider. Myair and streetsmart are among the two products that are being developed. Drivers may find parking easily and safely with the use of the parking discovery and navigation software system known as streetsmart.

Numerica Corporation

Grant in 2013
Numerica Corporation specializes in tracking and data fusion services for the space, air, and missile defense sectors. The company focuses on distributed tracking and multi-sensor fusion to address threats and sensor modalities associated with moving platforms. Additionally, Numerica's Space Domain Awareness initiatives involve the detection, tracking, identification, and characterization of various factors within the space domain that could influence space operations, thereby impacting national and allied security, safety, economy, and environment. Through these services, Numerica aims to provide effective solutions that enhance operational capabilities for its customers.

Budding Biologist

Grant in 2013
Budding Biologist produces engaging and scientifically accurate educational tools designed to inspire children to explore science both at home and in school. The company offers a series of illustrated books and is expanding into interactive video games aimed at children in grades 1-5. Recently, Budding Biologist received a grant to develop an ecologically-themed video game, which will be released as three tablet apps. These apps will come with supplementary lesson plans, worksheets, and assessment tools aligned with Common Core Standards, enhancing their use in educational settings. Collaborating with leading ecologists from UC-Davis, the video game will be based on real-life data and scientific principles, addressing a gap in the market for ecology-focused educational games that foster scientific inquiry in young learners.

CitiLogics

Grant in 2013
CitiLogics, LLC specializes in developing models and analytics to assist clients in managing urban water infrastructure investments. The company offers a range of services, including real-time model and SCADA integration, hydraulic and water quality model calibration, and distribution system water quality management. Additionally, CitiLogics provides tools for online water quality monitoring, GIS analysis, and custom software solutions. One of its key products, Polaris, combines a SCADA HMI emulator with real-time network model forecasts and a scenario manager, enabling users to explore alternative operational strategies. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, CitiLogics serves clients within the water and wastewater industry, applying research-level engineering expertise to address practical challenges in water distribution and management.

TaggPic (Acquired by Google)

Grant in 2012
TaggPic geo-recognition technology analyzes photos based solely on visual features to recognize landmarks in digital photos, and the precise locations where the photos were captured. The Problem: Hundreds of millions of digital photos from around the world are uploaded to the Web every day. This explosion of pixel data is creating the need for fast, hyper-accurate, and automatic tagging of massive collections of images. The Solution: TaggPic technology is based solely on visual features, and does not require any metadata, such as GPS tags, manual tagging, or other location sensors, although it is capable of working with inputs from all three. The underlying algorithms can determine the precise position of the camera viewpoint in a geo-referenced coordinate system, even if no prior data about the photo’s location is known. TaggPic transforms static 2D photos into auto-tagged, geo-positioned, and intelligently connected platforms. TaggPic’s crowd-fueled computer vision technology instantly recognizes landmarks, buildings, and other objects in images without the need for GPS data or manual tagging.

Azavea

Grant in 2012
Azavea is a company that specializes in developing geospatial web applications and data analytics tools aimed at enhancing decision-making across various sectors, including education, health services, natural resources, and politics. The firm leverages both open source and commercial technologies to provide solutions that facilitate the processing and visualization of geographic data. Azavea's offerings include products for geospatial data processing, earth imagery, and collaborative redistricting, as well as capabilities in big data processing, machine learning, and software engineering. By harnessing the power of geospatial technology, Azavea aims to improve communities and promote sustainable practices.

S2 Corporation

Grant in 2012
S2 Corporation specializes in the development of advanced wideband sensors that enhance radio frequency and data signal processing capabilities. The company utilizes cutting-edge photonic spatial-spectral holographic technology to provide clients with comprehensive RF spectral awareness and adaptability. Its flagship system, the extreme bandwidth analyzer and correlator (ebac), supports a range of applications including electronic warfare, signal intelligence, analog signal processing, continuous RF spectral monitoring, geo-location of transmitters, and adaptive RF communications. Currently, the system processes radio frequencies from 0.5 to 20 GHz, with the flexibility to be configured for extended ranges up to 40 GHz or even 110 GHz. S2 Corporation is committed to innovation, aiming to redefine spectrum analysis with its state-of-the-art solutions.

Q-Track

Grant in 2012
Q-Track offers real-time location systems to solve indoor location problems.

TerraFly

Grant in 2012
TerraFly is an innovative technology and tool for fusing, visualizing and querying geospatial Big Data into powerful intelligent map solutions for use by industry professionals and decision makers. These powerful solutions allows for materializing and capitalizing on market opportunities that otherwise would go unseen without the visualization of Big Data - subjects and locations.

TagArray

Grant in 2011
TagArray, Inc. specializes in Real Time Location Services (RTLS) utilizing ultra-wide band (UWB) technology to provide efficient asset-tracking solutions. The company's system caters to various applications, including inventory management, healthcare asset tracking, equipment monitoring, and agricultural use. By offering low-cost and low-power transceivers, TagArray enables rapid real-time tracking with a response time of just 0.1 seconds per reading. This capability allows for mass deployment in large markets, making previously uneconomical tracking solutions feasible.
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