National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Image Recognition

myAnIML

Grant in 2024
myAnIML is a company that specializes in developing advanced technology for disease prediction and tracking in cattle. Utilizing artificial intelligence, myAnIML's innovative system analyzes images of cattle, focusing on unique facial features and muzzle characteristics to monitor health and detect diseases early. This approach significantly reduces treatment costs and curtails the spread of diseases, ultimately contributing to improved animal welfare and increased revenue for cattle farmers. By enhancing the efficiency of disease management, myAnIML plays a crucial role in promoting the sustainability of the cattle farming industry.

ViQi

Grant in 2022
ViQi is a software-as-a-service company specializing in scientific image analysis. It offers a customizable platform that enables users to tailor services for data storage and analysis to meet their specific requirements. The company provides tools for image processing and informatics across various sectors, including life sciences, construction, and agriculture. ViQi's platform features a bio-image semantic query system, which facilitates module development and assists with intranet deployment. Additionally, it supports the hosting of image collections, allowing clients to view, investigate, share, and store complex data and images efficiently. This comprehensive approach enables swift results and enhances the discovery process for users in diverse fields.

Wildlife Imaging Systems

Grant in 2022
Wildlife Imaging Systems specializes in advanced machine vision solutions tailored for the research community, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation efforts. The company has developed a comprehensive machine vision platform that includes field-ready video capture hardware and sophisticated video processing capabilities. This platform enables researchers to effectively capture and analyze video data, providing critical insights to support informed decision-making in wildlife conservation initiatives. Through its innovative technology, Wildlife Imaging Systems seeks to empower researchers in their efforts to protect and conserve wildlife.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Grant in 2021
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

Lucendi

Grant in 2021
Lucendi is a technology company specializing in AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company’s innovative technology portfolio combines computational microscopy and holographic imaging with advanced image processing, big data, and machine learning techniques. This robust approach allows Lucendi to offer versatile applications across various industries, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients. Additionally, Lucendi provides a range of products related to lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical sockets, further diversifying its offerings in the technology and energy sectors.

QUANTERRA SOFTWARE

Grant in 2021
QUANTERRA SOFTWARE offers a software platform that automatically detects, locates, and counts objects on aerial imagery. The first service is COWculator, a service that automatically counts cows in aerial images obtained during a drone flyover. The 99% accuracy that we provide surpasses professional guesstimates and enables feedlot audits to dramatically reduce their outlay of time and manpower during routine audits. Our second product will be focused on ranches and pastureland, where it is extremely difficult to guesstimate the number of cows, calves and bulls on a ranch.

Radiosight

Grant in 2021
Radiosight develops ultra-wide imaging technology to aid in diagnosing skin cancer and guiding surgical decisions. Founded in 2020 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, the company integrates ultra-wide, high-resolution imaging with a handheld 3D visualization device to enhance surgical precision during excisions and support informed decision-making. Its platform captures subsurface structures and detailed tissue morphology, enabling clinicians to assess the depth and boundaries of suspicious lesions prior to biopsy and to plan treatments accordingly.

Aura Intelligent Systems

Grant in 2021
Aura Intelligent Systems specializes in advanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles and robotics. Its patented digital imaging radar technology offers high-fidelity spatial sensing, solving interference issues common in traditional radars. This software-defined radar enables longer range detection at lower power consumption.

Ramona

Grant in 2021
Ramona designs and manufactures a high-throughput microscopy toolset that enables cellular-level research across a wide field of view with synchronous data capture. The system relies on custom-designed control electronics and a large array of micro-cameras to deliver and process tens of gigapixels of object-specific data with high throughput, allowing users to capture, analyze, and securely store large-scale image data for faster, more informed decisions.

ThruWave

Grant in 2020
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

ViQi

Grant in 2020
ViQi is a software-as-a-service company specializing in scientific image analysis. It offers a customizable platform that enables users to tailor services for data storage and analysis to meet their specific requirements. The company provides tools for image processing and informatics across various sectors, including life sciences, construction, and agriculture. ViQi's platform features a bio-image semantic query system, which facilitates module development and assists with intranet deployment. Additionally, it supports the hosting of image collections, allowing clients to view, investigate, share, and store complex data and images efficiently. This comprehensive approach enables swift results and enhances the discovery process for users in diverse fields.

AI Metrics

Grant in 2020
AI Metrics develops artificial intelligence–driven imaging software for radiology, providing workflows, measurements, image analysis, and reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in clinical practice and trials. The platform includes an image viewing and analysis suite and cancer workflow features to track responses of non-target lesions and other image findings, enabling data-driven findings and graphical reports for patient care and advanced research. The company supports robust data capture and communication for radiologists, aiming to enhance throughput and research capabilities. Founded in 2019 and based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Onu Technology

Grant in 2020
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.

InformAI

Grant in 2020
InformAI provides artificial intelligence and analytics solutions for healthcare, enabling faster diagnoses, improved radiology productivity, and enhanced patient outcome analysis. The company develops AI-enabled tools for image classification in MRI and CT scans, natural language processing of medical reports for business analytics, and predictive models for patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Its software targets healthcare systems, imaging/PACS providers, medical device companies, and research institutes, supporting diagnostic decision-making, workflow optimization, and risk assessment across clinical care. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, InformAI aims to synthesize large clinical datasets and deliver actionable insights to drive improved patient outcomes and operational performance.

Docugami

Grant in 2020
Docugami, Inc., based in Kirkland, Washington, is an AI document engineering company founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that employ various artificial intelligence techniques, such as natural language processing, image recognition, and declarative markup. These technologies enable businesses of all sizes to enhance the creation and management of their unique documents, leading to greater insight, efficiency, and overall business impact.

Onu Technology

Grant in 2020
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.

EPIImaging

Grant in 2020
EPIImaging is a 3D computer vision company that designs camera arrays and software to capture and analyze light-field data. Its systems are based on epipolar-plane image analysis, enabling passive ranging, precise depth measurement, and high-quality three-dimensional reconstruction without active sensors. By leveraging multi-camera configurations and advanced image analysis, EPIImaging provides robust 3D perception for applications requiring accurate depth and visual reconstruction.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Grant in 2020
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

OAM Photonics

Grant in 2020
OAM Photonics specializes in photonic sensing solutions focused on 3D imaging, catering to industries such as autonomous driving, drones, and robotics. The company develops advanced photonic integrated circuits and coherent optical systems that leverage the orbital angular momentum of light to enhance sensing and imaging capabilities. Currently operating in stealth mode, OAM Photonics is positioned to innovate within the field of photonics, offering unique technology that could significantly impact various applications in emerging markets.

Wildlife Imaging Systems

Grant in 2020
Wildlife Imaging Systems specializes in advanced machine vision solutions tailored for the research community, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation efforts. The company has developed a comprehensive machine vision platform that includes field-ready video capture hardware and sophisticated video processing capabilities. This platform enables researchers to effectively capture and analyze video data, providing critical insights to support informed decision-making in wildlife conservation initiatives. Through its innovative technology, Wildlife Imaging Systems seeks to empower researchers in their efforts to protect and conserve wildlife.

PhotonLab

Grant in 2019
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.

iSono Health

Grant in 2019
iSono Health develops a wearable device that uses automated 3D ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to monitor breast health. Its solution enables users to scan and track changes in their breasts, compare images over time, receive real-time feedback, and share images with healthcare professionals.

The Bee Corp

Grant in 2019
The Bee Corp provides an infrared image analysis platform, Verifli, that applies data analytics to beehives to support pollination and crop yield. The platform uses infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees, enabling growers to optimize pollination, quantify pollination value, and protect yields.

DeepHealth

Grant in 2019
DeepHealth, Inc. is a radiology artificial intelligence and machine learning company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing solutions for the medical interpretation of mammography exams, leveraging machine learning to translate extensive insights from medical experts into software that supports radiologists. DeepHealth aims to enhance patient care by creating reliable products grounded in rigorous science and clinical integration, ultimately assisting clinicians in making informed decisions.

IntelinAir

Grant in 2019
IntelinAir is an aerial imagery analytics company focused on agriculture, delivering actionable intelligence from aerial data to help farmers and agricultural retailers improve efficiency, yields, and profitability. The company offers a crop intelligence and analytics platform that provides whole-field views, field prioritization, and timely monitoring to support data-driven decisions all season long. Its solutions enable users to assess current conditions, protect yield potential, and identify sustainability opportunities, while hardware and software tools support precise data collection and analysis from unmanned aerial vehicles.

QUANTERRA SOFTWARE

Grant in 2019
QUANTERRA SOFTWARE offers a software platform that automatically detects, locates, and counts objects on aerial imagery. The first service is COWculator, a service that automatically counts cows in aerial images obtained during a drone flyover. The 99% accuracy that we provide surpasses professional guesstimates and enables feedlot audits to dramatically reduce their outlay of time and manpower during routine audits. Our second product will be focused on ranches and pastureland, where it is extremely difficult to guesstimate the number of cows, calves and bulls on a ranch.

Onu Technology

Grant in 2019
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.

Gigajot Technology

Grant in 2019
Gigajot Technology Inc. specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS), which utilize single photon detection technology to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumer and professional applications. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Gigajot Technology offers a range of image processing services that cater to various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, 3D sensing, and encryption. The innovative QIS technology enables high-speed image capture, thereby providing advanced solutions that surpass the limitations of current imaging devices.

SpIntellx

Grant in 2019
SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.

Refined Imaging

Grant in 2019
Refined Imaging is a technology company that develops and applies interferometry-based imaging solutions. Their core product is an advanced platform specializing in microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry, which generates detailed images by harnessing electromagnetic wave interactions. This platform enables industries to enhance the performance of gratings with support structures. Notably, Refined Imaging offers a unique cyber-physical trust anchor service that facilitates the authentication of additively manufactured parts and detection of counterfeit items. Their imaging process is repeatable, allowing for data comparison against blockchain records to provide definitive yes or no responses for authentication purposes.

Docbot

Grant in 2019
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

Lucendi

Grant in 2019
Lucendi is a technology company specializing in AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company’s innovative technology portfolio combines computational microscopy and holographic imaging with advanced image processing, big data, and machine learning techniques. This robust approach allows Lucendi to offer versatile applications across various industries, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients. Additionally, Lucendi provides a range of products related to lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical sockets, further diversifying its offerings in the technology and energy sectors.

Mura

Grant in 2018
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

Aware Vehicles

Grant in 2018
Aware Vehicles is a Kansas City, Missouri-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of autonomous drones. These drones are engineered to capture and analyze spectral aerial images, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence. Aware Vehicles' technology serves various industries, including precision agriculture, defense, disaster response, logistics, and infrastructure. By providing precise asset inspection and enhancing emergency response and communication capabilities, the company aims to deliver innovative solutions that address critical needs across multiple sectors.

Grokstyle

Grant in 2018
Grokstyle develops an app that automatically identifies furniture and home decor from just about any picture or angle. Partner with us to reimagine the consumer experience — visual search, inspiration, and on-point recommendations.

Mentium Technologies

Grant in 2017
Mentium Technologies develops high-efficiency AI processors and coprocessor architectures for edge devices such as cameras, sensors, microphones, wearables, and other size- and power-constrained systems. The company uses non-volatile memory–based analog in-memory computation to accelerate AI inference while reducing power and footprint. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Barbara, California, Mentium provides bolt-on hardware solutions for edge applications that require fast, high-quality, reliable AI performance for mission-critical decision-making, enabling on-device processing and real-time video analytics.

Geegah

Grant in 2017
Geegah is a company focused on developing advanced micro- and nano-imaging technologies, particularly utilizing piezoelectric CMOS electronics. Their innovative products include heaters, coolers, microfluidic cavities, optical microscope add-ons, imaging boards, and imager PC interface systems. Geegah's technology is designed to capture detailed images of soil and provide real-time data on plant health by integrating sensing, imaging, signal processing, and computation. This integration enables the creation of low-cost chips capable of analyzing soil particles, roots, moisture levels, and salinity, offering valuable insights for various applications. Through their research and product offerings, Geegah aims to enhance decision-making processes in fields requiring precise imaging and data analysis.

Gigajot Technology

Grant in 2017
Gigajot Technology Inc. specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS), which utilize single photon detection technology to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumer and professional applications. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Gigajot Technology offers a range of image processing services that cater to various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, 3D sensing, and encryption. The innovative QIS technology enables high-speed image capture, thereby providing advanced solutions that surpass the limitations of current imaging devices.

The Bee Corp

Grant in 2017
The Bee Corp provides an infrared image analysis platform, Verifli, that applies data analytics to beehives to support pollination and crop yield. The platform uses infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees, enabling growers to optimize pollination, quantify pollination value, and protect yields.

ThruWave

Grant in 2017
ThruWave develops millimeter wave imaging technology for various industries. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

iSono Health

Grant in 2017
iSono Health develops a wearable device that uses automated 3D ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to monitor breast health. Its solution enables users to scan and track changes in their breasts, compare images over time, receive real-time feedback, and share images with healthcare professionals.

Aira

Grant in 2017
Aira offers on-demand visual interpretation services for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Users can access trained professionals via a mobile app, enabling them to navigate daily tasks more independently.

Mura

Grant in 2017
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

PhotonLab

Grant in 2017
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.

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.

EPIImaging

Grant in 2016
EPIImaging is a 3D computer vision company that designs camera arrays and software to capture and analyze light-field data. Its systems are based on epipolar-plane image analysis, enabling passive ranging, precise depth measurement, and high-quality three-dimensional reconstruction without active sensors. By leveraging multi-camera configurations and advanced image analysis, EPIImaging provides robust 3D perception for applications requiring accurate depth and visual reconstruction.

Tarsier Optics

Grant in 2016
Tarsier Optics develops quantum camera technology and image processing methods to deliver high-resolution, long-range imagery with minimal noise and distortion. Its lightweight lenses are designed for military vehicles, aircraft, and drones, enabling clear long-distance images in challenging conditions such as heat-haze turbulence. By combining advanced hardware and software, the company provides imaging capabilities that improve target clarity for defense applications.

Grokstyle

Grant in 2016
Grokstyle develops an app that automatically identifies furniture and home decor from just about any picture or angle. Partner with us to reimagine the consumer experience — visual search, inspiration, and on-point recommendations.

TechComb

Grant in 2015
TechComb, based in Fort Worth, Texas, specializes in machine-learning applications that focus on high-throughput, high-yield object recognition and real-time inspection. Founded by Jonathan Kretz and Aditya Das, the company develops a machine vision platform tailored for manufacturing facilities. This platform significantly reduces the time needed to train and implement machine vision models, allowing clients to enhance operational efficiency by seamlessly integrating these applications into their manufacturing processes. TechComb's innovative solutions address critical needs within the industry, facilitating improved productivity and streamlined operations.

Stratio

Grant in 2015
Stratio, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in infrared sensing solutions. Founded in 2013, Stratio has developed groundbreaking products, including LinkSquare, a compact spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. The company created the world's first germanium-based shortwave infrared sensor, which facilitates the development of portable and affordable infrared devices. Stratio's products are utilized globally by various partners and customers to enhance process efficiency, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and support precision agriculture. The company is also focused on advancing its technology and aims to develop hyper-spectral imaging solutions in the near future.

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.

IntelinAir

Grant in 2015
IntelinAir is an aerial imagery analytics company focused on agriculture, delivering actionable intelligence from aerial data to help farmers and agricultural retailers improve efficiency, yields, and profitability. The company offers a crop intelligence and analytics platform that provides whole-field views, field prioritization, and timely monitoring to support data-driven decisions all season long. Its solutions enable users to assess current conditions, protect yield potential, and identify sustainability opportunities, while hardware and software tools support precise data collection and analysis from unmanned aerial vehicles.

Scientific Imaging and Visualization

Grant in 2014
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

InView Technology Corporation

Grant in 2014
InView Technology Corporation develops and manufactures imaging systems that combine compressive sensing with hyperspectral imaging. Its product line includes SWIR cameras, hyperspectral imagers, and CompressView software to manage setup, capture, post-processing, and reconstruction, as well as a controllable spatial light modulator system. The company's technology supports applications in microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime navigation, industrial process control, energy audits, and material research, with capabilities to deliver spectral information for each pixel in a scene. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, InView focuses on making SWIR imaging more affordable for commercial and laboratory use, enabling security, inspection, and research applications.

Stratio

Grant in 2014
Stratio, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in infrared sensing solutions. Founded in 2013, Stratio has developed groundbreaking products, including LinkSquare, a compact spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. The company created the world's first germanium-based shortwave infrared sensor, which facilitates the development of portable and affordable infrared devices. Stratio's products are utilized globally by various partners and customers to enhance process efficiency, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and support precision agriculture. The company is also focused on advancing its technology and aims to develop hyper-spectral imaging solutions in the near future.

Lynx Laboratories

Grant in 2014
Lynx Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and hardware for 3D imaging, catering to industries such as surveying, engineering, design, biometrics, and construction measurements. The company is recognized as a leader in structural capture and next-generation photography, boasting a team with over twenty years of combined experience in machine learning, which has led to numerous publications and patents. Lynx Laboratories offers innovative products, including a mobile structural capture device that records the shape and motion of various environments. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has earned prestigious awards, such as 1st Place in both the Idea2Product Texas and Global competitions, alongside recognition as one of the Top 10 Dell Innovators. As of November 2015, Lynx Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of Occipital, Inc.

Neon Labs.

Grant in 2013
Neon Labs is a technology company that specializes in enhancing digital marketing through its innovative customer engagement platform. By leveraging a unique, neuroscience-based machine learning system, Neon predicts which images and videos will generate higher engagement rates, ultimately improving click-through rates and accelerating marketing pipelines. The platform offers solutions for real-time optimization of visual content, including a specific focus on video performance, which has demonstrated an average increase of 24% in video views. Neon's technology employs deep learning models to assess the emotional responses elicited by images, thereby extending the capabilities of visual AI beyond traditional object detection. The platform is designed for use by a diverse range of users, including marketers, journalists, engineers, and creatives, streamlining workflows by automating the selection of effective visual content.

InView Technology Corporation

Grant in 2013
InView Technology Corporation develops and manufactures imaging systems that combine compressive sensing with hyperspectral imaging. Its product line includes SWIR cameras, hyperspectral imagers, and CompressView software to manage setup, capture, post-processing, and reconstruction, as well as a controllable spatial light modulator system. The company's technology supports applications in microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime navigation, industrial process control, energy audits, and material research, with capabilities to deliver spectral information for each pixel in a scene. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, InView focuses on making SWIR imaging more affordable for commercial and laboratory use, enabling security, inspection, and research applications.

SKINfrared

Grant in 2013
SKINfrared specializes in research and development of next-generation infrared cameras. Their area of expertise include: development of high-performance infrared (2-14 um range) single and dual-band detectors, early detection of skin cancer with Advanced Longwave infrared-imaging and Analysis System (ALIAS), and development of SKI proprietary software for image-registration/data analysis (SKIViz). It was co-founded by Sanchita Krishna and Sanjay Krishna.

Lynx Laboratories

Grant in 2012
Lynx Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and hardware for 3D imaging, catering to industries such as surveying, engineering, design, biometrics, and construction measurements. The company is recognized as a leader in structural capture and next-generation photography, boasting a team with over twenty years of combined experience in machine learning, which has led to numerous publications and patents. Lynx Laboratories offers innovative products, including a mobile structural capture device that records the shape and motion of various environments. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has earned prestigious awards, such as 1st Place in both the Idea2Product Texas and Global competitions, alongside recognition as one of the Top 10 Dell Innovators. As of November 2015, Lynx Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of Occipital, Inc.

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.

Scientific Imaging and Visualization

Grant in 2012
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lumicell

Grant in 2012
Lumicell, Inc. is a company focused on developing and marketing innovative image-guided solutions for cancer surgery. It specializes in technology that provides real-time visual feedback to surgeons regarding the presence of residual cancer cells within the tumor bed. The core of Lumicell's system includes a handheld imaging device and a cancer-specific optical contrast agent that illuminates cancer cells, allowing for thorough removal of cancerous tissue during surgery. The company's lead product is currently undergoing clinical trials, particularly in breast cancer surgery, where it aims to reduce the rates of positive margins and repeat surgeries while preserving healthy tissue. Additionally, Lumicell's technology is being explored for use in other types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer. Founded in 2008 and based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lumicell has demonstrated a strong safety profile for its imaging agent and has not missed any cancer detections in clinical studies to date.

FiveFocal

Grant in 2012
FiveFocal, founded in 2009, specializes in the development of advanced imaging systems for a wide array of sectors, including defense, security, consumer, mobile, industrial, automotive, and medical. The company has built a team of experts in various fields such as computational imaging, lens design, sensor modeling, and optical engineering. Over its initial five years, FiveFocal completed nearly 100 engineering service projects, utilizing proprietary software to tackle challenges in system-level design. Their offerings encompass lens design, technology assessment, tolerance analysis, and image modeling, ensuring thorough performance metrics and support for prototype validation. By focusing on innovative projects, FiveFocal aims to help clients navigate the complexities of modern imaging technology and maintain competitiveness in rapidly evolving markets.
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