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 Internet of Things

Wavelogix

Grant in 2024
Wavelogix specializes in developing an IoT sensing and data analytics platform aimed at enhancing infrastructure testing and monitoring. The company primarily focuses on public infrastructure, commercial construction, and precast concrete markets. Its innovative system provides real-time, in-place measurements of concrete strength without requiring pre-established maturity curves or indices. This capability ensures that construction engineers have access to accurate data, which simplifies workflows and facilitates informed, data-driven decisions regarding materials selection, construction schedules, budgets, and the allocation of critical resources. By digitizing the construction industry, Wavelogix aims to improve operational efficiency and optimize project outcomes.

WiLO Networks

Grant in 2024
WiLO Networks develops a low-power sensor network platform using wake-up radio technology. This enables continuous, low-latency communication, extends battery life, and reduces electronic waste, making sensor deployments more feasible in diverse IoT applications across industries like warehousing, healthcare, retail, and precision agriculture.

Transparent Path

Grant in 2023
Transparent Path develops IoT-based logistics visibility technologies for perishable goods to reduce waste, cost, and risk in supply chains. It provides software and hardware that enable real-time location and condition monitoring through the Visibility Platform, using sensors to track shipments and alert partners when intervention is needed. The portfolio includes FreshScore, a predictive freshness algorithm, ProofScore, a data-transparency scoring system, and ProofTracker, a biodegradable sensor device. These tools support end-to-end visibility, improve decision making, and help buyers and sellers route the best products while reducing spoilage, waste, and disputes. The company serves food, pharmaceuticals, blood and plasma, transplant organs, and high-value hard goods, and works with consortiums to facilitate data sharing among supply chain partners. Strategic collaborations include Intel, T-Mobile, Duke University, and ReFED. Transparent Path has participated in accelerators and secured grants and angel investment to scale growth and feature development. The aim is to cut waste and environmental impact by keeping perishables out of landfills and strengthening trust across the supply chain.

Harvest Thermal

Grant in 2023
Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Shower Stream

Grant in 2022
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.

Senseer

Grant in 2022
Senseer Health, founded in 2017, focuses on addressing the chronic disease market by developing Smart Medical Device Therapies for managing various chronic conditions, which affect a significant portion of older adults. The company's innovations began with patented microsensors that monitor implantable devices for patients with hydrocephalus, renal, and cardiovascular diseases. To enhance the effectiveness of these microsensor-enabled devices, Senseer has incorporated advanced wearable and ambient sensor technologies. The integration of these multi-modal sensor technologies with an IoT software platform allows for the utilization of proprietary data sets and predictive analytics. This comprehensive approach provides healthcare providers with tools for remote monitoring and timely interventions, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions while reducing costs and enhancing patient safety.

Harvest Thermal

Grant in 2022
Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Pascal Tags

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2018, Pascal Tags specializes in chipless radio frequency identification technology for inventory management. Its platform replaces traditional barcodes with durable printed tags, offering item serialization, real-time tracking, and performance reports to enhance efficiency and visibility in logistics and manufacturing.

Blockalytics

Grant in 2022
Blockalytics specializes in federated analytics software designed for industrial applications, particularly for Internet of Things (IoT) edge environments. The company's platform enables users to extract insights from diverse data sources without transferring the data, which simplifies the analytics process and minimizes cloud expenses. By maintaining data in its original location, Blockalytics preserves data ownership and significantly reduces latency by eliminating the reliance on cloud services or central servers. This innovative approach empowers industrial sectors to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making through advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities.

goTenna

Grant in 2022
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

Vence

Grant in 2022
Vence is a technology company that provides a hardware and software solution for livestock management, focusing on virtual fencing and autonomous animal control. Their platform employs sensors and GPS technology to enable farmers to remotely manage the movement and grazing of cattle through a smartphone application. This innovative approach not only enhances the utilization of available grazing resources but also significantly reduces costs associated with traditional fencing, such as hardware, maintenance, and labor. Additionally, Vence's system offers valuable insights into animal behavior, health, and fertility, ultimately helping livestock breeders optimize their operations and increase protein yield.

2KR Systems

Grant in 2022
2KR Systems is a manufacturer specializing in wireless sensors and electromechanical equipment designed for a diverse range of markets, including consumer, commercial, industrial, municipal, and military sectors. The company's wireless sensors are cost-effective and durable, providing critical detection of environmental loads such as snow, wind, and flooding on roofs, as well as vibrations that may indicate structural stress. By offering these advanced solutions, 2KR Systems aims to enhance safety, protect property from potential damage, and promote resource conservation, ultimately delivering economic benefits to its clients.

Zsense Systems

Grant in 2022
Zsense Systems specializes in the development of fluid condition-monitoring systems that provide lab-quality diagnostics in field applications. The company focuses on integrating technology and communications within critical fluid and lubrication systems. Through their engineering services and condition monitoring solutions, Zsense aims to enhance the reliability and performance of these systems, allowing clients to optimize equipment uptime, effectively manage maintenance, repair, and operations costs, and minimize the risk of equipment failure. By leveraging expertise in areas such as inductive pulse technology, oil analysis, and data science, Zsense delivers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.

PHYTunes

Grant in 2022
PHYTunes is a Palo Alto-based company that develops wireless networking solutions to address mobility and handover interruptions for robotics, autonomous mobile robots, AMR/AGV, VoIP, real-time video and other IoT applications. The company holds a patent for a Single Frequency Wi‑Fi Network designed to provide coverage for spaces up to 100,000 square feet and to lower deployment costs compared with traditional WLAN vendors. It is also pursuing a converged Wi‑Fi and mid-band 5G private-network platform that can run both networks on a single solution for multiple carriers. By leveraging existing wired infrastructure to extend high‑frequency signals indoors and around barriers, PHYTunes aims to improve indoor coverage and connectivity for industrial and enterprise environments.

RanchCheck

Grant in 2021
RanchCheck is a technology company that specializes in developing sensor equipment aimed at enhancing ranch management. Its innovative solutions focus on tank monitoring and pump control, allowing ranchers to conserve water and fuel while saving time and reducing vehicle maintenance. By enabling the early detection of water-related issues, RanchCheck's technology provides ranchers with greater peace of mind. This remote monitoring capability facilitates effective oversight of ranch activities and resources, ultimately supporting the efficient operation of ranching enterprises.

FarmSense

Grant in 2021
FarmSense provides an agricultural pest monitoring platform that uses smart insect traps with optical sensors and real-time analytics. The system employs a patented algorithm to capture flying insect signals in the field, classify pests, and transmit categorized data alongside environmental information. This enables early detection and informed pest-control decisions, supporting reduced pesticide use and improved crop yields while lowering labor requirements.

Iris Light Technologies

Grant in 2021
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that specializes in advanced laser technology aimed at enhancing the silicon photonics market. The company develops innovative solutions that increase the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips by employing a unique and scalable method for integrating multiple lasers onto a single chip. This technology supports a variety of applications, including optical communications, optical sensors, and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). By focusing on breakthrough on-chip laser technology, Iris Light Technologies empowers advancements in artificial intelligence and 5G communications, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of electronic solutions.

Onclave Networks

Grant in 2021
Onclave Networks specializes in securing Operational Technology devices through its Secure IoT platform. This platform combines best practices with patented software on standard hardware to isolate and contain segmented devices.

ETALYC

Grant in 2021
ETALYC is a SaaS company specializing in optimizing traffic operations. It integrates modern technologies like IoT, machine learning, and big data analytics to analyze and improve traffic flow using data from various transportation modes.

Lelantos

Grant in 2021
Lelantos develops IoT-compatible gas sensors using MEMS resonator arrays on CMOS silicon microchips. These sensors consume less power and cost less than current technologies, offering superior detection performance for applications such as threat detection, industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.

WiLO Networks

Grant in 2021
WiLO Networks develops a low-power sensor network platform using wake-up radio technology. This enables continuous, low-latency communication, extends battery life, and reduces electronic waste, making sensor deployments more feasible in diverse IoT applications across industries like warehousing, healthcare, retail, and precision agriculture.

CONSTRUKTS

Grant in 2021
CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform designed to enhance hands-on learning through the integration of physical smart block constructions with virtual 3D models. The platform focuses on fostering spatial thinking, STEM education, and creativity by providing learner-centric challenges and real-time model analysis. By combining Internet of Things (IoT) smart blocks with an artificial intelligence knowledge engine, CONSTRUKTS offers a comprehensive learning experience that encourages users to explore structural and mathematical concepts in an engaging manner. The company aims to empower learners to unlock their potential as innovators by integrating advanced technologies into educational practices, promoting a deeper understanding of the systems that shape their imaginative worlds.

DeepBits Technology

Grant in 2021
DeepBits Technology develops a threat discovery platform that disassembles and analyzes binary code to identify vulnerabilities, malware, and other security threats. Using artificial intelligence and deep learning, the platform assesses binary software early in the development cycle, enabling rapid classification of threats and tracing of their origins. The company focuses on organizing and interpreting binary data to provide cybersecurity solutions across devices, including computers, mobile devices, and IoT. By detecting weaknesses and malicious code at an early stage, DeepBits Technology aims to help organizations reduce cybersecurity costs and improve risk management without compromising performance.

Amber Agriculture

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2016, Amber Agriculture develops IoT-based sensor solutions for automated grain storage monitoring and management. Its technology helps farmers protect and optimize their crops, reducing waste and enabling better market timing.

Benchmark Labs

Grant in 2021
Benchmark Labs is a San Francisco-based company specializing in AI-driven weather forecasting systems tailored for the agricultural sector and other industries. The firm provides asset-specific weather information that enhances operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability amidst changing weather conditions. By utilizing IoT sensor technology, Benchmark Labs delivers accurate forecasts that are essential for optimizing renewable energy generation and managing water resources. Its innovative platform enables clients to navigate weather variability effectively, ensuring smoother operations across various applications.

Amissa Health

Grant in 2021
Amissa develops mobile and wearable application solutions aimed at alleviating the challenges of Alzheimer's care. The company’s technology empowers caregivers by allowing them to geo-fence and locate loved ones who may wander, remotely monitor their activity and health, and predict behaviors associated with Alzheimer's. In addition to these features, Amissa offers wearable biosensors integrated with a cloud-based data platform that collects biometric data on activity levels, sleep patterns, and physiological changes. This comprehensive approach not only aids caregivers in monitoring patients but also provides valuable insights for researchers seeking to understand disease progression, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia and related disorders.

Silicon Assurance

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2021, Silicon Assurance specializes in hardware security software designed to enhance trust in silicon chips under the zero-trust model. Their automated tool reduces time spent on chip design security checks and prevents data leakage from systems.

Inchfab

Grant in 2021
Inchfab develops proprietary microchip manufacturing tools and provides a microfabrication platform that supports prototyping and low-volume production for semiconductor and micromechanical IoT chips. The tools are designed for cost-effectiveness and scalability, enabling clients to design and manufacture customized microchips and MEMS devices at small production volumes.

Nextiles

Grant in 2021
Nextiles is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in smart apparel technology aimed at enhancing exercise efficiency and safety. The company integrates motion sensors into athletic clothing using a unique sewing technology that weaves electrically conductive fibers, creating innovative fabric-based wearables. This approach allows for the conversion of traditional apparel into responsive devices that provide valuable insights into a person's movement. With expertise in electrical engineering and circuit design, Nextiles merges textiles with advanced hardware to develop new wearable platforms. The company's technology not only benefits individual consumers but also supports businesses seeking to create or enhance Internet of Things (IoT) and smart device products.

Millimeter Wave Systems

Grant in 2020
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Lux Semiconductors

Grant in 2020
Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.

Sinovia Technologies

Grant in 2020
Sinovia Technologies specializes in display technologies, including transparent electrodes for touch screens and flexible printed OLED displays. It uses roll-to-roll manufacturing akin to printing labels and packaging to produce lightweight, durable displays and indicator modules for IoT applications, designed for curved surfaces. The technology enables thinner, brighter, higher-contrast, and lower-power electronics that are cost-competitive with LED and LCD options. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Sinovia focuses on enabling hardware designers to integrate flexible displays into a range of electronic products and form factors.

Combplex

Grant in 2020
Combplex employs remote monitoring technology to deliver digital agriculture and big data benefits to commercial beekeepers. Its laser-based mite control system alerts beekeepers to colony issues, enabling them to prioritize care for affected colonies.

Terecircuits

Grant in 2020
Terecircuits develops materials and processes to enable microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. The company offers advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects, along with photo-polymer mass transfer used in MicroLEDs for automotive and AR/VR applications. It also develops new materials and design language for systems-in-package manufacturing to support Internet of Things and health technology. Serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, the company focuses on precision mass transfer, lightweight embedded sensors, and lower-power circuitry to enable faster, lower-cost device production. It is based in Mountain View, California.

Lelantos

Grant in 2020
Lelantos develops IoT-compatible gas sensors using MEMS resonator arrays on CMOS silicon microchips. These sensors consume less power and cost less than current technologies, offering superior detection performance for applications such as threat detection, industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.

Ateios

Grant in 2020
Ateios Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries for use in flexible electronics. Founded in 2018, Ateios focuses on zinc-oxide battery technology, which offers significantly higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. The company's innovative manufacturing process enables the production of batteries that can be tailored to fit the specific requirements of various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and wearable medical and fitness patches. By advancing the capabilities of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios is positioned to support the growing demand for integrated energy solutions in diverse industries.

Volant Aerial

Grant in 2020
Volant Aerial specializes in an advanced aerial monitoring platform that integrates drones, computer vision, and IoT technology. This platform is designed to provide critical data and insights for various applications, such as early detection of forest fires, security surveillance, crop analysis, construction oversight, workforce management, inventory tracking, port monitoring, wildlife management, and natural disaster response. The system consists of a network of autonomously operating hardware components, including drones, aerostats, and strategically positioned towers equipped with high-powered RGB and thermal cameras. Additionally, it features aerial and ground sensors that monitor a wide range of variables, enabling users to access and control the system remotely via an Internet connection.

OWiC Technologies

Grant in 2020
OWiC Technologies specializes in the development of microscopic optical smart ID tags that seamlessly integrate the physical and digital worlds. Their innovative tags utilize a small onboard integrated circuit to enhance security while maintaining a compact design. This technology facilitates a user-friendly, light-based interface for hand-held scanning, which can be accessed using a smartphone. By combining advanced security features with an intelligent processing capability, OWiC Technologies provides clients with an efficient solution for identity verification and data access.

SuperMEM

Grant in 2020
SuperMEM specializes in the development of lightweight chips that facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into various devices. These chips are designed to enhance Internet of Things applications by incorporating AI capabilities without significantly increasing costs or power consumption. SuperMEM's technology provides a standard chip interface and simplifies software migration, allowing clients to adopt advanced AI solutions efficiently and affordably. The company's innovations aim to transform everyday devices, contributing to a smarter and more connected world.

FarmSense

Grant in 2020
FarmSense provides an agricultural pest monitoring platform that uses smart insect traps with optical sensors and real-time analytics. The system employs a patented algorithm to capture flying insect signals in the field, classify pests, and transmit categorized data alongside environmental information. This enables early detection and informed pest-control decisions, supporting reduced pesticide use and improved crop yields while lowering labor requirements.

Onda Vision Technologies

Grant in 2020
Onda Vision Technologies is a company developing wearable sensors for real-time hydration monitoring, aiming to minimize exertional heatstroke incidents among youth, thereby reducing medical costs and long-term health risks associated with such conditions. Their IoT-based platform analyzes hydration data streams using proprietary deep-learning algorithms, enabling timely, meaningful end-user decisions through cloud-based analytics.

ThermoAI

Grant in 2019
ThermoAI optimizes industrial combustion processes using proprietary machine learning algorithms. Its systems continuously monitor factors such as moisture content, atmospheric pressure, and air intake levels, adjusting them in real-time to achieve near-perfect combustion. This results in fuel savings, increased energy output, extended equipment lifespan, and reduced emissions.

Harvest Thermal

Grant in 2019
Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

FarmSense

Grant in 2019
FarmSense provides an agricultural pest monitoring platform that uses smart insect traps with optical sensors and real-time analytics. The system employs a patented algorithm to capture flying insect signals in the field, classify pests, and transmit categorized data alongside environmental information. This enables early detection and informed pest-control decisions, supporting reduced pesticide use and improved crop yields while lowering labor requirements.

Pascal Tags

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2018, Pascal Tags specializes in chipless radio frequency identification technology for inventory management. Its platform replaces traditional barcodes with durable printed tags, offering item serialization, real-time tracking, and performance reports to enhance efficiency and visibility in logistics and manufacturing.

Home Dots

Grant in 2019
Home Dots is a technology company that offers remote contactless monitoring solutions for healthcare and home safety using the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technology. Their technology offers heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, interbeat interval, movement detection, and entry and exit detection.

Shower Stream

Grant in 2019
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.

Uniqarta

Grant in 2019
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for the manufacture of flexible electronics, focusing on small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs). The company has developed a proprietary laser-enabled assembly technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of chip placement by replacing traditional pick-and-place methods with a fast, massively parallel approach. This innovative technology allows for the seamless integration of ultra-thin ICs into everyday materials such as paper and plastic, resulting in Smart Materials that eliminate the need for additional RFID labels. By addressing critical integration challenges, Uniqarta empowers electronics manufacturers to create next-generation products that contribute to the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT).

PQSecure

Grant in 2019
PQSecure specializes in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions. They offer symmetric and asymmetric algorithms designed to secure current devices against potential threats from quantum computers.

Armaments Research Company

Grant in 2019
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.

Mobius Labs

Grant in 2019
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.

NXM LABS

Grant in 2019
NXM Labs Inc. specializes in the development of security and data integrity software that protects connected devices from cyber threats, including those posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enabling seamless collaboration among devices to enhance security and safeguard personal privacy. NXM Labs serves a variety of sectors, including communications, semiconductors, automotive, and enterprise software. Its technology empowers clients to automatically manage security across their operations, from hardware to cloud, ensuring the integrity and versatility of their data. The company has been recognized for its innovative contributions to IoT security, receiving the Frost & Sullivan’s North American Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in 2019.

Embedor Technologies

Grant in 2019
Embedor Technologies specializes in developing wireless sensor systems for monitoring the structural health of civil infrastructure. Its smart sensor platform and software framework enable reliable, real-time assessment of structures' condition, catering to both extreme events and long-term deterioration.

Wisran

Grant in 2019
WISRAN specializes in smart data and process management technology focused on real-time water measurement and management. The company develops a cloud-enabled software platform that collects data from various equipment, such as pumps, to provide insights into operations and business intelligence. This technology serves smart cities, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and regulators, aiming to enhance efficiency, identify new revenue opportunities, and reduce costs. Additionally, WISRAN offers a SaaS-based agtech platform that utilizes tablets equipped with accelerometers and GPS for agricultural equipment. This feature allows farmers to gather telematics data, ultimately improving worker productivity and optimizing agricultural machinery logistics.

ActiveMEMS

Grant in 2019
ActiveMEMS is a technology startup focused on commercializing advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies developed at the University of Michigan. The company leverages proprietary design and manufacturing innovations to deliver solutions for wireless sensing across diverse applications, such as industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, addressing the demands of next-generation energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To support the production of these advanced systems, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that enable the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials. This core technology platform not only facilitates the creation of energy harvesters but also extends to applications including high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for mobile consumer electronics.

ETALYC

Grant in 2019
ETALYC is a SaaS company specializing in optimizing traffic operations. It integrates modern technologies like IoT, machine learning, and big data analytics to analyze and improve traffic flow using data from various transportation modes.

Senseer

Grant in 2019
Senseer Health, founded in 2017, focuses on addressing the chronic disease market by developing Smart Medical Device Therapies for managing various chronic conditions, which affect a significant portion of older adults. The company's innovations began with patented microsensors that monitor implantable devices for patients with hydrocephalus, renal, and cardiovascular diseases. To enhance the effectiveness of these microsensor-enabled devices, Senseer has incorporated advanced wearable and ambient sensor technologies. The integration of these multi-modal sensor technologies with an IoT software platform allows for the utilization of proprietary data sets and predictive analytics. This comprehensive approach provides healthcare providers with tools for remote monitoring and timely interventions, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions while reducing costs and enhancing patient safety.

Fullmoon Sensors

Grant in 2019
Fullmoon Sensors specializes in the design and deployment of intelligent chemical sensing networks aimed at continuous monitoring of airborne chemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on solutions for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere. Its patented microfabricated sensors are capable of differentiating, speciating, and quantifying various VOCs while operating efficiently at low power, typically through a USB connection. By utilizing IoT technology, Fullmoon Sensors enables users to identify and measure different low-power gases, contributing to improved environmental monitoring and safety.

MicroSilicon

Grant in 2019
MicroSilicon Inc. specializes in the design and development of custom integrated sensors for use in challenging environments, particularly within the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company focuses on electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) sensing technologies. Its flagship product offers a unique in-field, inline EPR spectroscope that enables real-time monitoring of critical issues such as asphaltene deposition and corrosion, which pose significant challenges in the industry. By integrating advanced data processing and AI-based analytics on the Cloud, MicroSilicon provides solutions that help operators optimize pipeline integrity and downhole production while reducing chemical usage. The company has garnered recognition in the industry, being a finalist and award winner at prominent events and receiving accolades from various organizations.

TelosAir

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala, TelosAir specializes in developing IoT sensors designed to provide low-cost, large-scale networked air quality monitoring. The company's innovative sensors use electric fields to capture a wide range of particles for accurate air quality measurement.

AwareAbility Technologies

Grant in 2019
AwareAbility Technologies provides analytics solutions that extract insights from data collected in challenging environments. The company uses radiological power technologies, IoT‑style data collection, and machine learning analytics to enable businesses to gather and process information from almost any physical location. It focuses on overcoming barriers to data acquisition and processing in austere settings.

Xidas

Grant in 2019
Xidas designs and manufactures micro-scale sensing and actuation solutions for IoT, industrial, and life-technology applications. The company utilizes a patented miniaturization paradigm called Amalga, which blends novel manufacturing methods, design approaches, and diverse materials to create integrated micro-sensors, micro-actuators, 3D microstructures, and related substrates and assemblies. It employs non-silicon manufacturing processes to produce microelectronics substrates, 3D structures, and printed circuit boards, enabling compact, energy-efficient modules suitable for healthcare, biotech, medical devices, and a range of industrial IoT scenarios. By combining multidisciplinary expertise and a toolbox of precision fabrication, Xidas delivers industry-first smart modules and sensors designed to simplify process monitoring and control across various markets.

Sensatek Propulsion Technology

Grant in 2019
Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of advanced wireless ceramic sensors designed to withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, and strain. Their flagship product, Smartjet, enables the wireless monitoring of harsh environments within applications like fuel cells and gas turbine engines. The company also offers a solution called Vision AI, which utilizes video pixel data to perform wireless vibration and condition monitoring, providing insights into issues that may lead to system inefficiencies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts research focused on the synthesis and characterization of various ceramic materials, including nano-rod composites and micro-electromechanical systems, aimed at optimizing energy assets for utilities, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

FarmSense

Grant in 2019
FarmSense provides an agricultural pest monitoring platform that uses smart insect traps with optical sensors and real-time analytics. The system employs a patented algorithm to capture flying insect signals in the field, classify pests, and transmit categorized data alongside environmental information. This enables early detection and informed pest-control decisions, supporting reduced pesticide use and improved crop yields while lowering labor requirements.

MobIQ

Grant in 2019
MobIQ is the 1st mobile device-based network analytics solution for mobile virtual network operators and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT).

Millimeter Wave Systems

Grant in 2019
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Mesh++

Grant in 2019
Mesh++ develops solar-powered routers designed for wireless communication networks. Their routers utilize mobile processing power to deliver high-speed WiFi connections across vast areas outdoors and in public places, eliminating the need for cable laying and providing affordable internet access.

Atheraxon

Grant in 2019
Atheraxon is a technology company focused on enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation within industrial, logistics, and construction environments. The company provides a tracking technology platform that utilizes innovative mm-wave radar and fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology to deliver real-time spatial visibility for operators, assets, and equipment. This platform enables managers to track and automate workflows, receive notifications about exceptions, and generate detailed analytics. Atheraxon's solutions streamline operations by eliminating the need for cumbersome battery replacements and traditional RFID readers, offering accuracy up to five centimeters with lightweight, sticker-like tags. This advanced approach allows clients to achieve smaller infrastructure requirements, minimize downtime, and reduce liability risks.

Rurisond

Grant in 2018
Rurisond is an internet technology. Their Internet of Things is not fully developed. Their new perspective on communications technology is necessary to create a pervasive network of connected machines.

Inspirit IoT

Grant in 2018
Inspirit IoT develops sensor intelligence analytics and machine learning software for IoT devices. The company offers tools such as Xcelo Compiler, SoundGuardian, and DNN Architect to accelerate ML performance on diverse IoT hardware through chip-agnostic high-level synthesis and hardware accelerator technology, enabling customers to deploy efficient sensor-enabled solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

eSat Global

Grant in 2018
eSAT Global is a San Diego-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing direct-to-satellite connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company offers ultra-low power, two-way, and low-latency narrowband services tailored for a variety of sectors, including power distribution, oil and gas, smart agriculture, transportation, and maritime industries. eSAT Global's services do not depend on terrestrial infrastructure or backhaul, enabling global coverage with latency as low as two seconds. This capability allows clients to enhance their operational efficiency and minimize losses through reliable communication solutions.

Lux Semiconductors

Grant in 2018
Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.

Sinovia Technologies

Grant in 2018
Sinovia Technologies specializes in display technologies, including transparent electrodes for touch screens and flexible printed OLED displays. It uses roll-to-roll manufacturing akin to printing labels and packaging to produce lightweight, durable displays and indicator modules for IoT applications, designed for curved surfaces. The technology enables thinner, brighter, higher-contrast, and lower-power electronics that are cost-competitive with LED and LCD options. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Sinovia focuses on enabling hardware designers to integrate flexible displays into a range of electronic products and form factors.

Amber Agriculture

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2016, Amber Agriculture develops IoT-based sensor solutions for automated grain storage monitoring and management. Its technology helps farmers protect and optimize their crops, reducing waste and enabling better market timing.

Armaments Research Company

Grant in 2018
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.

Swarm Technologies

Grant in 2018
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2015. It focuses on providing accessible global connectivity through a network of low Earth orbit satellites. Swarm's services aim to deliver affordable Internet connectivity worldwide, catering to various sectors including agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and the automobile industry. By leveraging its satellite technology, Swarm facilitates communication and data transmission for diverse applications, enhancing connectivity in remote and underserved areas.

Jeeva

Grant in 2018
Jeeva Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing transmission devices utilizing Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth technologies. Incorporated in 2015, Jeeva focuses on enhancing internet connectivity for a wide range of devices, aiming to support the growing demand for connectivity solutions among the next billion users. Through its innovative products, the company addresses the challenges of connecting more devices in an increasingly digital world.

Tamosi

Grant in 2018
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.

BrainChild Technologies

Grant in 2017
BrainChild Technologies is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on enhancing parent-infant communication through innovative digital applications. The company has developed a smart pacifier designed to facilitate the early identification of hearing loss in infants. This device monitors an infant's sucking behavior in response to various stimuli, such as images or sounds, allowing for interactive engagement between parents and their children. By measuring behavioral data, BrainChild Technologies aims to support parents in recognizing potential hearing issues early, enabling timely interventions that can significantly improve outcomes for infants. The integration of educational games and applications further enriches the developmental experience for both parents and their children.

Joulez

Grant in 2017
Joulez is an innovative company focused on inspiring and empowering tween girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By creating educational products that appeal specifically to girls, Joulez aims to disrupt the traditional, male-oriented STEM toy market. The company designs fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor building kits that allow girls to engage in hands-on activities while developing essential STEM skills. Through deep user testing, Joulez ensures that its products resonate with both girls and their parents. These kits not only promote creativity and personalization but also provide access to engaging online content, equipping young girls with the knowledge, vocabulary, and confidence needed to pursue careers in technology and innovation.

PQSecure

Grant in 2017
PQSecure specializes in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions. They offer symmetric and asymmetric algorithms designed to secure current devices against potential threats from quantum computers.

DeepBits Technology

Grant in 2017
DeepBits Technology develops a threat discovery platform that disassembles and analyzes binary code to identify vulnerabilities, malware, and other security threats. Using artificial intelligence and deep learning, the platform assesses binary software early in the development cycle, enabling rapid classification of threats and tracing of their origins. The company focuses on organizing and interpreting binary data to provide cybersecurity solutions across devices, including computers, mobile devices, and IoT. By detecting weaknesses and malicious code at an early stage, DeepBits Technology aims to help organizations reduce cybersecurity costs and improve risk management without compromising performance.

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.

Sensatek Propulsion Technology

Grant in 2017
Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of advanced wireless ceramic sensors designed to withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, and strain. Their flagship product, Smartjet, enables the wireless monitoring of harsh environments within applications like fuel cells and gas turbine engines. The company also offers a solution called Vision AI, which utilizes video pixel data to perform wireless vibration and condition monitoring, providing insights into issues that may lead to system inefficiencies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts research focused on the synthesis and characterization of various ceramic materials, including nano-rod composites and micro-electromechanical systems, aimed at optimizing energy assets for utilities, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Uniqarta

Grant in 2017
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for the manufacture of flexible electronics, focusing on small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs). The company has developed a proprietary laser-enabled assembly technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of chip placement by replacing traditional pick-and-place methods with a fast, massively parallel approach. This innovative technology allows for the seamless integration of ultra-thin ICs into everyday materials such as paper and plastic, resulting in Smart Materials that eliminate the need for additional RFID labels. By addressing critical integration challenges, Uniqarta empowers electronics manufacturers to create next-generation products that contribute to the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT).

AwareAbility Technologies

Grant in 2017
AwareAbility Technologies provides analytics solutions that extract insights from data collected in challenging environments. The company uses radiological power technologies, IoT‑style data collection, and machine learning analytics to enable businesses to gather and process information from almost any physical location. It focuses on overcoming barriers to data acquisition and processing in austere settings.

Blumio

Grant in 2017
Blumio, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in the development of a non-invasive radio frequency wearable sensor designed to measure blood pressure and other cardiovascular diagnostics. Unlike traditional methods that rely on inflatable cuffs, Blumio's sensor utilizes radar technology to detect and analyze the pressure waves traveling through blood vessels, enabling continuous and accurate monitoring of blood pressure throughout daily activities. This innovative approach allows users to track their cardiovascular health in real-time, providing insights that traditional devices cannot offer. By focusing on the dynamic nature of blood pressure and its variations based on activity, Blumio aims to enhance the way individuals monitor their vitals and improve overall health and wellness.

Shower Stream

Grant in 2017
Shower Stream designs and manufactures motion-activated shower head adapters that reduce water wastage. Based in Austin, Texas, the company's IoT-enabled products are designed to improve hotel profitability by decreasing utility costs and enhancing guest experience.

Zizmos

Grant in 2017
Zizmos Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing cloud-connected seismic networks that offer earthquake early warning systems and high-resolution shake maps for urban environments. The company's technology utilizes mobile and wireless sensors, specifically micro electro mechanical sensors, to detect seismic activity. By providing timely notifications of earthquakes and other shake hazards through smartphones, Zizmos enhances public safety and preparedness in urban areas susceptible to seismic events.

ZeroUI

Grant in 2017
ZeroUI Inc. is an information technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, that specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology. Founded in 2012, the company develops innovative solutions for various applications, including virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a gesture-controlled robotic toy construction kit designed for children, promoting STEM learning and creative storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI offers an immersive e-learning platform that leverages its IoT robotics system to provide experiential learning opportunities, allowing users to engage with community projects and access a collective knowledge base to realize their ideas.

Virridy

Grant in 2017
Virridy specializes in affordable remote monitoring solutions for water, energy, and environmental projects worldwide. Their mission is to enhance transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness of these projects, thereby improving health and quality of life.

Turntide Technologies

Grant in 2017
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

MuMec

Grant in 2017
MuMec develops wireless transceiver technologies that significantly reduce operating power for use in Bluetooth low energy and LoRa/Sigfox protocols. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Xidas

Grant in 2017
Xidas designs and manufactures micro-scale sensing and actuation solutions for IoT, industrial, and life-technology applications. The company utilizes a patented miniaturization paradigm called Amalga, which blends novel manufacturing methods, design approaches, and diverse materials to create integrated micro-sensors, micro-actuators, 3D microstructures, and related substrates and assemblies. It employs non-silicon manufacturing processes to produce microelectronics substrates, 3D structures, and printed circuit boards, enabling compact, energy-efficient modules suitable for healthcare, biotech, medical devices, and a range of industrial IoT scenarios. By combining multidisciplinary expertise and a toolbox of precision fabrication, Xidas delivers industry-first smart modules and sensors designed to simplify process monitoring and control across various markets.

Chaos Prime

Grant in 2017
Chaos Prime specializes in industrializing artificial intelligence through its EdgeOps software platform, which integrates big data and AI to enhance operational technology. The platform offers prescriptive maintenance and analytics capabilities that enable system designers to forecast and prescribe operational outcomes, effectively reducing unplanned equipment downtime and increasing production yield. By transitioning from planned to actual events for real-time adjustments, it optimizes supply chain processes and enhances overall productivity. Furthermore, Chaos Prime develops highly reliable and ultra-secure wireless connectivity technology tailored for the Internet of Things, allowing semiconductor companies to achieve seamless and scalable connectivity. This combination of prescriptive analytics and advanced wireless solutions positions Chaos Prime as a leader in operational efficiency for industrial firms.

Rurisond

Grant in 2017
Rurisond is an internet technology. Their Internet of Things is not fully developed. Their new perspective on communications technology is necessary to create a pervasive network of connected machines.

Mobius Labs

Grant in 2017
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.

Arable

Grant in 2017
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

IOTAS

Grant in 2017
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs and configures a variety of smart devices, including outlets, hubs, switches, plugs, and sensors, to create a fully connected smart home environment. The company's platform seamlessly integrates pre-installed hardware with software, allowing residents to control and automate their lighting and devices according to their preferences and schedules. By streamlining the installation process for property developers, IOTAS enhances the attractiveness of multifamily units, enabling property owners to offer modern amenities, reduce utility and management costs, and appeal to prospective tenants looking for advanced living solutions.

Thalchemy

Grant in 2017
Thalchemy is a technology company developing neurally inspired algorithms and accelerators to enable continuous sensory processing in battery-powered devices such as smartphones and wearables. Its approach mimics the mammalian thalamus, routing and preprocessing sensory data for real-time interpretation across multiple modalities, enabling continuous detection of complex spatiotemporal signatures including gestures and voice cues. The company's sensory processing platform aims to extend battery life, support power-efficient voice and gesture control, and enable always-on applications and user interfaces. It offers compact, trainable sensor fusion software for gesture recognition, activity monitoring, and voice control across smartphones, wearables, and embedded devices, serving clients in gaming, fitness, and lifestyle sectors. The technology can function as an on-device assistant that monitors the environment and can alert caregivers or authorities in cases such as falls or arrhythmias. The company has roots dating to 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.
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