Wavelogix is a company that specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) sensing and data analytics platform aimed at enhancing infrastructure testing and monitoring. With a primary focus on public infrastructure, vertical and commercial construction, and the precast concrete sectors, Wavelogix provides a system that delivers real-time, in-place concrete strength measurements. This innovative approach eliminates the reliance on pre-established maturity curves or indices, thereby facilitating access to precise data. The platform simplifies workflows for construction engineers, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding material selection, construction timelines, budgets, and the allocation of essential resources.
WiLO Networks
Grant in 2024
WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.
Transparent Path
Grant in 2023
Transparent Path is a logistics technology company focused on enhancing supply chain visibility for perishable goods, addressing issues of waste, cost, and risk. Founded in 2018 and restructured as a social purpose corporation in 2020, the company combines advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and machine vision to modernize outdated supply chain practices. Their flagship product, the Transparent Path Visibility Platform, utilizes cellular sensors affixed to pallets, providing real-time data on location and environmental conditions to prevent spoilage and ensure product safety. Additional offerings include FreshScore, a predictive freshness algorithm that helps optimize product routing, and ProofScore, an algorithm that evaluates transparency in supply chains. These innovations not only help reduce operational losses but also promote environmental sustainability by minimizing waste. Transparent Path serves a diverse clientele, including sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and construction chemicals, and has established partnerships with notable organizations like Intel and ReFED. The company is actively working towards scaling its operations and expanding its offerings.
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.
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, founded in 2018 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializes in chipless identification technology aimed at enhancing inventory management. The company has developed an innovative RFID tag that operates without a microchip, allowing for effective tracking of inventory items. This technology provides an alternative solution for manufacturers, shippers, and consumers to monitor products throughout the supply chain, from production to retail and even in homes. By enabling precise location tracking with a single tag, Pascal Tags addresses the growing need for efficient inventory control in various sectors.
Blockalytics
Grant in 2022
Blockalytics specializes in industrial analytics for Internet of Things (IoT) edge applications, offering a platform that extracts insights from various data sources without the need to move the data. This approach simplifies the analytics process, cuts cloud costs, and ensures data ownership remains intact. By eliminating reliance on cloud infrastructure or central servers, Blockalytics significantly reduces latency, allowing for more efficient data processing. The company's technology enables industrial sectors to enhance their operations and decision-making capabilities through advanced analytics and machine learning.
Vence is a company that has developed a livestock management platform designed to enhance the control and management of cattle. Their innovative solution combines hardware, such as sensors and GPS technology, with application software, allowing farmers to remotely manage their livestock through virtual fencing. This technology enables farmers to optimize the use of available grazing land by increasing the number of animals on a farm while simultaneously reducing costs associated with traditional fencing and labor for moving animals. Additionally, Vence's platform provides valuable insights into animal behavior, health, and fertility, ultimately helping livestock breeders improve efficiency and increase protein yield.
2KR Systems is a manufacturer of wireless sensors and electromechanical equipment that serves various markets, including consumer, commercial, industrial, municipal, and military sectors. The company specializes in developing low-cost, durable wireless sensors that monitor environmental-driven loads such as snow, wind, and flooding on roofs, as well as vibrations that may indicate potential structural damage. By providing these solutions, 2KR Systems aims to enhance safety, protect property from damage, and promote the preservation of natural resources, all while offering cost-saving benefits to its customers.
PHYTunes, based in Palo Alto, California, addresses mobility challenges and handover interruptions for various applications, including robotics, automated mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, VoIP, and mobile real-time video. The company has developed a patented technology that creates a Single Frequency Wi-Fi Network capable of covering spaces up to 100,000 square feet, offering deployment at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional WLAN providers. Additionally, PHYTunes is working on a converged Wi-Fi and mid-band 5G solution for private networks, allowing for the simultaneous distribution of both network types across multiple carriers. This innovative approach utilizes existing wire-line infrastructure, such as telephone lines and fiber-optic cables, to enhance the coverage of high-frequency mobile systems, thus enabling cellular network providers and businesses to improve connectivity for their customers.
RanchCheck specializes in sensor technology aimed at enhancing tank monitoring and pump control for ranchers. The company provides equipment that assists in conserving water and fuel, thereby saving valuable time and reducing the need for vehicle maintenance. By enabling early detection of water issues, RanchCheck enhances operational efficiency and peace of mind for ranchers, allowing them to remotely monitor and manage their tanks and ranch activities effectively.
FarmSense is an innovative agricultural technology company that has developed a smart trapping system for monitoring insect populations in the field. Utilizing advanced optical sensor technology and a patented algorithm, FarmSense captures and categorizes signals from flying insects, transmitting this data alongside environmental conditions. This enables early detection of pest infestations, allowing farmers to reduce pesticide usage and enhance crop yields. The platform also employs real-time classification and intelligent analytics to automate the process of insect monitoring, facilitating judicious pesticide management, reducing costs, and minimizing crop loss. By leveraging modern computational capabilities, FarmSense aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of harmful insects while promoting the beneficial aspects of insect populations in agriculture.
Iris Light Technologies
Grant in 2021
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that focuses on advancing the cloud through innovative on-chip laser technology. It specializes in artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has developed a proprietary and scalable method to deposit multiple lasers onto a single chip, enhancing the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips. This technology supports applications in optical communications, optical sensors, and various emerging areas, including IoT sensors, positioning Iris Light Technologies as a key player in the rapidly growing silicon photonics market.
Onclave Networks
Grant in 2021
Onclave Networks specializes in IoT security and consulting, focusing on the protection of Operational Technology devices via its Secure IoT platform. This solution integrates best practices with patented software on standard hardware to ensure effective isolation and containment of segmented devices. The company offers a range of information technology-managed services, including cyber threat identification and analysis, server management, and cloud customer relationship management. By addressing potential IT issues, Onclave Networks helps businesses optimize their information storage, analysis, and delivery processes, ultimately aiming to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and mitigate risks.
Etalyc is a provider of cloud-based software designed to enhance traffic operations by leveraging advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and big data analytics. The company's platform integrates data from various sources, including road sensors, GPS, cameras, and even weather and social media inputs, to create a comprehensive map of traffic patterns. This innovative approach allows traffic operators to efficiently monitor infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and address issues related to congestion and emissions. By utilizing modern technology, Etalyc aims to improve overall traffic management and enhance the efficiency of transportation systems.
Lelantos is innovating the gas sensing industry by creating advanced IoT-compatible gas sensors designed for various monitoring applications, including threat detection, industrial safety, environmental and air quality monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The company utilizes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator arrays integrated into conventional silicon microchips, resulting in sensors that are miniature, low-power, and cost-effective while delivering superior detection performance compared to existing technologies. Lelantos aims to enhance safety, cleanliness, and health for current and future generations through its cutting-edge solutions.
WiLO Networks
Grant in 2021
WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.
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 is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.
Amber Agriculture
Grant in 2021
Amber Agriculture, Inc. specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and analytics solutions aimed at automating grain storage monitoring and management for farmers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through technology. Its flagship product is an IoT self-install kit that allows farmers to automate the monitoring of crop quality and grain management processes. By utilizing wireless sensors and cloud analytics, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively monitor and manage the condition of stored crops, minimize waste, and respond to market prices, all through a smartphone-connected system.
Silicon Assurance
Grant in 2021
Silicon Assurance specializes in hardware security software aimed at enhancing security and trust in silicon chips through a zero trust model. Founded in 2021 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company offers automated tools designed to streamline the security assessment of chip designs, thereby minimizing the risk of data leakage and protecting revenue for businesses. Silicon Assurance focuses on addressing challenges related to reverse engineering and identifying both intentional and unintentional design flaws in semiconductor components, including system-on-chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their solutions are particularly relevant for the electronics supply chain, supporting the security needs of smart-connected devices such as self-driving cars, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and smart grid technologies.
Lux Semiconductors
Grant in 2020
Lux Semiconductors specializes in the development of crystalline thin-film semiconductors aimed at enhancing the integration of semiconductor chips. The company utilizes a proprietary system-on-foil platform that supports heterogeneous integration, allowing for the incorporation of silicon circuitry onto a patterned flexible silicon substrate. This innovative approach enables the production of densely integrated, durable, lightweight, and flexible devices. Lux Semiconductors' technology serves a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, facilitating the fabrication of advanced electronic components that address current industry challenges.
Combplex specializes in remote monitoring technology aimed at enhancing digital agriculture and big data applications for commercial beekeepers. The company has developed a laser-based mite control system that effectively eliminates mites from honey bee colonies. This innovative system alerts beekeepers to issues within their colonies, allowing them to prioritize which colonies require further attention. Additionally, it incorporates temperature sensors and IoT connectivity, facilitating the creation of a more resilient ecosystem that contributes to improved bee health across various colonies and communities.
Lelantos is innovating the gas sensing industry by creating advanced IoT-compatible gas sensors designed for various monitoring applications, including threat detection, industrial safety, environmental and air quality monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The company utilizes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator arrays integrated into conventional silicon microchips, resulting in sensors that are miniature, low-power, and cost-effective while delivering superior detection performance compared to existing technologies. Lelantos aims to enhance safety, cleanliness, and health for current and future generations through its cutting-edge solutions.
Ateios Inc. develops advanced technology for manufacturing ultra-thin and customizable batteries suitable for various applications in electronics. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was founded in 2018 and focuses on creating zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2-5 times higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. This innovative manufacturing process enables the production of flexible batteries that can be tailored to fit specific product requirements. Ateios' technology is particularly applicable to smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables. By facilitating a new generation of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios aims to enhance the integration of battery technology into diverse electronic devices.
OWiC Technologies
Grant in 2020
OWiC Technologies specializes in the development of microscopic optical smart ID tags that seamlessly connect the physical and digital realms. Their innovative tags leverage an integrated circuit to provide enhanced security while maintaining a compact size, akin to that of a small computer. This technology allows clients to utilize a user-friendly, light-based interface for hand-held scanning, easily accessible through a smartphone. By combining advanced security features with affordability and convenience, OWiC Technologies aims to simplify identity verification processes for its customers.
SuperMEM specializes in the development of a lightweight chip that facilitates the integration of artificial intelligence into various devices. This innovative chip is designed to enhance Internet of Things applications without significantly increasing costs or power consumption. By providing a standard chip interface and simplifying software migration, SuperMEM enables clients to adopt advanced AI technology more easily and affordably. The company's focus on creating accessible solutions positions it as a key player in the transformation of everyday devices into smarter, more efficient tools.
FarmSense is an innovative agricultural technology company that has developed a smart trapping system for monitoring insect populations in the field. Utilizing advanced optical sensor technology and a patented algorithm, FarmSense captures and categorizes signals from flying insects, transmitting this data alongside environmental conditions. This enables early detection of pest infestations, allowing farmers to reduce pesticide usage and enhance crop yields. The platform also employs real-time classification and intelligent analytics to automate the process of insect monitoring, facilitating judicious pesticide management, reducing costs, and minimizing crop loss. By leveraging modern computational capabilities, FarmSense aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of harmful insects while promoting the beneficial aspects of insect populations in agriculture.
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.
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.
FarmSense is an innovative agricultural technology company that has developed a smart trapping system for monitoring insect populations in the field. Utilizing advanced optical sensor technology and a patented algorithm, FarmSense captures and categorizes signals from flying insects, transmitting this data alongside environmental conditions. This enables early detection of pest infestations, allowing farmers to reduce pesticide usage and enhance crop yields. The platform also employs real-time classification and intelligent analytics to automate the process of insect monitoring, facilitating judicious pesticide management, reducing costs, and minimizing crop loss. By leveraging modern computational capabilities, FarmSense aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of harmful insects while promoting the beneficial aspects of insect populations in agriculture.
Pascal Tags, founded in 2018 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializes in chipless identification technology aimed at enhancing inventory management. The company has developed an innovative RFID tag that operates without a microchip, allowing for effective tracking of inventory items. This technology provides an alternative solution for manufacturers, shippers, and consumers to monitor products throughout the supply chain, from production to retail and even in homes. By enabling precise location tracking with a single tag, Pascal Tags addresses the growing need for efficient inventory control in various sectors.
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
PQSecure Technologies
Grant in 2019
PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2019
Armaments Research Company specializes in developing advanced firearm accessories and analytics tailored for professional security forces globally. The company offers a self-aware system that includes embedded IoT sensors integrated into firearm grips, which monitor usage in real-time. These intelligent sensors, powered by artificial intelligence, deliver critical analytics and insights through mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By providing instant notifications, Armaments Research aims to enhance the safety of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to the protection of lives in various security contexts.
Embedor Technologies
Grant in 2019
Embedor Technologies specializes in developing wireless sensor systems that monitor the structural health of civil infrastructure. Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, the company offers a smart sensor platform and software framework that operates at multiple scales, enabling reliable, real-time assessments of structural conditions during extreme events and over long periods of deterioration. By integrating data processing and interpretation directly into edge devices, Embedor effectively addresses the common challenges associated with data overload in Internet of Things applications. This innovative approach allows clients to enhance safety, estimate the remaining service life of structures, and reduce maintenance costs.
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.
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 provide solutions for wireless sensing applications across various sectors, including industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, catering to the growing demand for energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To achieve this, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that allow for the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials into microsystems. Their core technology platform not only supports energy harvesting but also extends to applications such as high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for consumer electronics.
Etalyc is a provider of cloud-based software designed to enhance traffic operations by leveraging advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and big data analytics. The company's platform integrates data from various sources, including road sensors, GPS, cameras, and even weather and social media inputs, to create a comprehensive map of traffic patterns. This innovative approach allows traffic operators to efficiently monitor infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and address issues related to congestion and emissions. By utilizing modern technology, Etalyc aims to improve overall traffic management and enhance the efficiency of transportation systems.
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 designing and manufacturing custom integrated sensors for use in extreme environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Katy, Texas, the company is developing a permanent online electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) sensor aimed at addressing critical flow assurance challenges in the oil and gas sector. This innovative IoT sensor is equipped with data processing and AI-driven analytics software hosted on the Cloud, providing real-time monitoring capabilities. The EPR sensor plays a vital role in the oil industry by mitigating asphaltene deposition, a significant issue that can lead to costly operational challenges. MicroSilicon has gained recognition in the industry, being a finalist or recipient of several awards from organizations such as ADIPEC, iChemE, and S&P Global, and has been acknowledged in the startup community by entities like Rice Alliance and the Society of Production Engineers.
TelosAir, founded in 2016 by Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala and based in Potsdam, NY, specializes in the development of low-cost IoT sensors aimed at large-scale air quality monitoring. The company's advanced sensor technology utilizes electric fields to detect a diverse array of airborne particles, facilitating comprehensive air quality measurements. By integrating data reporting and analytics, TelosAir's solutions enhance health and safety, improve operational efficiency, and support risk management in commercial buildings. This enables users to effectively monitor air quality and implement informed strategies to mitigate air pollution.
Xidas is a technology company focused on creating advanced micro-scale solutions tailored for various sectors, including IoT, industrial applications, and life technology. Utilizing a proprietary miniaturization approach known as Amalga, Xidas combines innovative manufacturing techniques, design methodologies, and diverse materials to produce products that meet previously unattainable specifications. The company specializes in developing semiconductors, sensors, and 3D micro-devices, employing non-silicon manufacturing processes to deliver microelectronics substrates, micro-actuators, and printed circuit boards. Xidas aims to serve its industrial clients by offering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules and sensors, facilitating their implementation in a wide range of IoT scenarios and enhancing capabilities in biotech and medical device applications.
AwareAbility Technolgies
Grant in 2019
AwareAbility Technologies enables businesses gain new insights from analytics on data from almost anywhere in the physical world. They overcome barriers to gathering and processing data in austere environments through three core technologies: Radiological power technologies, Internet of Things -style data collection and Machine Learning analytics.
Sensatek Propulsion Technology
Grant in 2019
Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of wireless ceramic sensors designed to monitor extreme temperature, pressure, and strain in challenging environments. Its flagship product, Smartjet, enables real-time wireless monitoring within applications such as fuel cells, gas turbine engines, and rocket propulsion systems. The company also offers Vision AI, which extracts vibration data from video pixels to provide a cost-effective and easily deployable solution for wireless vibration and condition monitoring. This technology aids in preventing downtime and optimizing the performance of energy assets like hydroelectric and wind turbines by identifying issues such as shaft misalignment and excessive vibrations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts extensive research in ceramic processing and analysis, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of advanced ceramic materials suitable for high-temperature and harsh environments.
FarmSense is an innovative agricultural technology company that has developed a smart trapping system for monitoring insect populations in the field. Utilizing advanced optical sensor technology and a patented algorithm, FarmSense captures and categorizes signals from flying insects, transmitting this data alongside environmental conditions. This enables early detection of pest infestations, allowing farmers to reduce pesticide usage and enhance crop yields. The platform also employs real-time classification and intelligent analytics to automate the process of insect monitoring, facilitating judicious pesticide management, reducing costs, and minimizing crop loss. By leveraging modern computational capabilities, FarmSense aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of harmful insects while promoting the beneficial aspects of insect populations in agriculture.
MobIQ is the 1st mobile device-based network analytics solution for mobile virtual network operators and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT).
Atheraxon focuses on improving safety, efficiency, and automation across industrial, logistics, and construction sites by providing enhanced spatial visibility for managers and operators. The company leverages its advanced Theia mm-wave radar technology to achieve real-time, precise, and cost-effective localization of personnel, assets, and equipment. Additionally, Atheraxon employs fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology, which eliminates the need for cumbersome battery changes and enhances accuracy to within five centimeters. The company’s innovative tracking platform features sticker-like tags that can be easily applied to various items, allowing clients to maintain smaller infrastructure, reduce downtime, and lower liability risks. Through these solutions, Atheraxon aims to streamline workflows, facilitate prompt exception notifications, and deliver comprehensive analytics for improved operational management.
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 is a software company established in 2016 and based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in machine learning solutions for IoT hardware. The company aims to lead in sensor intelligence by providing advanced analytics that enhance the performance of IoT devices. Its offerings include the Xcelo Compiler, SoundGuardian, and DNN Architect, which deliver tools for deep neural network analysis, optimization, and hardware acceleration. By utilizing chip-agnostic high-level synthesis and custom platforms, Inspirit IoT enables clients to improve their hardware deployment efficiency and enhance customer experiences across various markets.
Lux Semiconductors
Grant in 2018
Lux Semiconductors specializes in the development of crystalline thin-film semiconductors aimed at enhancing the integration of semiconductor chips. The company utilizes a proprietary system-on-foil platform that supports heterogeneous integration, allowing for the incorporation of silicon circuitry onto a patterned flexible silicon substrate. This innovative approach enables the production of densely integrated, durable, lightweight, and flexible devices. Lux Semiconductors' technology serves a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and consumer internet-of-things electronics, facilitating the fabrication of advanced electronic components that address current industry challenges.
eSAT Global, founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, California, 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, which do not rely on terrestrial infrastructure or backhaul. This capability ensures global coverage with latency below two seconds, making it applicable across various sectors, including power distribution, oil and gas, smart agriculture, transportation, and maritime industries. By delivering guaranteed transmission, eSAT Global enables its clients to enhance operational efficiency and minimize losses.
Amber Agriculture
Grant in 2018
Amber Agriculture, Inc. specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and analytics solutions aimed at automating grain storage monitoring and management for farmers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through technology. Its flagship product is an IoT self-install kit that allows farmers to automate the monitoring of crop quality and grain management processes. By utilizing wireless sensors and cloud analytics, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively monitor and manage the condition of stored crops, minimize waste, and respond to market prices, all through a smartphone-connected system.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2018
Armaments Research Company specializes in developing advanced firearm accessories and analytics tailored for professional security forces globally. The company offers a self-aware system that includes embedded IoT sensors integrated into firearm grips, which monitor usage in real-time. These intelligent sensors, powered by artificial intelligence, deliver critical analytics and insights through mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By providing instant notifications, Armaments Research aims to enhance the safety of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to the protection of lives in various security contexts.
Swarm Technologies
Grant in 2018
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing accessible global connectivity through its low Earth orbit satellites, which facilitate affordable Internet services worldwide. Swarm's technology is applicable across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping and maritime, and the automobile industry. By focusing on cost-effective satellite communication, Swarm aims to bridge connectivity gaps in underserved regions and enhance operational efficiency across its diverse applications.
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.
Joulez is focused on redefining STEM engagement for girls by creating educational products that inspire and empower them. The company designs innovative kits that allow tween girls to build and personalize fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor, thereby enhancing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through extensive user testing, Joulez ensures that its offerings resonate with both girls and their parents, effectively addressing the gap in the traditionally boy-centric STEM toy market. Each kit not only fosters creativity and personal expression but also provides access to engaging online content, equipping girls with the knowledge and confidence needed for future innovations and careers in technology.
BrainChild Technologies
Grant in 2017
BrainChild Technologies is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and focuses on developing digital applications and smart devices aimed at enhancing parent-infant communication. The company's flagship product is a low-cost smart pacifier designed to improve the early identification of hearing loss in infants. This innovative device measures changes in an infant's sucking behavior in response to various images and sounds, enabling parents to engage in interactive activities with their children. By tracking behavioral data, BrainChild Technologies helps parents recognize potential hearing issues early, allowing for timely interventions that are crucial for effective treatment.
Mentium Technologies
Grant in 2017
Mentium Technologies Inc. specializes in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for power electronics, including cameras, sensors, microphones, and wearable devices. Founded in 2016 and located in Santa Barbara, California, the company focuses on creating ultra-high efficiency AI chips that enable complex video analytics in edge applications. By leveraging a unique approach centered on non-volatile memory devices, Mentium's technology facilitates analog in-memory computation, ensuring high speed, quality, and reliability for mission-critical AI inference. Their solutions aim to achieve optimal accuracy and performance, making them particularly valuable in applications that demand resilience to temperature and device variations, such as autonomous vehicles and cloud computing.
PQSecure Technologies
Grant in 2017
PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.
DeepBits is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.
Sensatek Propulsion Technology
Grant in 2017
Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of wireless ceramic sensors designed to monitor extreme temperature, pressure, and strain in challenging environments. Its flagship product, Smartjet, enables real-time wireless monitoring within applications such as fuel cells, gas turbine engines, and rocket propulsion systems. The company also offers Vision AI, which extracts vibration data from video pixels to provide a cost-effective and easily deployable solution for wireless vibration and condition monitoring. This technology aids in preventing downtime and optimizing the performance of energy assets like hydroelectric and wind turbines by identifying issues such as shaft misalignment and excessive vibrations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sensatek conducts extensive research in ceramic processing and analysis, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of advanced ceramic materials suitable for high-temperature and harsh environments.
AwareAbility Technolgies
Grant in 2017
AwareAbility Technologies enables businesses gain new insights from analytics on data from almost anywhere in the physical world. They overcome barriers to gathering and processing data in austere environments through three core technologies: Radiological power technologies, Internet of Things -style data collection and Machine Learning analytics.
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Blumio, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing non-invasive wearable sensors for cardiovascular diagnostics, particularly blood pressure monitoring. The company’s innovative technology employs radio frequency to detect and analyze arterial tissue movements, allowing for continuous blood pressure measurement without the need for traditional inflatable cuffs. Blumio aims to address the limitations of conventional blood pressure monitoring methods, which typically rely on measurements taken at rest with a sphygmomanometer. By providing a portable sensor that can be integrated with everyday devices, such as an iPhone case, Blumio enables users to accurately track their blood pressure throughout daily activities, enhancing the understanding of cardiovascular health.
ZeroUI Inc. is an innovative technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2012. It specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology, allowing users to create and interact with 3D shapes through hand gestures. The company offers a variety of applications across virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, the Internet of Things, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a robotic toy construction kit designed for children that promotes STEM learning, playful communication, and storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI provides an e-learning platform that facilitates immersive experiential learning, making it accessible anytime and anywhere through its IoT Robotics system. This platform encourages users to explore and utilize a collective knowledge base from community projects, fostering creativity and innovation.
Virridy offers cost-effective remote monitoring solutions tailored for water, energy, and environmental projects, primarily in global development contexts. The company specializes in remote sensors designed to monitor rural and remote water supplies, including applications such as water pumps, filters, cook stoves, and latrines. These sensors utilize cellular-based reporting to deliver user and performance data that is analyzed and presented online in near-real time. By enhancing transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness, Virridy aims to improve health and overall quality of life for communities reliant on these critical resources.
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
MuMec, Inc. is a fabless startup based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014, specializing in the development of wireless transceiver technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that significantly lower operating power for devices utilizing Bluetooth low energy and LoRa/Sigfox protocols. By enabling continuous operation of sensor node devices for extended periods—often using scavenged or battery power—MuMec's transceivers cater to various applications, including wireless audio streaming and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Their innovations aim to enhance energy efficiency, allowing consumers to reduce power consumption and extend the battery life of various electronic devices.
Xidas is a technology company focused on creating advanced micro-scale solutions tailored for various sectors, including IoT, industrial applications, and life technology. Utilizing a proprietary miniaturization approach known as Amalga, Xidas combines innovative manufacturing techniques, design methodologies, and diverse materials to produce products that meet previously unattainable specifications. The company specializes in developing semiconductors, sensors, and 3D micro-devices, employing non-silicon manufacturing processes to deliver microelectronics substrates, micro-actuators, and printed circuit boards. Xidas aims to serve its industrial clients by offering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules and sensors, facilitating their implementation in a wide range of IoT scenarios and enhancing capabilities in biotech and medical device applications.
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.
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.
Kelvin operates as an energy management and electrification platform specifically designed for radiator-heated buildings. Its innovative system features smart thermostatic radiator enclosures, known as Cozys, which are networked to central heating controls. This technology aims to minimize fuel waste, lower building emissions, and enhance tenant comfort. Kelvin's hybrid electrification platform allows buildings to electrify a significant portion of their heating requirements at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods. By optimizing heating fuel sources based on energy pricing and building conditions, Kelvin's technology helps radiator-heated buildings meet stringent emission caps efficiently. The company's solutions have been validated to provide substantial savings on heating costs and have received multiple recognitions for innovation in energy management.
Calyx develops advanced sensor platforms that monitor various parameters in poultry and livestock, utilizing cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges in the industry. The company specializes in gas sensor technology that detects airborne chemical emissions through innovative sensors patterned with viruses that bind to specific gas molecules. These sensors provide high specificity and sensitivity, changing color in response to different gases and their concentrations. By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision technology, and data science, Calyx aims to enhance environmental monitoring and improve health outcomes for livestock and poultry, offering commercial customers effective solutions to track daily environmental changes.
Resensys specializes in structural health monitoring solutions utilizing its advanced wireless Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology, known as SenSpot. This technology enables high-performance data acquisition with minimal power consumption, exemplified by its wireless strain gauge sensor, which can capture up to 100 strain samples per second while lasting up to ten years on a single battery. In addition to strain measurement, SenSpot sensors are designed to monitor various structural parameters, including vibration, tilt, inclination, temperature, and humidity. By providing real-time data on these critical metrics, SenSpot sensors offer essential insights for detecting overstrain, metal fatigue, crack formation, and foundation instability, thereby supporting infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, and pipelines in maintaining their structural integrity.
Inspirit IoT
Grant in 2017
Inspirit IoT is a software company established in 2016 and based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in machine learning solutions for IoT hardware. The company aims to lead in sensor intelligence by providing advanced analytics that enhance the performance of IoT devices. Its offerings include the Xcelo Compiler, SoundGuardian, and DNN Architect, which deliver tools for deep neural network analysis, optimization, and hardware acceleration. By utilizing chip-agnostic high-level synthesis and custom platforms, Inspirit IoT enables clients to improve their hardware deployment efficiency and enhance customer experiences across various markets.
TelosAir, founded in 2016 by Dr. Suresh Dhaniyala and based in Potsdam, NY, specializes in the development of low-cost IoT sensors aimed at large-scale air quality monitoring. The company's advanced sensor technology utilizes electric fields to detect a diverse array of airborne particles, facilitating comprehensive air quality measurements. By integrating data reporting and analytics, TelosAir's solutions enhance health and safety, improve operational efficiency, and support risk management in commercial buildings. This enables users to effectively monitor air quality and implement informed strategies to mitigate air pollution.
Pulsics focuses on developing voice-enabled technology that aims to create positive impacts on the economy, society, and technological understanding. By utilizing biologically-inspired solutions and machine intelligence, the company enhances daily life through intelligent sensors. Pulsics' offerings are positioned within the expanding global voice and speech recognition market, which is valued at $113 billion. Their technology plays a significant role in related sectors such as wearables and the Internet of Things, engaging key players in the voice recognition ecosystem, including mobile phone manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and system integrators.
MonoLets is a company focused on enhancing supply chain management through its innovative real-time item-level data platform. By developing active digital labels that utilize standards-based Bluetooth technology, MonoLets creates a mesh network for effective tracking of items. This system offers reliable data transmission over existing internet infrastructure, presenting a cost-effective alternative to traditional RFID labels. The company's solutions not only reduce expenses associated with equipment, scanning, and labor but also provide clients with enhanced insights and data for better decision-making in their supply chains.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Grant in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. It specializes in providing smart device solutions for building management. The company offers a range of services, including smart building management, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting. Additionally, it focuses on creating an integrated ecosystem that incorporates robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation technologies to enhance facility and campus management.
The Samraksh
Grant in 2016
The Samraksh is a wireless sensor network expertise with innovative research into the hardware, software and algorithmic issues.
Swarm Technologies
Grant in 2016
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing accessible global connectivity through its low Earth orbit satellites, which facilitate affordable Internet services worldwide. Swarm's technology is applicable across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping and maritime, and the automobile industry. By focusing on cost-effective satellite communication, Swarm aims to bridge connectivity gaps in underserved regions and enhance operational efficiency across its diverse applications.
Service Robotics & Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. It specializes in providing smart device solutions for building management. The company offers a range of services, including smart building management, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting. Additionally, it focuses on creating an integrated ecosystem that incorporates robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation technologies to enhance facility and campus management.
CubeWorks Inc. specializes in developing millimeter-scale computing solutions, focusing on autonomous wireless sensing technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company has created the Cubisens platform, which includes ultra-small wireless smart sensors for various applications such as healthcare logistics, supply chain management, cold chain monitoring, security, and environmental monitoring. These sensors are characterized by their lightweight and durable design, making them suitable for deployment in challenging environments. By enabling real-time tracking and providing critical data access, CubeWorks aims to enhance the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape with innovative sensing solutions that address a wide range of monitoring needs.
zGlue, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based company established in 2014, specializing in developing single chipstack solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company offers a platform and process for creating custom chips on demand, addressing the growing need for rapid product development in the hardware sector. Through its ChipBuilder software platform and proprietary Smart Fabric interposer, zGlue enables businesses to accelerate their time-to-market with high-quality chips. The company has established manufacturing partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing its capabilities in miniaturization, affordability, and scalability for custom integrated circuits. However, zGlue filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in January 2021, indicating significant financial challenges.
K&A Wireless
Grant in 2016
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Skylark Wireless
Grant in 2016
Skylark Wireless LLC, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced wireless networking hardware and radio systems aimed at addressing the digital divide. The company develops multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) radio solutions primarily for the rural broadband market, including its Faros system, which offers a comprehensive point-to-multi-point rural broadband solution. Skylark's product lineup features various software-defined radios (SDRs) tailored for long-range, high-speed communications in challenging terrains, as well as custom printed circuit board (PCB) design and fabrication services. By leveraging patented technologies that enable high-capacity and low-interference communications, Skylark aims to enhance broadband accessibility for underserved communities. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from Rice University, the company has secured numerous grants and contracts, reflecting its commitment to advancing wireless connectivity for both fixed and mobile environments.
Endectra, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in developing distributed sensor networks. These networks are designed to serve diverse sectors, including defense, medicine, and industry. The company's innovative technology includes biophotonic probes for non-invasive, real-time physiological measurements, plug-load power meters for enterprise energy management, spectrometers for manufacturing, and low-cost, ultralight vapor sensors for defense applications. Endectra's solutions enable clients to integrate novel sensor technologies, enhancing efficiency and performance in their respective fields.
BEM Controls
Grant in 2016
BEM Controls specializes in monitoring and controlling energy systems through its open-architecture software. The company's solutions leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to facilitate the oversight of significant electrical loads, solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage units, security cameras, and various IoT sensors. Clients are able to actively monitor their energy usage, conduct analytics, and manage energy systems in both commercial and residential buildings. BEM Controls offers a diverse range of software products and related services to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
MbientLab offers an innovative and powerful platform with services that makes it simple to connect devices to Smartphones. Their unique BLE-enabled solution dramatically decreases cost and time to market, empowering manufacturers and developers to quickly scale their connected products to millions of users.
Pulzze Systems
Grant in 2016
Pulzze Systems is an Innovative IOT startup in the Silicon Valley addressing the needs of IOT solutions. Today, IOT deployments need a lot of software development and skill set to integrate different vendors, service providers, devices and applications to deploy an IOT solution. We eliminate the need for THAT integration software development effort. Instead, we offer a simple, intuitive way of "configuring" interactions between the different solution entities and thus enabling rapid deployment of IOT solutions in any vertical.
ZeroUI Inc. is an innovative technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2012. It specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology, allowing users to create and interact with 3D shapes through hand gestures. The company offers a variety of applications across virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, the Internet of Things, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a robotic toy construction kit designed for children that promotes STEM learning, playful communication, and storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI provides an e-learning platform that facilitates immersive experiential learning, making it accessible anytime and anywhere through its IoT Robotics system. This platform encourages users to explore and utilize a collective knowledge base from community projects, fostering creativity and innovation.
WiseWear is an award-winning Internet of Things (IoT) company that designs and develops a range of connected devices and services aimed at enhancing health, safety, and security for families. By integrating proprietary biosensing and wireless communication technologies into everyday items, WiseWear makes technology seamlessly blend into daily life. The company's devices track human activities and can send notifications to emergency contacts in critical situations, as well as provide mobile alerts for important calls, texts, and reminders. This innovative approach allows consumers to effectively manage their health and wellness while enjoying stylish and functional products.
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.
SolePower creates a connected work boot that helps industrial workers become safer and more efficient. Industrial worksites are dangerous and dynamic; the costs of small inefficiencies add up quickly, and big mistakes can result in serious incidents or loss of life. SmartBoots aim to lower incident rates, increase work site visibility, and establish metrics from which workflow and safety improvements can be made. At the core of the system is an Army-tested, patented kinetic charger which uses walking motion to sustainably charge sensors embedded inside the boot. (Pilot unit includes GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, IMU, Sub-GHz RF, thermocouple, Wifi, altimeter). SolePower's mission is to take the functionality of a variety of standalone wearables and combine them into a single, compact, self-charged platform. The team is partnered with SR Max (a leading safety footwear provider) and the US Army.