National Science Foundation

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

James Donlon

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Program Director

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Director

Past deals in Software

Map Collective

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

QSimulate

Grant in 2022
QSimulate is a Boston-based company that develops cloud-based quantitative simulation tools aimed at addressing complex challenges in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. By harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, QSimulate’s platform facilitates quantum molecular simulations, allowing clients to tackle industrial-scale problems more effectively. The tools offered by the company automate workflows, relieving computational scientists of routine tasks and thereby increasing productivity. This innovation enables organizations to accelerate their research and development processes, ultimately enhancing their capacity to innovate and solve critical issues in their fields.

Xogo

Grant in 2022
Xogo is a hardware and software platform aimed at empowering individuals, particularly those with disabilities, to effectively engage with technology. It provides a versatile solution by enabling connections between a wide variety of devices, including standard USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack inputs. This compatibility allows users to integrate and control diverse technologies, such as cable boxes, smart home devices, and video game consoles, according to their specific needs and preferences. By addressing issues of device incompatibility and usability, Xogo helps users to maximize the functionality of their technology, fostering a more inclusive and user-friendly experience.

Vence

Grant in 2022
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.

Stochastic Research Technologies

Grant in 2022
Stochastic Research Technologies specializes in delivering fundamental and applied research focused on algorithms, methods, and tools that address challenges in energy, environmental sustainability, molecular modeling, process management, supply chain management, and biomedical engineering. The company develops software solutions aimed at resolving complex issues in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical sectors. By leveraging modeling, optimization under uncertainty, and process control, Stochastic Research Technologies enables clients across various industries to access effective solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Intelligent Medicine

Grant in 2022
Intelligent Medicine specializes in software and simulation services focused on enhancing safety in medical environments through innovative technologies. The company has developed a simulation platform that enables architects and facility stakeholders to evaluate and optimize building designs and operational protocols. By testing various designs and protocols, the platform helps to identify areas for improvement, thereby reducing the likelihood of infectious disease transmission and alleviating user congestion. This capability allows for a rapid feedback loop, supporting the planning and implementation of effective safety policies and design strategies to improve overall outcomes in healthcare settings.

Quantworks

Grant in 2022
Quantworks is a provider of data analytics tools aimed at helping companies effectively monetize their data. The company specializes in developing analytic software that enhances decision-making processes for various sectors, including financial institutions, consumer product companies, retailers, and healthcare providers. By creating analytic prototypes and value-producing applications, Quantworks enables businesses to operationalize their data, leading to improved outcomes and more efficient operations.

Airmettle

Grant in 2022
AirMettle is a software-defined storage platform with integrated distributed parallel processing enabling direct queries of semi-structured content in storage. They can transform disparate data formats into exactly those required by analysis tools, substantially reducing network traffic.

Omega Hydrodynamics Research

Grant in 2022
Omega Hydrodynamics Research is developing solutions to challenging fluid-structure interaction problems with fast cloud-based CFD software. Their OMEGA-CFD is a novel computational fluid dynamics software for simulating transient fluid-structure interaction problems. Their OMEGA-SW is a comprehensive numerical model for simulating wave-ship-bathymetry interaction in shallow water.

Psyonic

Grant in 2022
Psyonic, Inc. specializes in developing advanced bionic limbs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with amputations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on creating accessible, affordable solutions for its users. Its flagship product, an advanced bionic hand, is notable for its speed, ease of control, and ability to provide sensory feedback. The hand utilizes muscle pattern recognition and machine learning algorithms, allowing for customization based on the user's specific needs and preferences. Designed to withstand impacts, the bionic hand is intended to enable users to perform daily tasks with greater ease. Psyonic's goal is to ensure that the costs associated with its products are fully covered by insurance, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.

Cambrian Works

Grant in 2021
Cambrian Works is a space technology development firm focused on enhancing fault-tolerant space communications networks. The company specializes in creating both hardware and software solutions designed to serve as a network provider for Earth and lunar constellation networks. Its offerings include network management tools that can function as standalone software or be integrated into the GigRouter, which facilitates connectivity and routing within spacecraft. Cambrian Works aims to provide clients with flexible connectivity options, enabling them to quickly establish low-latency and secure networks for effective communication with bus processors and crosslink and downlink terminals.

Lambda Function

Grant in 2021
Lambda Function provides software that leverages advanced analytics and machine learning on real-time process parameter data from CNC machines and combines it with contextual data to support effective decision-making, enabling machine shops to increase productivity and increase the level of machining autonomy.

ExciPlex

Grant in 2021
ExciPlex develops diagnostic systems for detecting mycotoxins in animal feed and feed inputs. It has developed a portable spectrometer capable of cloud-based processing or offline processing. The device can be used on-site to detect the toxin levels in animal feed and delivers feedback via mobile devices and web platforms.

NanoVMs

Grant in 2021
NanoVMs is the only production ready unikernel platform in the industry.

Supranational

Grant in 2021
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.

Etalyc

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

Emagine Solutions Technology

Grant in 2021
Emagine Solutions Technology, LLC is a Tucson, Arizona-based company specializing in mobile ultrasound imaging technology. Its flagship product, VistaScan, enables healthcare providers to convert standard mobile devices into effective ultrasound imaging tools, enhancing diagnostic capabilities. The company is currently developing its technology at the Arizona Center for Innovation, a business incubator located at the UA Tech Park. This facility offers valuable business assistance programs and resources, helping Emagine Solutions Technology advance its innovative solutions in the medical imaging field.

Lucata

Grant in 2021
Lucata Corporation specializes in developing advanced hardware and software technology to enhance memory utilization for various industries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in South Bend, Indiana, and Palo Alto, Lucata produces motherboards, node cards, and memory servers designed for high-performance analytics. The company employs patented migrating thread technology to enable organizations to perform extensive multi-hop analytics and graph analysis on massive databases, facilitating insights from complex data structures with up to one trillion vertices. Lucata's solutions cater to sectors such as financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, and telecommunications, allowing users to leverage existing graph database software for deeper analysis without the need for extensive software layers. The company's architecture is energy-efficient, supports linear performance scaling, and significantly reduces latency, making it a powerful option for organizations tackling big data challenges.

DeepBits

Grant in 2021
DeepBits is a cybersecurity firm dedicated to indexing and analyzing binary code to enhance threat discovery and mitigation. Drawing inspiration from Google's mission to organize information, DeepBits aims to improve the security of various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. The company leverages over a decade of multimillion-dollar research, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense, to quickly identify vulnerabilities and classify malware, even as it attempts to conceal its identity. Utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning, DeepBits' platform accurately disassembles and analyzes binary files, enabling organizations to detect threats early in the software development cycle. This proactive approach helps companies reduce cybersecurity expenditures and effectively prevent potential cyber threats.

Kinetica Labs

Grant in 2021
Kinetica Labs' Motion Capture technology converts a video to accurate posture data that can be used to assess ergonomic risks in the workplace without the need for markers, suits, or sensors.

Qas.ai

Grant in 2021
Qas.ai specialized in the creation and commercialization of software that worked in conjunction with image-guided surgical equipment. The company's multidisciplinary team includes experts in biomedical engineering, neurosurgery, and pathology.

Simpact

Grant in 2021
Simpact develops analytics and forecasting software to help businesses make data-driven decisions. The company's headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts.

PrisAM

Grant in 2021
PrisAM specializes in developing advanced printing hardware for the manufacturing of lattice core structures. The company's technology focuses on non-planar printing and the deposition of continuous trusses, which enhances part strength and reduces printing times while minimizing material usage. Additionally, PrisAM provides customized slicing software, further optimizing the printing process for its clients.

OnSystem Logic

Grant in 2021
OnSystem Logic specializes in security software that protects computer systems from malware and application vulnerabilities. Their flagship product, OnSystem Defender, delivers a non-bypassable application hardening solution designed to integrate seamlessly with existing software. This proactive approach provides businesses with a robust defense against cyberattacks and application flaws, ensuring comprehensive access control and safeguarding sensitive data. By focusing on preventative measures, OnSystem Logic aims to enhance the overall security posture of organizations and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats.

Gate Scientific

Grant in 2021
Gate Scientific makes products that enable great research and improve healthcare decisions by bringing to market intuitive solutions that simplify complex problems. By bringing to market intuitive solutions that simplify complex problems, they allow for the latest technologies to benefit more people.

QUANTERRA SOFTWARE

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

NeuroLogic Solutions

Grant in 2021
Neurologic Solutions is a pre-revenue company that develops smart EEG analytic software. The company was established in 2016 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sassafras Tech Collective

Grant in 2021
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Drought Diet Prouducts

Grant in 2021
A new class of irrigation that reduces irrigation water needs by 80%, first of its kind hard Tech solution that addresses global water scarcity and food security. As the world suffers from water scarcity from droughts or overuse, we are the solution to fix the problem on the farm so more water can flow to urban centers. Hard Tech core solution with software backend enhancements. Brands: UmidaAG.com and Grey4Green.com (see YouTube channels for more details about us) UmidaAG.com is targeting industrial agriculture, Grey4Green.com is targeting urban landscapes using greywater as an alternative water source.

DeepSim

Grant in 2021
DeepSim specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) technology that enhances the efficiency of chip design and verification processes. The company's innovative solutions facilitate non-electronic circuit simulations, allowing chip designers to detect and address voltage, current, and stress anomalies within their designs. By streamlining these critical aspects of chip development, DeepSim aims to improve the overall reliability and performance of electronic circuits.

Labrador Systems

Grant in 2021
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, focused on developing assistive robots to enhance daily living. Founded in 2017, the company aims to improve the quality of life for individuals by creating a new generation of personal robots that address everyday needs. By leveraging advanced robotics hardware and software, Labrador Systems designs practical applications to support home health and assist individuals in their daily activities.

BiomeSense

Grant in 2021
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

Birkeland Current

Grant in 2020
Birkeland Current is an engineering service industry that produces solutions for technology development and business startups. Birkeland Current, LLC specializing in design, manufacturing, business development, system engineering, software, and data services. The company provides remote access to clients and users of BCP controls energy monitoring and controls systems.

Thinking Robots

Grant in 2020
Thinking Robots, founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in software solutions for robotic tasks applicable across various robotic platforms. The company develops custom software that integrates natural language dialogue, sensors, and actuators to enhance robotic architecture. This technology enables robots to interact with humans and includes high-level planning capabilities, allowing developers to create interactive and teachable robots that can be directly instructed by users.

Altrix Medical

Grant in 2020
Altrix Medical is a medical company that develops online applications and medical equipment in order to improve people's lives. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Centreville, Virginia.

Pi-Radio

Grant in 2020
Pi-Radio is a telecommunications startup that specializes in developing low-power, fully digital transceiver boards, specifically designed for future millimeter-wave radios. The company's primary product is a four-channel transceiver that serves as an essential tool for wireless research engineers. By offering affordable software-defined radio (SDR) systems, Pi-Radio aims to democratize experimental wireless research, allowing engineers to explore advanced wireless technologies. Their products are complemented by free and open-source software implementations, facilitating the development of innovations related to 6G and beyond.

MuukTest

Grant in 2020
MuukTest is a software testing platform based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2019. The company specializes in codeless test automation, allowing software developers to create, execute, and manage automated tests efficiently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MuukTest enhances testing productivity, reportedly increasing it by up to 26 times. This innovation enables clients to minimize the time spent on manual testing processes and infrastructure management, allowing them to concentrate on more valuable tasks within their software development lifecycle.

Quicksilver Biosciences

Grant in 2020
Quicksilver Biosciences is a venture capital-backed biotechnology company focused on developing a CMOS-integrated biosensor platform for rapid genomic identification. This innovative platform employs proprietary sensing techniques intended to achieve target sensitivity levels that surpass existing standards in the field. By providing a portable solution, Quicksilver aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare professionals, ultimately contributing to reduced patient health costs.

Radiologics

Grant in 2020
Radiologics specializes in clinical research and medical imaging, offering software and clinical trial services. The company has developed a clinical trial software platform that facilitates image data management for clinical trials. This platform includes features such as file transfer and verification, integration with clinical data, automation of image processing routines, and connectivity solutions. By providing these tools, Radiologics supports health professionals in enhancing clinical research and improving diagnostic processes.

Prime Labs

Grant in 2020
Prime Labs is a company focused on enhancing drug discovery through its cloud-based software platform, which specializes in mass spectrometry data processing, analysis, reporting, and visualization. The software is designed to support a variety of instruments and workflows, enabling scientists to conduct experiments with greater accuracy and efficiency. By streamlining the data processing experience, Prime Labs offers a user-friendly solution that minimizes the complexity typically associated with such tasks, allowing researchers to focus on their work with minimal training or installation requirements. This innovative approach facilitates a broader range of experiments in a shorter time frame, ultimately contributing to advancements in medical research and drug development.

Couture Technologies

Grant in 2020
Couture Technologies is a software development firm established in 2019 and based in Gallatin, Tennessee. The company focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D simulation technologies to enhance retail experiences. Its software enables retailers to create photo-realistic 3D simulations of products, allowing customers to virtually try them on with high accuracy. This innovative approach empowers retailers to offer a personalized and immersive shopping experience, helping them better engage with their customers.

Sumaq Life

Grant in 2020
Sumaq Life is a software company that identifies patients who qualify for genomic testing and develops personalized treatment plans based on test results and gene regulatory modeling. Their AI approach allows for both single-agent and multi-agent therapy.

EyePredict

Grant in 2020
EyePredict is a developer of commercializing predictive attention software which is intended to improve health commonly for neurological and psychiatric conditions to allow marketplaces to optimize commercial displays. The company intends to improve decision making for attention development which reflects upon patterns in mental dysfunction using neuroscience based software technology to predict visual attention. EyePredict was established by Ran Carmi in Los Angeles, California.

Docugami

Grant in 2020
Docugami, Inc. is an artificial intelligence document engineering company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017. The firm develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that utilizes various AI techniques, including natural language processing, image recognition, and declarative markup. This technology empowers businesses of all sizes to significantly enhance the creation and management of their documents, ultimately leading to improved insight, efficiency, and overall business impact. By leveraging advanced AI methods, Docugami aims to transform how organizations handle their unique documentation needs.

EPIImaging

Grant in 2020
EPIImaging operates a 3D computer vision platform that focuses on developing camera arrays for light-field capture and analysis. The company's technology is grounded in epipolar-plane image analysis, which is crucial for high-quality passive ranging. By leveraging this innovative approach, EPIImaging enables precise image acquisition and addresses challenges such as the aperture problem and the correspondence problem among various captured viewpoints. Through their advancements in 3D vision systems, the company aims to enhance image processing capabilities and improve the overall quality of visual data.

Psyonic

Grant in 2020
Psyonic, Inc. specializes in developing advanced bionic limbs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with amputations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on creating accessible, affordable solutions for its users. Its flagship product, an advanced bionic hand, is notable for its speed, ease of control, and ability to provide sensory feedback. The hand utilizes muscle pattern recognition and machine learning algorithms, allowing for customization based on the user's specific needs and preferences. Designed to withstand impacts, the bionic hand is intended to enable users to perform daily tasks with greater ease. Psyonic's goal is to ensure that the costs associated with its products are fully covered by insurance, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.

Pearl Street Technologies

Grant in 2020
Pearl Street Technologies specializes in the development of the SUGAR platform, a comprehensive tool for power grid planning that enhances the reliability and sustainability of electrical networks. Inspired by advanced computer chip design methodologies, SUGAR offers modeling, optimization, and design capabilities tailored for grid operators, utilities, and project developers. The platform automates the creation of base case planning models and effectively addresses complex contingencies and extreme grid conditions. By streamlining project workflows and reducing network upgrade costs, SUGAR facilitates the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, thereby supporting stakeholders in their efforts to build a more resilient power infrastructure.

SandBox Semiconductor

Grant in 2020
Developer of semiconductor's software tool designed to accelerate manufacturing process development. The company's semiconductor's software tool enables process engineers to identify optimal etch and deposition recipes with one-third the experiments, three times faster and less expensive than current methods, enabling them to develop recipe quickly and easily thereby accelerating manufacturing process development and deployment of new microelectronic devices.

Trash

Grant in 2020
Trash Inc. is a video editing software company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify the creation and editing of short-form videos. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that features predictive editing capabilities, allowing users to quickly generate high-quality videos directly from their phones. Trash Inc.'s innovative toolkit includes a stock video repository, enhanced by computer vision technology, to assist users in real-time video editing. The company has received backing from the National Science Foundation and operates under the umbrella of Visual Supply Company since late 2020.

7 Generation Games

Grant in 2020
7 Generation Games, Inc. is an educational game developer based in Santa Monica, California, focused on creating interactive learning tools for schools and districts. The company specializes in games that teach essential math concepts such as multiplication, division, geometry, probability, and fractions, while also integrating resources on Native American culture. In addition to its educational games, 7 Generation Games offers supplemental materials for educators, including films, presentations, and curated historical content. The company has also developed the 7 Gen Blocks platform, which allows curriculum publishers to create customized, white-label educational games efficiently, significantly reducing development time and costs. This platform streamlines the game creation process, making it more accessible for educators and curriculum developers.

Supranational

Grant in 2019
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.

Xogo

Grant in 2019
Xogo is a hardware and software platform aimed at empowering individuals, particularly those with disabilities, to effectively engage with technology. It provides a versatile solution by enabling connections between a wide variety of devices, including standard USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack inputs. This compatibility allows users to integrate and control diverse technologies, such as cable boxes, smart home devices, and video game consoles, according to their specific needs and preferences. By addressing issues of device incompatibility and usability, Xogo helps users to maximize the functionality of their technology, fostering a more inclusive and user-friendly experience.

The Bee Corp

Grant in 2019
The Bee Corp specializes in developing infrared image analysis software aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of bee pollination. Its primary product, Verifli, utilizes data analytics and infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees within beehives. This innovative approach assists farmers and beekeepers in measuring the pollination value, determining pricing, and ultimately maximizing crop yields. By providing essential insights into bee populations and their health, The Bee Corp plays a critical role in supporting agricultural productivity and sustainability.

iOrtho+

Grant in 2019
iOrtho+ is a medical software company that specializes in orthopedic care through its innovative web-based application, the Mobil-Aider. This premium orthopedic app is designed to quantify joint mobility, enabling clinicians to assess a wide range of motions across multiple joints. The Mobil-Aider includes 450 tests and 1,300 references, along with 100 mobilization techniques, offering a comprehensive resource for orthopedic professionals. The application features concise descriptions, images, videos, and statistical data, as well as direct links to relevant literature, all aimed at enhancing the quality of treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

Lotic Labs

Grant in 2019
Lotic Labs builds software that enables efficient water markets and innovation in environmental finance. Lotic integrates fragmented data sets with state of the art environmental science models and financial simulations. This enables rigorous analysis of the relationships between financial, operational, and environmental decisions in the water utility and heavy industrial sectors. The Lotic Labs technology powers the design of novel financial products for risk management, conservation, and green infrastructure investment.

Prime Labs

Grant in 2019
Prime Labs is a company focused on enhancing drug discovery through its cloud-based software platform, which specializes in mass spectrometry data processing, analysis, reporting, and visualization. The software is designed to support a variety of instruments and workflows, enabling scientists to conduct experiments with greater accuracy and efficiency. By streamlining the data processing experience, Prime Labs offers a user-friendly solution that minimizes the complexity typically associated with such tasks, allowing researchers to focus on their work with minimal training or installation requirements. This innovative approach facilitates a broader range of experiments in a shorter time frame, ultimately contributing to advancements in medical research and drug development.

Vieletech

Grant in 2019
Vieletech provides research engine controller hardware components, software, and systems integration. Their software is primarily written in LabVIEW, and their hardware is designed to interface with National Instruments RIO FPGA targets.

Etalyc

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

Concha Labs

Grant in 2019
Concha Labs, Inc. specializes in hearing aid technology, focusing on enhancing hearing clarity for users. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company develops innovative soundscope technology hearing pods that allow users to customize their auditory experience in real-time through smartphone applications. This technology ensures superior sound quality and enables precise pre-calculation of audio channels, allowing users to comprehend conversations more effectively. By leveraging AI-enabled Soundscape technology, Concha Labs empowers customers to personalize their hearing profiles from the comfort of their homes, providing an accessible and user-friendly solution to improve auditory experiences.

QUANTERRA SOFTWARE

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

Spreadsheet Lab Manual

Grant in 2019
Spreadsheet Lab Manual is a guided set of instructions that guide students to programme a spreadsheet model using math to perform an application in high school science and math education.

Gate Scientific

Grant in 2019
Gate Scientific makes products that enable great research and improve healthcare decisions by bringing to market intuitive solutions that simplify complex problems. By bringing to market intuitive solutions that simplify complex problems, they allow for the latest technologies to benefit more people.

Vidrovr

Grant in 2019
Vidrovr Inc. offers a video processing platform that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company specializes in indexing, tagging, and understanding video, allowing users to search and retrieve specific content within videos. Vidrovr's systems cater to various domains, including sports, government, and media, and provide tools such as a Metadata API for seamless integration and hyper-searchable video indexing. Additionally, the platform features a Clip Generator that produces smaller, social media-ready video clips, facilitating direct interaction with multimedia content and improving content management efficiency.

Geopipe

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

Advaita

Grant in 2019
Advaita Corporation is a bioinformatics company founded in 2005 and based in Plymouth, Michigan. It specializes in developing software tools designed for the research and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on the analysis of gene expression data. One of its key products, Pathway-Guide, assists biologists and drug researchers in interpreting the extensive data generated from gene-expression experiments. The company also offers consulting services, which include pathway analysis, biological model construction, biomarker identification and prioritization, expression data interpretation, and data interpretation training. Advaita's software integrates multi-omic data from a systems biology perspective, catering to the needs of investigators, core facilities, and enterprise bioinformatics teams.

Kytopen

Grant in 2019
Kytopen is a developer of a cell therapy platform that focuses on the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging immune cells. The company's innovative technology integrates microfluidics and automation to streamline the delivery process, making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Kytopen's automated cell engineering platform enables researchers to produce healthy and functional engineered cells rapidly, maintaining their health and functionality. By combining continuous fluid flow with electric fields, Kytopen enhances the efficiency of payload delivery to primary cells, supporting advancements in biology and paving the way for innovative cell and gene therapies.

Psyonic

Grant in 2019
Psyonic, Inc. specializes in developing advanced bionic limbs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with amputations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on creating accessible, affordable solutions for its users. Its flagship product, an advanced bionic hand, is notable for its speed, ease of control, and ability to provide sensory feedback. The hand utilizes muscle pattern recognition and machine learning algorithms, allowing for customization based on the user's specific needs and preferences. Designed to withstand impacts, the bionic hand is intended to enable users to perform daily tasks with greater ease. Psyonic's goal is to ensure that the costs associated with its products are fully covered by insurance, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.

AquaNRG

Seed Round in 2019
AquaNRG has developed a state-of-the-art cloud-based application for energy, water and environmental markets which merges physics-chemistry simulation with machine learning for faster, more accurate and less expensive product and process design and engineering

Ultorg

Grant in 2019
Ultorg creates general-purpose software that helps organizations manage their data. Based on a new method for interactive data visualization, our product combines ease-of-use with expressive power to allow end-users to query, display, and edit relational data, without resorting to custom programming. This fills a long-standing gap between spreadsheets and tailor-made database applications.

Ghamut

Grant in 2019
Ghamut is a computer software company. They deliver technology that combines strategy and technology to accomplish what neither one can accomplish alone. They provide long-term impact with short-term timelines.

Altrix Medical

Grant in 2019
Altrix Medical is a medical company that develops online applications and medical equipment in order to improve people's lives. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Centreville, Virginia.

Quicksilver Biosciences

Grant in 2019
Quicksilver Biosciences is a venture capital-backed biotechnology company focused on developing a CMOS-integrated biosensor platform for rapid genomic identification. This innovative platform employs proprietary sensing techniques intended to achieve target sensitivity levels that surpass existing standards in the field. By providing a portable solution, Quicksilver aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare professionals, ultimately contributing to reduced patient health costs.

Charmtech Labs

Grant in 2019
Charmtech Labs LLC is dedicated to researching and developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. The company is known for its flagship product, Capti Voice, a personalized reading support tool that employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to enhance reading experiences. Capti Voice offers features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, catering to a diverse range of users including students, educators, auditory learners, busy professionals, and individuals with dyslexia. Founded in 2010 by computer science professors and Ph.D. students, Charmtech Labs aims to bridge the gap between people and information, making their technology accessible across various content sources, formats, devices, and user abilities. The company is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Sassafras Tech Collective

Grant in 2019
Sassafras Tech Collective is a technology cooperative that specializes in web and app development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Trash

Grant in 2018
Trash Inc. is a video editing software company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify the creation and editing of short-form videos. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that features predictive editing capabilities, allowing users to quickly generate high-quality videos directly from their phones. Trash Inc.'s innovative toolkit includes a stock video repository, enhanced by computer vision technology, to assist users in real-time video editing. The company has received backing from the National Science Foundation and operates under the umbrella of Visual Supply Company since late 2020.

Comake

Grant in 2018
Modern knowledge workers have too many communication channels, too many notifications, too many files, copies, and version, etc. stored across different systems and accounts. They want to be able to simplify their workflow and easily manage it all from one place. They want to see everything that is relevant to a given context, rather than have it broken up by application. Comake is a software platform that automatically consolidates and contextualizes digital information currently existing in these fragmented/siloed environments. Think of it as a wrapper around the tools you use that gives you one place to view, search, communicate, share, and collaborate on the content within 3rd-party systems (similar to how iOS Mail App lets you work with messages in your Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail accounts). Comake is a great tool for individuals that grows in value as their collaborators join.

Teton Simulation

Grant in 2018
Teton Simulation is a software company that specializes in the automatic validation and optimization of 3D printing parameters. The company's technology aims to streamline the traditional print-break-repeat prototyping cycle, thereby accelerating product development and lowering production costs. By leveraging its advanced software, users can enhance their applications through structural behavior analysis and progressive failure analysis, ultimately improving efficiency in the 3D printing process.

Ampere Scientific

Grant in 2018
Ampere Scientific focuses on enhancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing monitoring and control systems for the vacuum arc remelting process, utilizing a combination of sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite. Their technology is designed to identify safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and to improve arc distribution. By offering advanced capabilities in process monitoring and multi-physics computational modeling, Ampere Scientific enables clients to implement integrated measurement systems effectively, fostering continuous improvements in alloy production.

ThoughtSTEM

Grant in 2018
ThoughtSTEM is an e-learning institute based in San Diego, California, that focuses on providing computer science education and coding programs for children under the age of 12. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Foster, Ph.D., Dr. Sarah Esper, and Lindsey Handley, the organization utilizes a project-based curriculum that integrates various technologies, including Scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, and App Inventor, to engage young learners in coding. In addition to online coding clubs, ThoughtSTEM also offers summer camps that encourage children to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills through technology-aided tools. The company's approach combines education and play, making learning to code an enjoyable experience for children.

eGrove Education

Grant in 2018
eGrove Education is a software company focused on enhancing spatial visualization skills through its application, Spatial Vis. This educational tool is designed to support students in Engineering, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and other disciplines by providing online lessons in freehand sketching, 2D rotation, 3D drawing, orthographic views, tetrominoes, and flat patterns. The software features an automatic grading system, personalized feedback, an incentive system based on stars, animated hints, and a teacher interface, allowing students to engage with the material independently and improve their academic performance. By promoting these essential skills, eGrove Education aims to positively impact students' GPAs and graduation rates.

Applied Biosensors

Grant in 2018
Applied Biosensors specializes in the development of innovative biosensors and an analytics platform focused on real-time monitoring of biochemical processes. The company produces multi-analyte biosensors that are designed for single-use applications in bio-manufacturing. These polymer-based sensors utilize smart hydrogels and magnetic sensing technology, allowing for continuous monitoring of various biomarkers. They are compatible with different bioreactor systems, including single-use, shake-flask, and wave bioreactors. By offering solutions for the detection, prevention, and management of diseases, Applied Biosensors enables clients to achieve continuous multi-analyte monitoring in a cost-effective manner, enhancing efficiency in the biochemical market.

Pearl Street Technologies

Grant in 2018
Pearl Street Technologies specializes in the development of the SUGAR platform, a comprehensive tool for power grid planning that enhances the reliability and sustainability of electrical networks. Inspired by advanced computer chip design methodologies, SUGAR offers modeling, optimization, and design capabilities tailored for grid operators, utilities, and project developers. The platform automates the creation of base case planning models and effectively addresses complex contingencies and extreme grid conditions. By streamlining project workflows and reducing network upgrade costs, SUGAR facilitates the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, thereby supporting stakeholders in their efforts to build a more resilient power infrastructure.

NeuroLogic Solutions

Grant in 2018
Neurologic Solutions is a pre-revenue company that develops smart EEG analytic software. The company was established in 2016 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

ActiBioMotion

Grant in 2018
ActiBioMotion, founded in 2015 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in developing physical modeling and motion analysis systems and software tailored for the transportation and machinery industries. The company focuses on facilitating the development, testing, and evaluation of human transport systems. Its products enable the recording and analysis of the effects of vibration on individuals in supine positions, capturing accurate data on human vibrations and interpreting the impacts of shocks, posture changes, and limb flexion. In addition to its software solutions, ActiBioMotion offers a range of engineering services aimed at mitigating transmitted vibrations in the low-frequency range, providing organizations with comprehensive tools to enhance human transport systems.

Plectica

Grant in 2018
Plectica LLC is a technology company based in New York that specializes in transdisciplinary science, focusing on visualizing and connecting information among individuals. Founded in 2016, Plectica offers a platform that allows users to collaboratively create visual maps, effectively organizing complex ideas, processes, and systems in real-time. This tool is particularly beneficial for consultants and educators who require clarity when working with intricate concepts. Plectica's mission revolves around enhancing the way clients map and share ideas, whether for diagramming workflows, brainstorming new opportunities, or onboarding team members. Through its innovative approach, Plectica aims to transform how individuals visualize and interconnect information.

Albeado

Grant in 2018
Albeado provides a software platform that allows an organization to understand its business process control knobs. The company helps them make connections between the knobs putting more control and fast effective decision-making power at their fingertips. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

Tierra Biosciences

Grant in 2018
Tierra Biosciences is a synthetic biology company focused on advancing the discovery of bioengineered products through innovative technologies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in cell-free technologies that facilitate the production of complex molecules that traditional laboratory cells find challenging to generate. Its Next Generation Expression platform integrates automation, computation, and high-throughput cell-free expression to enable rapid, experimentally validated data collection, surpassing the limitations of simulation-based methods. By combining cell-free protein production with artificial intelligence, Tierra Biosciences aims to streamline protein manufacturing, making it as accessible as e-commerce. The company was formerly known as Synvitrobio, Inc., before rebranding in September 2018.

Simpetus

Grant in 2018
Simpetus specializes in providing advanced electromagnetic simulation tools aimed at enhancing research and development for enterprises and entrepreneurs. The company has developed a business simulation software platform that facilitates the launch and deployment of electromagnetic simulations. By utilizing a Python API, Simpetus enables photonics scientists and engineers to conduct efficient electromagnetic design and modeling. This platform is designed to streamline the simulation process, allowing users to obtain rapid results and support innovative discoveries in technology and research.

DeepBits

Grant in 2017
DeepBits is a cybersecurity firm dedicated to indexing and analyzing binary code to enhance threat discovery and mitigation. Drawing inspiration from Google's mission to organize information, DeepBits aims to improve the security of various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. The company leverages over a decade of multimillion-dollar research, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense, to quickly identify vulnerabilities and classify malware, even as it attempts to conceal its identity. Utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning, DeepBits' platform accurately disassembles and analyzes binary files, enabling organizations to detect threats early in the software development cycle. This proactive approach helps companies reduce cybersecurity expenditures and effectively prevent potential cyber threats.

Vifant

Grant in 2017
Vifant is developing a digital platform that identifies vision acuity impairment in preverbal children.

Kytopen

Grant in 2017
Kytopen is a developer of a cell therapy platform that focuses on the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging immune cells. The company's innovative technology integrates microfluidics and automation to streamline the delivery process, making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Kytopen's automated cell engineering platform enables researchers to produce healthy and functional engineered cells rapidly, maintaining their health and functionality. By combining continuous fluid flow with electric fields, Kytopen enhances the efficiency of payload delivery to primary cells, supporting advancements in biology and paving the way for innovative cell and gene therapies.

The Bee Corp

Grant in 2017
The Bee Corp specializes in developing infrared image analysis software aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of bee pollination. Its primary product, Verifli, utilizes data analytics and infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees within beehives. This innovative approach assists farmers and beekeepers in measuring the pollination value, determining pricing, and ultimately maximizing crop yields. By providing essential insights into bee populations and their health, The Bee Corp plays a critical role in supporting agricultural productivity and sustainability.

APO Technologies

Grant in 2017
APO Technologies specializes in an electronic prosthetic alignment platform aimed at enhancing patient care and practitioner efficiency. The company's innovative platform includes a calibration device and a software suite that objectively measures and shares data related to prosthetic alignments. By providing improved documentation, APO Technologies helps prosthetists reduce audit risks, ultimately increasing revenue for healthcare providers while raising the standard of care for patients.

Psyonic

Grant in 2017
Psyonic, Inc. specializes in developing advanced bionic limbs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with amputations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on creating accessible, affordable solutions for its users. Its flagship product, an advanced bionic hand, is notable for its speed, ease of control, and ability to provide sensory feedback. The hand utilizes muscle pattern recognition and machine learning algorithms, allowing for customization based on the user's specific needs and preferences. Designed to withstand impacts, the bionic hand is intended to enable users to perform daily tasks with greater ease. Psyonic's goal is to ensure that the costs associated with its products are fully covered by insurance, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.

NimbleDroid

Grant in 2017
NimbleDroid, Inc. specializes in developing Android applications aimed at enhancing battery life and overall performance on user devices. Based in New York City, the company utilizes patent-pending technology originally created at Columbia University to deliver advanced tools that assist developers in creating efficient mobile applications. NimbleDroid offers functional performance testing software that automatically tests mobile applications for critical issues, discovering user flows and integrating seamlessly with continuous integration workflows. This capability allows developers to identify performance bottlenecks early in the development cycle, analyze application metrics, and implement recommended fixes to improve user experience. As a subsidiary of Headspin Inc., NimbleDroid is well-funded and supported by a diverse team of experts in computer science and software development.

AetherTouch

Grant in 2017
AetherTouch specializes in acoustic wave technology that allows users to control electronic devices without direct contact with screens. The company develops a software development kit that facilitates the integration of its technology into various applications and operating systems. By employing advanced signal processing algorithms, AetherTouch's solution offers precise two-dimensional tracking, making it suitable for smartphones, tablets, computers, and larger consumer electronics. This innovative approach aims to reduce power consumption and address privacy concerns commonly associated with conventional camera-based technologies. Additionally, AetherTouch supports scientists in commercializing their technologies, enhancing the potential for advancements in smart device applications.

Clinc

Grant in 2017
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.

PatentDive

Grant in 2017
PatentDive, Inc. is a New Orleans-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing visual patent drafting software aimed at improving communication in the patent process. The company's tools assist in invention disclosure and rapid patent drafting, allowing users to transform complex ideas into patent applications efficiently. Funded by the National Science Foundation, PatentDive's software features a visual interface that simplifies the navigation of patent portfolios and translates invention language into actionable data. This innovative platform serves a diverse user base, including patent professionals, inventors, entrepreneurs, corporate innovation teams, in-house patent counsel, technology transfer offices, and educational institutions. Additionally, the application incorporates gamified elements to enhance patent education, enabling users to make informed decisions throughout the patenting process.

LightStanza

Grant in 2017
LightStanza is a startup based in Boulder, Colorado that makes the software LightStanza, a web application for daylight simulations. Light regulates the way they eat, sleep, live, work and play. Yet in design, daylighting is often overlooked, and almost always oversimplified. It is either misunderstood or under-utilized, both as a dynamic spatial element of a room, and in the overall energy efficiency of a building. Their founder set out to create a best-in-class daylight tool that everyone can use. Therefore, LightStanza is unique in its focus on daylighting as a piece of the green building puzzle. They know that daylight can’t be represented by a single number, so they offer several analysis options, each of which tells a different piece of the story. They address daylight alone so that they can get it right. They compute annual metrics, offer space-by-space scores for the LEED Daylight Credit, pinpoint areas of potential glare, and more, all with the precision and accuracy that only a focused tool can offer. They are not about developing “green” software, but about bringing awareness to a troubled environment by looking at light.

Geopipe

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