National Science Foundation

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

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally funded research and development center devoted to service, research and education in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR’s mission is to understand the behavior of the atmosphere and related physical, biological and social systems; to support, enhance and extend the capabilities of the university community and the broader scientific community – nationally and internationally; and to foster transfer of knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth. The National Science Foundation is NCAR's primary sponsor, with significant additional support provided by other U.S. government agencies, other national governments and the private sector.

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

Intersphere offers environmental services like weather and climate forecasts for seasonal to decadal planning horizons. The company was founded in 2020 and has its headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Benchmark Labs provides asset-specific weather forecasting for the agricultural sector, and beyond. Benchmark Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners. It offers a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when bad weather impacts their in-trip experience through its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform that calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, generates new revenue for partners, and enhances experiences for travelers.

ClimateAI, Inc. is an enterprise climate platform established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing cloud-based software solutions that help businesses assess and adapt to physical climate risks. Its platform utilizes a climate decision engine and open-source satellite imagery, applying statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to deliver insights for various sectors, including agriculture, energy, construction, and asset management. By enabling users to make informed decisions regarding risk management and investment valuations, ClimateAI aims to climate-proof the global economy, thereby minimizing losses to lives, livelihoods, and the environment.

SpringGem Weather Information provides current and forecasted weather and energy information as a free community service. The company was founded by Menglin Susan and is based in North Potomac, Maryland.

Particle Flux Analytics creates transformational instrumentation for the measurement of wind, rain and snow.

Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

Boulder Environmental Sciences and Technology (BEST) specializes in the development of advanced radiometers designed for environmental monitoring and observation. Their product lineup includes the Profiling Radiometer for Atmospheric and Cloud Observation (PRACO), the Marine Profiling Radiometer (MPR), and an Autonomous Profiling Radiometer. These innovative instruments leverage unique design strategies to operate without user supervision and facilitate all-weather data collection and retrieval, including measurements of precipitation rates. By enhancing digital input and output capabilities, BEST aims to provide solutions that lower the costs associated with communication satellites and various remote sensing devices, such as synthetic aperture radars and passive microwave sensors. In collaboration with Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER), BEST is also working on a design for a Hyperspectral Microwave Sensor, furthering its commitment to improving environmental monitoring technologies.

Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

InitWeather specializes in weather products and decision support services for government agencies and commercial businesses. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

Boulder Environmental Sciences and Technology (BEST) specializes in the development of advanced radiometers designed for environmental monitoring and observation. Their product lineup includes the Profiling Radiometer for Atmospheric and Cloud Observation (PRACO), the Marine Profiling Radiometer (MPR), and an Autonomous Profiling Radiometer. These innovative instruments leverage unique design strategies to operate without user supervision and facilitate all-weather data collection and retrieval, including measurements of precipitation rates. By enhancing digital input and output capabilities, BEST aims to provide solutions that lower the costs associated with communication satellites and various remote sensing devices, such as synthetic aperture radars and passive microwave sensors. In collaboration with Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER), BEST is also working on a design for a Hyperspectral Microwave Sensor, furthering its commitment to improving environmental monitoring technologies.

DTN delivers insights to help customers prosper in agriculture, energy, weather, financial analytics, and transportation. It provides news and information through the Internet, satellite, and data feed connections in the United States. The company provides analysis and integration tools that allow users to make business decisions. It serves agriculture, refined fuels, commodities and futures trading, public safety, aviation, turf, recreation, construction, and transportation industries. DTN was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company has additional offices in Burnsville, Minnesota; Birmingham, Alabama; Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago and Springfield, Illinois; Allen, Texas; and Woburn, Massachusetts. As of October 28, 2008, DTN, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Telvent Git S.A.