The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory federal agency that operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its primary mission is to enhance U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST plays a crucial role in the development of various products and services, including automated teller machines, atomic clocks, mammograms, and semiconductors, all of which rely on precise measurements and established standards. By promoting rigorous traceability and equitable standards, NIST aims to stimulate innovation, improve economic security, and elevate the quality of life for Americans. The agency positions itself as a leader in creating essential measurement solutions that support the modernization of technology and industry.
Director and Undersecretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology
14 past transactions
Apollo AI
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Apollo AI develops an advanced AI-powered assistant aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services. The technology provides a hands-free interface that facilitates critical communication, enabling personnel to receive alerts about nearby backup units and important information about incidents. This smart assistant also promotes community engagement by offering methods for local agencies to improve transparency and reduce the workload and stress on first responders. Apollo AI has been recognized for its innovative technology, winning multiple awards in the NIST Tech to Protect Challenge, showcasing its commitment to supporting public safety through cutting-edge solutions.
CausalTwin
Pre Seed Round in 2022
CausalTwin is pioneering the use of unmanned vehicles for facilitating 3D mapping and remote monitoring of commercial construction sites. Our company’s vision ultimately is to enable autonomous monitoring of industrial assets via an end-to-end ecosystem for unmanned inspection, condition detection, and report generation for decision makers.
Apollo AI
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Apollo AI develops an advanced AI-powered assistant aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services. The technology provides a hands-free interface that facilitates critical communication, enabling personnel to receive alerts about nearby backup units and important information about incidents. This smart assistant also promotes community engagement by offering methods for local agencies to improve transparency and reduce the workload and stress on first responders. Apollo AI has been recognized for its innovative technology, winning multiple awards in the NIST Tech to Protect Challenge, showcasing its commitment to supporting public safety through cutting-edge solutions.
BadVR
Grant in 2021
BadVR specializes in creating immersive data visualization experiences through virtual reality technology. By allowing users to engage with data in a three-dimensional space, BadVR enhances the ability to discover valuable insights and identify hidden opportunities. The platform is designed to make complex data more accessible and actionable, enabling companies to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Using a combination of virtual reality and machine learning, BadVR simplifies data analysis, requiring minimal effort or specialized training from users. This innovative approach helps both government and commercial clients maximize the value of their data while addressing potential challenges in their operations.
Optio
Grant in 2020
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI.
Apollo AI
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Apollo AI develops an advanced AI-powered assistant aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services. The technology provides a hands-free interface that facilitates critical communication, enabling personnel to receive alerts about nearby backup units and important information about incidents. This smart assistant also promotes community engagement by offering methods for local agencies to improve transparency and reduce the workload and stress on first responders. Apollo AI has been recognized for its innovative technology, winning multiple awards in the NIST Tech to Protect Challenge, showcasing its commitment to supporting public safety through cutting-edge solutions.
Applied NanoFluorescence
Grant in 2019
Applied NanoFluorescence offers the creation and distribution of optical tools for the identification, characterization, and measurement of nanomaterials, particularly single-walled carbon nanotubes and other near-infrared fluorophores in bulk samples. Numerous products are available from them, including the ns minitracer, ns1 nanospectralyzer, n3 nanospectralyzer, ns super, and others.
Optio
Grant in 2019
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI.
Voxel51
Grant in 2018
Voxel51, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in computer vision and machine learning analytics for video and image understanding. The company develops AI software that transforms raw video footage and images into actionable intelligence, facilitating the exploration, visualization, curation, and testing of datasets alongside machine learning models. Voxel51's technology employs machine learning to process video content, providing simple image recognition and an understanding of motions and objects over time. This empowers computer vision data scientists to efficiently curate and experiment with their datasets, ultimately enhancing the performance of their machine learning systems.
Spectronn
Grant in 2017
Spectronn is a wireless technology company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-managed cognitive radio networking and mobile edge computing. Its flagship technology, SiFi, offers a secure and intelligent solution for HetNet wireless, providing high-speed WiFi hotspots in various environments including connected cars, buses, and trains. The company's innovations extend to resilient public safety communications and low-latency wireless video streaming, making it suitable for applications in public events and defense. By merging cognitive computing with advanced networking, Spectronn enables clients to access efficient, high-capacity wireless systems tailored to their specific needs.
Liquidia Technologies
Grant in 2009
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.
Origen Therapeutics
Grant in 2007
Origen Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops products from avian transgenic animal technology. It provides human sequence polyclonal antibodies. The company also develops a technology platform based on the genetic engineering of chicken embryonic cells, which can be genetically modified in such a way that the introduced genes are stably expressed in adult birds. Origen Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Burlingame, California.
HandyLab
Grant in 2003
HandyLab is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic assays and automation platforms The company’s proprietary platform reduces the time, cost, and complexity of testing while improving the quality of results. Using patented real-time microfluidic PCR technology, its products are positioned to decentralize nucleic acid testing. HandyLab was founded in 2000 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company in 2009.
Isto Technologies
Grant in 2001
ISTO Technologies, Inc., an orthobiologics company, develops biologic products to regenerate and restore function to damaged cartilage and bone. It offers InQu, a resorbable bone graft extender and substitute; NuQu, a cell-based injectable therapy for disc regeneration; and DeNovo ET, an engineered cartilage implant for the repair and regeneration of knee cartilage. The company provides its products through distributors. ISTO Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
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