NIST

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.

Laurie Locascio

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 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, an innovative wireless startup company, provides transformative, AI driven, cloud managed cognitive radio networking and mobile edge computing technologies. SiFi, its smart and secure cloud managed HetNet wireless technology provides resilient and high-speed WiFi hotspots in connected cars, buses and trains as well as cost effective public safety communications.

Liquidia Technologies

Grant in 2009
Liquidia Technologies is a clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutics that address unmet patient needs, primarily through its proprietary PRINT technology. This particle engineering platform allows for the precise production of uniform drug particles, enhancing the safety and efficacy of various treatments. The company is currently advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, aimed at treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. In addition to its internal pipeline, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage its PRINT technology across diverse therapeutic areas and drug types. One of its marketed products is YUTREPIA, an inhalation powder for treating pulmonary arterial 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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