Center for Innovative Technology

Founded in 2019, Scout Space develops and operates orbital sensor networks to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA), promoting responsible use of the space environment. Its products enable spacecraft to perceive and comprehend their surroundings, significantly improving safety and transparency.

Founded in 2018, Fringe is a benefits marketplace that personalizes employee benefits based on individual preferences. Its platform offers a curated selection of services designed to improve employees' daily lives, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

Founded in 2017, Babylon Micro-Farms operates indoor farms for farmers to grow a variety of crops such as leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers. The company offers smart, scalable farming solutions tailored to clients' needs, utilizing remote management technology to power a distributed network of micro-farms across North America.

The company develops advanced water treatment systems, including Tornadic One-Pass (TOP) and MicroDesalTM, that remove contaminants from any source water in a single pass without chemicals, filters, or membranes. It uses a mechanical evaporation process that creates a tornado of micro-droplets, enabling rapid evaporation under low pressure and heat. The technology reduces waste volume and offers significant savings in capital and operating costs. Applications span drinking water for public, military, humanitarian, and marine use; wastewater treatment and reuse for industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture; and commercial process water for food and beverage, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, the company focuses on delivering efficient, low‑maintenance water purification solutions.

AgroSpheres, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technologies for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2016, AgroSpheres develops engineered bio-particles designed to deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, which help to minimize waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. The company employs a unique platform technology that enhances the performance of various crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. By utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques, AgroSpheres creates biodegradable encapsulation solutions that aim to reduce harmful pesticide residues on plants, ultimately promoting healthier agricultural practices and improving the overall well-being of crops.

Agrology is an agricultural technology company that provides real-time data and predictive insights to help growers measure and improve the ecological and agronomic effects of regenerative and sustainable farming practices. The company tracks soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions to help growers link regenerative practices to verified greenhouse gas reductions and ecological benefits, support soil carbon sequestration, and generate carbon credits. Its system is designed to help farmers resist and adapt to climate change while monitoring greenhouse gases and informing sustainable farming decisions.

Founded in 2019, Scout Space develops and operates orbital sensor networks to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA), promoting responsible use of the space environment. Its products enable spacecraft to perceive and comprehend their surroundings, significantly improving safety and transparency.

Founded in 2016, Curbside Kitchen connects commercial office and multi-family residential buildings with food truck vendors. Its platform enables building owners to offer full meal services to tenants by scheduling trucks, circulating menus, processing orders, marketing programs directly to users, and providing performance feedback.

MarginEdge Co. is a technology company that specializes in developing food and beverage tracking and analytics software specifically for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Falls Church, Virginia, the company offers a comprehensive software solution that facilitates invoice management, recipe and product pricing, and food cost optimization. MarginEdge's software automates critical processes and integrates various systems to streamline essential activities such as inventory management, cost tracking, ordering, and recipe management. By automating data entry for invoices and providing real-time insights into kitchen operations, MarginEdge helps restaurants reduce food costs, alleviate invoice-related challenges, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Founded in 2016, Curbside Kitchen connects commercial office and multi-family residential buildings with food truck vendors. Its platform enables building owners to offer full meal services to tenants by scheduling trucks, circulating menus, processing orders, marketing programs directly to users, and providing performance feedback.

Founded in 2015, ChurnZero is a SaaS company specializing in customer success software. Its platform helps subscription-based businesses understand customer product usage, assess health scores, and personalize experiences through timely touchpoints to reduce churn.

Ario LLC is an information technology company that specializes in developing augmented reality application solutions for web and mobile platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in Norfolk, Virginia, Ario focuses on empowering frontline workers by providing tools that facilitate knowledge capture and distribution across organizations. Its innovative platform enables businesses to enhance worker skills, improve performance, and reduce human error by delivering expert knowledge precisely when and where it is needed. Ario serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. military, helping them to save costs and increase revenue through effective training and operational support.

Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company is pioneering the first long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive for men. Its primary product, Echo-V, is an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device functions as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and accessible approach to male contraception. Incorporated in 2015, Contraline aims to transform the landscape of reproductive health for men.

RunSafe Security is a cybersecurity company that focuses on cyber-hardening transformations to protect embedded systems and devices from memory corruption and buffer overflow exploits. Its patented Alkemist technology inoculates systems from a broad class of cyber attacks by stopping infections at their source, while its tools harden files and programs and integrate across build and deploy toolchains to safeguard open source code, in-house code, and third-party binaries, supporting critical infrastructure sectors such as automotive, data centers, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, national security, and more. The firm provides real-time monitoring of bus messaging to differentiate malicious communications from legitimate traffic, blocks unapproved protocols before transmission, and helps reduce vulnerabilities by eliminating attack vectors. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with an additional office in Huntsville, Alabama, the company was founded in 2015 and serves customers across manufacturing, IIoT, and related industries.

Corsha securely connects machines, facilitates data movement, and automates processes. It focuses on identity and access management, protecting APIs against breaches.

Founded in 2015, ChurnZero is a SaaS company specializing in customer success software. Its platform helps subscription-based businesses understand customer product usage, assess health scores, and personalize experiences through timely touchpoints to reduce churn.

LOCI aims to transform the global patent industry by providing innovative tools for inventors to assess and protect their ideas. The company offers a free IP search tool, LOCI Search, featuring a patented Venn Diagram interface to facilitate the exploration of intellectual property. LOCI Invention Analysis supports inventors in evaluating the novelty and market demand of their ideas, potentially saving up to 95% in costs compared to traditional patent searches. This tool helps inventors identify "white space" opportunities—areas with few existing patents and high demand—enhancing their chances of successfully obtaining patents or selling their inventions. Users can refine their ideas through multiple submissions to achieve an optimal LOCI Score, indicating uniqueness and demand. Once confident in their invention, inventors can file a provisional patent application directly with the USPTO and secure their claims on the blockchain, ensuring an immutable timestamp for 12 months at a low cost. LOCI integrates machine learning and blockchain technology to simplify the patent search process and reframe intellectual property strategies for users.

Dark Cubed brings security to the more than 99% of companies that do not have the resources to implement security today. Our SaaS solution augments existing firewalls to provide enterprise-grade security capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity of other solutions. We partner with MSPs and service providers to secure their customer base, increase revenue, and capture new customers.

Service Robotics & Technologies, Inc. is a software integration company based in Springfield, Virginia, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating smart device solutions tailored for building management and facility operations. Its offerings include smart building management systems, facility mapping, robot fleet management, automated scheduling, and consulting services. SRT focuses on integrating robotic technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and building automation to enhance operational efficiency in the facility and campus management sectors.

Qrvey Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a self-service platform for data collection, visual analytics, and workflow automation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Barranquilla, Colombia, Qrvey offers an embedded analytics solution tailored specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. Its platform integrates user-friendly data visualization components with a multi-tenant data lake, enabling seamless analytics experiences for end-users. By leveraging cloud technology, Qrvey provides the flexibility and scalability needed by SaaS providers while focusing on cost-effective solutions. The platform combines data collection, transformation, analysis, and automation, facilitating efficient and effective analytics for enterprises.

Hibernia Networks operates a global fiber optic network that connects North America, Europe, and Asia. With over 220 Points of Presence across 89 markets in 25 countries, Hibernia provides a wide range of services tailored for industries such as wholesale, finance, and media. The company specializes in secure and diverse solutions, including dedicated Ethernet, Wavelength, and carrier-grade IP transit services. Additionally, Hibernia offers cloud connectivity and low latency services, enhancing content delivery through its HiberniaCDN. Its media services focus on the reliable transmission of video signals over fiber, facilitating both dedicated and occasional broadcasts worldwide. Hibernia is committed to delivering exceptional support and flexibility to meet the needs of its global customer base.

Inspired by natural self-organizing systems like ant colonies and bee hives, we engineer intelligent products for major markets. Our products include big data analysis tools, UAV and sensor asset command and control software, threat modeling applications, and behavioral prediction models.

LiteSheet, founded in 2012 and based in Forest, Virginia, is a company specializing in AC Direct LED lighting innovation. It develops and commercializes high-efficiency, reliable, and durable LED lighting products designed to minimize failures caused by DC power supply issues. LiteSheet's technology focuses on creating sustainable and cost-effective solutions that can be adapted to various applications and lighting configurations. The company aims to provide customers with the best value in the commercial lighting market through its robust engineering and low total cost of ownership.

MobilePhire Corporation is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for managing mobile data usage in enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company also has locations in San Francisco and London. MobilePhire's platform integrates directly with cellular networks, providing businesses with transparency and control over their mobile data expenditures. By offering tools to set access policies based on content type and time, enforce data usage caps, and capture detailed analytics, the company helps organizations understand employee mobile usage behavior in real-time. This capability is particularly valuable as many U.S. businesses incur significant unnecessary costs due to employee personal usage of mobile data. Additionally, MobilePhire provides solutions for effective network management, aiming to establish its technology as the standard for mobile connectivity within enterprises.

Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

TearSolutions is a biotechnology company focused on developing Lacripep, a synthetic fragment of lacritin, as a topical therapy for dry eye. The treatment uses a short, stable peptide designed to preserve the activity of a natural tear protein, restore basal tearing, and promote corneal surface healing. It targets patients with dry eye symptoms, including those associated with primary Sjögren's syndrome. The company aims to advance Lacripep through clinical development as a replacement therapy for dry eye and has pursued phase II human clinical trials. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, TearSolutions was founded in 2013.

Founded in 2014, Cyph develops a secure communication platform offering encrypted messaging, voice/video calling, file sharing, and cloud storage. Its quantum-resistant technology, developed by former SpaceX engineers and vetted by Cure53, ensures robust security against advanced threats.

CargoSense, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Reston, Virginia, that specializes in providing logistics oversight solutions for supply chain networks. Founded in 2012, CargoSense offers a range of collaborative supply chain software and applications tailored to various industries, including transportation, life sciences, and food and beverage. Its suite of products includes CARGOSENSE SUPPLY for cold chain oversight, CARGOSENSE FRESH for compliance with regulations, CARGOSENSE CLINICAL for monitoring clinical trials, and CARGOSENSE CONTROL for real-time load sensor management. The company utilizes advanced data analytics, cloud-based storage, and Bluetooth sensors to deliver comprehensive visibility into shipment conditions, including temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors. This enables customers to ensure product quality, comply with regulatory standards, and reduce shipping costs while minimizing product loss. CargoSense's innovative approach effectively transforms logistics data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across diverse sectors.

Fitnet Corporation is a mobile fitness application developer based in Blacksburg, Virginia, established in 2013. The company offers a unique platform that combines video workout sessions with biometric feedback, utilizing a device's webcam to analyze users' performance in real-time. Fitnet's application encompasses various fitness disciplines, including yoga, strength training, cardio, and mind/body practices. By scoring individual workout performance, Fitnet delivers a personalized fitness experience, enabling users to receive guidance from certified personal trainers and connect with workout partners online. Since its launch in 2014, the application has reached users in over 190 countries, facilitating substantial engagement in fitness activities, as evidenced by the collective burning of over 10 million calories by its clients.

Xdynia is a startup pharmaceutical company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm's compounds are based on the work of Tim Macdonald former Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia. The company has assembled the world's experts in Cav3.2 and neuropathic pain. Founded in early 2012, Xdynia's seed investors include Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT).

Rivanna Medical, LLC is a medical technology company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of Accuro, an advanced ultrasound-based system designed to enhance the application of spinal and epidural anesthesia through automated three-dimensional navigation of the lumbar spine. In addition to its primary focus on anesthesia, Rivanna Medical's technology also encompasses various imaging applications, including diagnostic imaging for musculoskeletal and abdominal anatomies. By leveraging innovative ultrasound technology, Rivanna Medical aims to lower healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and minimize the risks associated with radiation from traditional X-ray-based imaging.

Founded in 2011 by experienced enterprise security professionals from McAfee/Intel, SpydrSafe specializes in mobile application security. Its platform controls how mobile apps access and share corporate data on smartphones and tablets, providing uniform policy control over any app.

Synoptos specializes in delivering targeted business intelligence solutions for high-profile organizations and campaigns through advanced news and social media monitoring, media analysis, and influencer identification. The company employs proprietary technologies and algorithms, developed with support from the National Science Foundation and Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, alongside rigorous human data analysis methodologies. This combination allows Synoptos to assist clients in leveraging digital media for intelligence gathering, optimizing business operations, measuring performance, and enhancing decision-making. Its diverse clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations, political officials, media outlets, lobbying firms, non-profits, and NGOs, all benefiting from Synoptos' comprehensive understanding of the media landscape and information flow.

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