Dynamac Microwave provides electronic countermeasures, countermeasures, reaction capability equipment, filters and networks, switches, semiconductor devices, associated hardware, and amplifiers.
Hardshell Labs focuses on developing innovative, internet-controlled devices aimed at environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The company creates a network of remotely operable, artificial intelligence-enhanced rovers designed to deter bird pests from agricultural crops and various facilities, thereby minimizing avian damage. These devices are particularly valuable in protecting crops from ravens and crows, as well as in mitigating infestations at landfills and composting sites. Hardshell Labs also conducts predation research on endangered juvenile desert tortoises, assessing threats posed by avian predators, and engages in laser research for agricultural applications. Through these initiatives, the company provides humane and commercially viable solutions to wildlife management challenges, supporting both environmental conservation and agricultural productivity.
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.
Emu Technology is focused on developing innovative hardware and software solutions that enhance memory utilization and eliminate data bottlenecks in microprocessors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, the company has established strategic partnerships with notable firms such as Graham Allen Partners, Aunalytics, Data Realty, and Qumulus Solutions. A key offering from Emu Technology is the next-generation Lucata computer architecture, which significantly accelerates graph analytics, allowing organizations to conduct high-performance, multi-hop analytics on vast databases with up to one trillion vertices. This architecture leverages patented migrating thread technology to scale unified memory and facilitates deeper data analysis using existing graph database software or custom solutions. Emu Technology's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, thereby enabling organizations to harness the power of advanced analytics and machine learning.
Lumina Instruments specializes in the development of laser optical scanning equipment tailored for the expanding glass market in high-tech industries. Founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on enhancing production efficiency through its advanced technology. Their equipment offers thin-film defect detection capabilities, allowing businesses to effectively map and classify a variety of substrates, including transparent, translucent, and opaque materials of diverse shapes. This innovation supports improved yield and management in manufacturing processes, catering to the needs of modern high-tech applications.
Rivieh develops hardware technology that transforms properties into smart buildings. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Developer of security software designed to prevent malware and application vulnerabilities from compromising computer systems. The company's software offers a non-bypassable application hardening ability that works within existing software to protect against cyber threats, enabling businesses to have a preventative layer of defense.
Inchfab specializes in custom microchip manufacturing, offering proprietary tools that cater to the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market. The company's microfabrication platform enables clients to prototype and produce low volumes of highly customized microchips economically. By focusing on the semiconductor and micromechanical Internet of Things (IoT) chip markets, Inchfab provides essential manufacturing capabilities that facilitate the design and production of specialized devices.
LuxNour Technologies manufactures precision equipment for the massive parallel transfer of micro-scale objects. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Wield is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that develops advanced prosthetic systems aimed at enhancing mobility and independence for individuals with limb loss. The company's platform utilizes innovative materials and biomimetic design to create prosthetics that are not only functional but also aesthetically appealing. By integrating technology that allows users to control their prosthetics through computers, Wield empowers individuals to engage fully in daily activities and achieve their personal goals.
Logisic Devices manufactures power semiconductor devices. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Atom Computing Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that focuses on manufacturing scalable quantum computers utilizing individual atoms. Founded in 2018, the company harnesses the quantum mechanical properties of atoms to process information and address complex problems that traditional computers cannot solve. Atom Computing's technology allows for the optical control, scaling, and stabilization of these atoms, facilitating efficient quantum calculations in various fields, including drug design, computational chemistry, and general computing. Through its innovative approach, Atom Computing aims to advance the development of quantum technology and expand its applications across multiple industries.
Miga Motor Company manufactures memory actuators that are ultra-lightweight and require no maintenance. The company was founded by Mark Gummin and is based in Silverton, Oregon.
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.
Bansen Labs LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing adaptive technology to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The company's flagship product, Xogo, is a customizable adapter that enables users to connect various assistive devices to consumer technology, including game consoles. Xogo supports multiple input types, such as USB, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm jacks, allowing users to integrate standard game controllers and assistive technology in ways that best suit their needs. This flexibility helps individuals with disabilities engage with technology more effectively, whether for gaming or other applications, by overcoming compatibility barriers and promoting a more inclusive user experience.
At FireHUD, our vision is to enhance situational awareness so that preventable injuries never occur. We have been providing reliable, rugged, easy to use products to improve decision making for teams since our founding in 2016. Since day one, our mission has been to "Protect our Protectors." First responders and other frontline workers put their lives on the line every day in dangerous jobs where overexertion and heat stress injuries are common. To date we have worked around the globe with first responders, military personnel, and industrial workers of various backgrounds to provide technology that can make their jobs safer.
Atom Computing Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that focuses on manufacturing scalable quantum computers utilizing individual atoms. Founded in 2018, the company harnesses the quantum mechanical properties of atoms to process information and address complex problems that traditional computers cannot solve. Atom Computing's technology allows for the optical control, scaling, and stabilization of these atoms, facilitating efficient quantum calculations in various fields, including drug design, computational chemistry, and general computing. Through its innovative approach, Atom Computing aims to advance the development of quantum technology and expand its applications across multiple industries.
LOB researches and tests novel architectures of integrated circuits.
QC Ware, Corp. develops enterprise applications for quantum computers, offering hardware-agnostic software solutions that address challenges in combinatorial optimization and machine learning. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, the company provides a graphical web application that serves various sectors, including finance, deep learning, network and cybersecurity, and hybrid computing platforms. Its software is designed to enhance efficiency beyond traditional high-performance computing solutions, making it suitable for enterprise, government, and academic clients.
At FireHUD, our vision is to enhance situational awareness so that preventable injuries never occur. We have been providing reliable, rugged, easy to use products to improve decision making for teams since our founding in 2016. Since day one, our mission has been to "Protect our Protectors." First responders and other frontline workers put their lives on the line every day in dangerous jobs where overexertion and heat stress injuries are common. To date we have worked around the globe with first responders, military personnel, and industrial workers of various backgrounds to provide technology that can make their jobs safer.
Developer of a metal and ceramic industrial three-dimensional (3D) printer designed to deliver precision production-grade output. The company's printer uses standard stock materials that are inexpensive and certified which print refined metals to form electrical circuits including RF devices and sensors, enabling clients to get precise output with atomic-level surface finish with properties at par with forged materials.
LOB researches and tests novel architectures of integrated circuits.
NGD Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) designed for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company offers innovative solutions such as The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to create applications for in-situ processing. NGD Systems' products feature high-capacity NVMe CSDs that are power-efficient and compact, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments, including edge computing networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and content delivery networks. By integrating computational capabilities directly into storage devices, the company aims to enhance data management and processing efficiency in data-intensive scenarios.
QC Ware, Corp. develops enterprise applications for quantum computers, offering hardware-agnostic software solutions that address challenges in combinatorial optimization and machine learning. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, the company provides a graphical web application that serves various sectors, including finance, deep learning, network and cybersecurity, and hybrid computing platforms. Its software is designed to enhance efficiency beyond traditional high-performance computing solutions, making it suitable for enterprise, government, and academic clients.
CubeWorks Inc. specializes in developing millimeter-scale computing solutions, specifically focusing on ultra-small wireless smart sensors. Founded in 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company emerged from a decade of research on low-power circuitry at the University of Michigan. Its flagship product, the CubiSens platform, comprises an autonomous wireless sensing system capable of measuring phenomena such as imaging, temperature, and pressure at sub-millimeter scales. These sensors can be combined for larger monitoring applications, making them versatile for use in various fields, including healthcare logistics, cold chain management, security, and environmental monitoring. By providing real-time tracking and data analytics, CubeWorks aims to enhance the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, facilitating critical information access in remote or challenging environments.
zGlue is a Silicon Valley company offering a platform and process for building custom chips on demand. As businesses in the hardware space face increasingly intense time-to-market challenges, zGlue provides an innovative solution through their ChipBuilder software platform, proprietary Smart Fabric interposer, and manufacturing partnerships with world-renowned TSMC and ASE. zGlue’s approach to accelerated product development delivers top-quality chips at an exceptional speed, offering a significant improvement in miniaturization, affordability, and scalability for custom ICs.
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robotic order-picking systems designed for various industrial applications, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. The company offers innovative products such as the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that enhances the robots' ability to grasp items gently and make adjustments to avoid errors. Their technology allows robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases, eliminating the need for extensive data-entry or parameter-tuning, thereby making the systems cost-effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of businesses. Founded in 2015, RightHand Robotics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a sales and business development office located in Frankfurt, Germany.
Wazer is a developer of a desktop waterjet cutter that aims to make industrial manufacturing accessible to individuals and small businesses. This innovative machine utilizes a high-pressure stream of water combined with abrasive micro-particles to cut through a wide range of materials, including metals, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fibers, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam. Unlike traditional fabrication tools such as 3-D printers and laser cutters, which are limited to softer materials, Wazer's cutter offers versatility and precision, allowing for professional-grade fabrication in various settings. By providing a compact and affordable alternative to large, expensive waterjet machines, Wazer empowers users to undertake complex cutting tasks that were previously out of reach.
High Precision Devices, Inc. manufactures, researches, and develops precision instruments. It offers research cryostats for scientific applications, including low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and quantum computing; custom cryogenics for low temperature science applications; air sampling systems to collect atmospheric air samples; voltage standard cryo probes and low thermal reversing switches; custom cryo probes and sample holders; quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms; optical mounts; and Heliodon, a sun emulator tool for architects and students. The company also provides research instrument development, balloon and UAV instruments, and outsourced research and development services that include new product development, new product engineering and design, new product design and development, contract precision CNC machining, and product research and development assembly/testing. It serves clients in precision instruments, vacuum and UHV, cryogenics, optics, research physics, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, semi-conductor, science education, and standards and calibration industries; as well as government and university laboratories, and private companies. High Precision Devices, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of October 19, 2020, High Precision Devices, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.
NGD Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) designed for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company offers innovative solutions such as The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to create applications for in-situ processing. NGD Systems' products feature high-capacity NVMe CSDs that are power-efficient and compact, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments, including edge computing networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and content delivery networks. By integrating computational capabilities directly into storage devices, the company aims to enhance data management and processing efficiency in data-intensive scenarios.
Tortuga Logic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in hardware threat detection. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in semiconductor designs. Its flagship products, Radix-STM and Radix-M, are designed to enhance the security verification process by enabling design teams to detect system-wide exploits related to hardware roots of trust and to perform security validation of firmware in complex system-on-chip designs. By facilitating a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), Tortuga Logic's offerings help ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed from the initial stages of chip design through to runtime, thereby enhancing overall hardware security.
High Precision Devices, Inc. manufactures, researches, and develops precision instruments. It offers research cryostats for scientific applications, including low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and quantum computing; custom cryogenics for low temperature science applications; air sampling systems to collect atmospheric air samples; voltage standard cryo probes and low thermal reversing switches; custom cryo probes and sample holders; quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms; optical mounts; and Heliodon, a sun emulator tool for architects and students. The company also provides research instrument development, balloon and UAV instruments, and outsourced research and development services that include new product development, new product engineering and design, new product design and development, contract precision CNC machining, and product research and development assembly/testing. It serves clients in precision instruments, vacuum and UHV, cryogenics, optics, research physics, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, semi-conductor, science education, and standards and calibration industries; as well as government and university laboratories, and private companies. High Precision Devices, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of October 19, 2020, High Precision Devices, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.
Etaphase, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in designing and developing device architectures using various materials. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on advancing internet infrastructure through innovative material structure technologies. Its products find applications in integrated circuits, structural materials, photonics, communications, and sensors, among others. Etaphase aims to enhance the performance of systems and components across diverse sectors, including data communication and solar power, by optimizing the physical design of electromagnetic systems.
Developer of a portable work surface for wheelchairs designed to offer assistive technology integrated with human factor design to give individuals access to advanced and available technology in market. The company's portable work surface is designed for power wheelchair and can be used fr storing, deploying and charging mobile devices as well as eating, reading, writing and transporting items, enabling people with limited hand or arm function to increase their independence and productivity on a power wheelchair.
Falcon Computing, founded in 2014 by Dr. Jason Cong, specializes in providing technology solutions for data scientists and software developers in sectors such as Genomics, Machine Learning, Finance, and Computer Vision. The company focuses on simplifying the adoption of heterogeneous accelerated computing through automated compilation tools and runtime management solutions. Its innovative platform allows users to convert C/C++ code into optimized FPGA implementations, enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and productivity. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, Falcon Computing aims to support companies in integrating advanced acceleration technologies into their data center infrastructures, ultimately making cloud computing more energy-efficient.
Chirp Microsystems, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures low power, ultrasonic three-dimensional sensing solutions for consumer electronics, smart homes, and industrial automation. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robotic order-picking systems designed for various industrial applications, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. The company offers innovative products such as the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that enhances the robots' ability to grasp items gently and make adjustments to avoid errors. Their technology allows robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases, eliminating the need for extensive data-entry or parameter-tuning, thereby making the systems cost-effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of businesses. Founded in 2015, RightHand Robotics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a sales and business development office located in Frankfurt, Germany.
Alba-Technic
Grant in 2014
Alba-Technic is a technology company that offers patented shock absorbing materials. In December 2015, Alba-Technic announced their patented shock absorbing technology; the same technology principals and patented combination of materials that reside in the SMARTY.
Tortuga Logic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in hardware threat detection. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in semiconductor designs. Its flagship products, Radix-STM and Radix-M, are designed to enhance the security verification process by enabling design teams to detect system-wide exploits related to hardware roots of trust and to perform security validation of firmware in complex system-on-chip designs. By facilitating a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), Tortuga Logic's offerings help ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed from the initial stages of chip design through to runtime, thereby enhancing overall hardware security.
Physical Devices
Grant in 2014
Physical Devices is a developer of RF technology for smartphones. The company develops wireless RF technology for smartphones from white space to Wi-Fi that will protect GPS and other RF signals against wideband interference. Physical Devices is developing breakthrough RF technology that will tune Smartphones from White Space to Wi-Fi and will protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, among its other technologies. Physical Devices LLC develops RF filters for ultra-wideband tuning of Smartphones and to protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, as well developing sensors for precise navigation and localization.
Chirp Microsystems, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures low power, ultrasonic three-dimensional sensing solutions for consumer electronics, smart homes, and industrial automation. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.
Etaphase, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in designing and developing device architectures using various materials. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on advancing internet infrastructure through innovative material structure technologies. Its products find applications in integrated circuits, structural materials, photonics, communications, and sensors, among others. Etaphase aims to enhance the performance of systems and components across diverse sectors, including data communication and solar power, by optimizing the physical design of electromagnetic systems.
Signalogic is a leader in the development of efficient, low SWaP, HPC solutions for the server and embedded systems markets. Through their work with key business customers, channel partners and government agencies, they are advancing the use of HPC computing for a new generation of compute intensive applications.
Willow Garage develops hardware and open source software for personal robotics applications. The company is composed of experts in robot design, control, perception, and machine learning, with both a strong theoretical background and a demonstrated drive to produce practical systems. Willow sees personal robots as the next paradigm-shifting personal productivity tool. By investing in open source and open platform adoption models, it aims to lay the groundwork for the use of personal robotics applications in everyday life. Willow Garage was established in 2006 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
HARP Engineering specializes in the synthesis and the development of materials whose properties are enhanced through the incorporation of nanoscale fillers. The company develops unique synthesis method to produce nanowires of wide ranging composition which are supplied to OEMs to improve the strength of fiber-reinforced composites, produce high energy density capacitors, nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) sensors, and energy harvesting technologies. HARP Engineering was established in Gainesville, Florida.
Chiaro Technologies LLC designs and develops 3D cameras for room size applications in logistics, robotics, or simultaneous location and mapping. It also offers Jetstream Panel, an application that allows user to view, interact with, and record live 3D data from a Cloudburst 3D camera. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of November 30, 2016, Chiaro Technologies LLC operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.
Developer of semiconductors and computer hardware designed to be used for application-specific IC design operations. The company's hardware design technology integrates a digital language to incorporate seamless integration between algorithms and implementations in order to reduce overall power capacity, thereby enabling businesses to upgrade and migrate integrated circuit designs in an appropriate manner.
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.
Hitron Technologies Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of broadband equipment products in Taiwan. The company offers data over cable interface specification (DOCSIS) products to MSOs, which support residential and business class applications. It also provides cable CPE products for various requirements, including compact high speed data, PacketCable-based voice, wireless gateway, and multimedia voice gateway. In addition, the company offers MoCA / WiFi extenders; and Wireless DOCSIS Probe, a troubleshooting tool that provides various tests required to measure DOCSIS and DVB-C networking environments. Further, it provides investment services and automotive electronics products; develops and sells auto parts; and produces and sells wireless and telecom products. Additionally, the company offers research, maintenance, technical consulting, and after services of electronic and telecom products. It also exports products to the America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Physical Devices
Grant in 2012
Physical Devices is a developer of RF technology for smartphones. The company develops wireless RF technology for smartphones from white space to Wi-Fi that will protect GPS and other RF signals against wideband interference. Physical Devices is developing breakthrough RF technology that will tune Smartphones from White Space to Wi-Fi and will protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, among its other technologies. Physical Devices LLC develops RF filters for ultra-wideband tuning of Smartphones and to protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, as well developing sensors for precise navigation and localization.
Developer of haptic interface systems designed for research, development, and advanced applications community. The company's products mainly include mechanical elements that can limit fidelity due to friction, backlash, link bending, and motor cogging which use a revolutionary technology for high-fidelity interaction with virtual or remote environments through the sense of touch that lets user grasps a handle rigidly attached to a flotor levitated by strong magnetic fields, enabling users to enjoy an extremely high-fidelity haptic experience.