National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Language Processing

NKENNE

Grant in 2024
NKENNE is a mobile application dedicated to fostering a social network for learners and speakers of African languages. The platform aims to build relationships among users while providing comprehensive language learning resources. It features lesson plans, interactive tools such as games and flashcards, and incentives for progress tracking. Users also have the opportunity to engage in conversations with native speakers and receive geolocated notifications that guide them to relevant cultural destinations. By promoting language learning and cultural exchange, NKENNE seeks to uplift individuals and challenge misconceptions about the African continent.

Pangea Chat

Grant in 2022
Pangea Chat is a developer of a language learning platform that utilizes game design principles and advances in natural language processing to deliver personalized training within conversational contexts. The platform employs an AI-driven system that monitors users' vocabulary growth and tracks their progress across various content areas. By allowing users to engage in conversations while learning, Pangea Chat aims to enhance the language acquisition experience, making it more interactive and effective.

LangInnov

Grant in 2021
LangInnov is an educational application provider focused on supporting bilingual communities, particularly Latinx bilingual and multilingual learners. The company's application offers a user-friendly, fully automated platform that enables users to engage in language and literacy assessments in both English and their home language. This innovative tool addresses the need for equitable assessment materials and literacy development resources, facilitating the growth of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills among emergent bilinguals. The assessments are graded automatically in real time, providing immediate feedback to users and enhancing the learning experience.

Capti Voice

Grant in 2021
Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform dedicated to supporting struggling readers in enhancing their comprehension and reading skills. Founded in 2006 and based in Stony Brook, New York, the company offers a personalized reading support tool that harnesses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. This innovative platform provides features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, allowing users to engage with text in an interactive and inclusive manner. Capti Voice aims to make reading more accessible for individuals facing learning disabilities, ultimately fostering improved literacy outcomes.

Meedan

Grant in 2021
Meedan is a hybrid social technology enterprise focused on enhancing cross-language interaction on the web, particularly through social media verification and translation tools. The company offers Checkdesk, a product designed for newsrooms to facilitate collaboration with citizen journalists for fact-checking and verifying media during breaking events. Additionally, Meedan provides Bridge, a platform that specializes in social media translation. By developing open-source tools for content creation and sharing, Meedan aims to improve journalism, digital literacy, and the accessibility of information both online and offline, ultimately making information access more equitable.

Charmtech Labs

Grant in 2021
Charmtech Labs LLC is dedicated to researching and developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. The company is known for its flagship product, Capti Voice, a personalized reading support tool that employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to enhance reading experiences. Capti Voice offers features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, catering to a diverse range of users including students, educators, auditory learners, busy professionals, and individuals with dyslexia. Founded in 2010 by computer science professors and Ph.D. students, Charmtech Labs aims to bridge the gap between people and information, making their technology accessible across various content sources, formats, devices, and user abilities. The company is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Thinking Robots

Grant in 2020
Thinking Robots, founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in software solutions for robotic tasks applicable across various robotic platforms. The company develops custom software that integrates natural language dialogue, sensors, and actuators to enhance robotic architecture. This technology enables robots to interact with humans and includes high-level planning capabilities, allowing developers to create interactive and teachable robots that can be directly instructed by users.

LangInnov

Grant in 2019
LangInnov is an educational application provider focused on supporting bilingual communities, particularly Latinx bilingual and multilingual learners. The company's application offers a user-friendly, fully automated platform that enables users to engage in language and literacy assessments in both English and their home language. This innovative tool addresses the need for equitable assessment materials and literacy development resources, facilitating the growth of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills among emergent bilinguals. The assessments are graded automatically in real time, providing immediate feedback to users and enhancing the learning experience.

Charmtech Labs

Grant in 2019
Charmtech Labs LLC is dedicated to researching and developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. The company is known for its flagship product, Capti Voice, a personalized reading support tool that employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to enhance reading experiences. Capti Voice offers features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, catering to a diverse range of users including students, educators, auditory learners, busy professionals, and individuals with dyslexia. Founded in 2010 by computer science professors and Ph.D. students, Charmtech Labs aims to bridge the gap between people and information, making their technology accessible across various content sources, formats, devices, and user abilities. The company is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Qalaxia

Grant in 2018
Qalaxia is an AI-driven question-and-answer platform designed specifically for educational environments. It allows students to ask questions, participate in quizzes, and respond to inquiries from their peers, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. The platform employs machine learning and natural language processing to deliver accurate answers, while also providing insights to teachers. Additionally, Qalaxia encourages knowledge exchange by connecting students with remote industry volunteers who can offer guidance. Students can earn rewards for their learning efforts, and volunteer tutors can accumulate hours and badges for their contributions, promoting a community-oriented approach to education.

PatientsVoices

Grant in 2018
PatientsVoices, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Parkville, Missouri, operates a healthcare language processing platform that transforms patient feedback into actionable insights. The company utilizes advanced data analytics to process information from various sources, including surveys, social media posts, and complaints. This platform is designed to automatically categorize feedback into improvement priorities from the patient's perspective, demonstrating to hospital administrators how to enhance patient satisfaction. By summarizing patient responses into an easily digestible format, PatientsVoices equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient experiences and potentially increase Medicare reimbursements. The platform is currently being tested in hospitals to further validate its effectiveness.

Cognii

Grant in 2018
Cognii, Inc. specializes in developing assessment technology designed to evaluate essay-type answers within online learning environments. The company utilizes advanced natural language processing to provide not only scores but also personalized feedback, fostering an interactive learning experience that enhances knowledge retention for students. Cognii's solutions are delivered via an API, making them compatible with various online learning platforms, including learning management systems and massive open online courses. By serving the K-12, higher education, and corporate training sectors, Cognii aims to improve learning outcomes, streamline grading processes for educators, and create scalable educational solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Cognii continues to advance educational technology through its innovative offerings.

Plasticity

Grant in 2018
Plasticity Inc. specializes in developing API solutions for natural language understanding, aiming to make advanced language processing accessible and straightforward. The company's offerings include Sapien, a language engine for text analytics and conversational interfaces; Cortex, a knowledge graph for data requests; Lingua, a dialogue engine that generates human-like responses; and Brevis, a summarizer for creating concise articles and structured summaries. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Plasticity also employs innovative models like relationship2vec and atoms to enhance its functionalities. The company serves clients across various sectors, including technology, law, and medicine, as well as government agencies. Incorporated in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Plasticity operates as a subsidiary of Executive 1 Holding Company, LLC.

High Road Learning

Grant in 2018
High Road Learning promotes a dual-language approach to personalizing English-language learners' literacy growth. The company is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Anticipant Speech

Grant in 2016
Anticipant Speech specializes in designing and implementing spoken dialogue systems that enhance human-computer interaction. The company develops advanced automated conversation and speech processing services that allow users to communicate naturally and efficiently through voice commands. Their technology helps individuals manage tasks seamlessly in various environments, such as homes and vehicles, by enabling real-time understanding, prediction, and response to spoken language. Through these innovations, Anticipant Speech aims to improve everyday living by making interactions with automated systems more intuitive and user-friendly.

PatientsVoices

Grant in 2016
PatientsVoices, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Parkville, Missouri, operates a healthcare language processing platform that transforms patient feedback into actionable insights. The company utilizes advanced data analytics to process information from various sources, including surveys, social media posts, and complaints. This platform is designed to automatically categorize feedback into improvement priorities from the patient's perspective, demonstrating to hospital administrators how to enhance patient satisfaction. By summarizing patient responses into an easily digestible format, PatientsVoices equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient experiences and potentially increase Medicare reimbursements. The platform is currently being tested in hospitals to further validate its effectiveness.

SILAS

Grant in 2016
SiLAS specializes in providing social, emotional, and behavioral solutions aimed at practitioners and students, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The company offers a comprehensive program that includes social-emotional learning (SEL) screenings and curricula for various age groups, in addition to curricula focused on applied behavior analysis (ABA), executive functioning, and transitional and vocational skills. SiLAS also features a data-driven animation platform designed to assist children in recognizing facial expressions, enhancing language abilities, and improving social interactions. This platform encompasses three tiers of social skills and vocational training, while allowing educators to track student performance metrics associated with individual animation projects. By enabling children to collaborate on creating animation scripts, the platform promotes essential skills such as topic generation, eye contact, and appropriate social responses.

Cognii

Grant in 2016
Cognii, Inc. specializes in developing assessment technology designed to evaluate essay-type answers within online learning environments. The company utilizes advanced natural language processing to provide not only scores but also personalized feedback, fostering an interactive learning experience that enhances knowledge retention for students. Cognii's solutions are delivered via an API, making them compatible with various online learning platforms, including learning management systems and massive open online courses. By serving the K-12, higher education, and corporate training sectors, Cognii aims to improve learning outcomes, streamline grading processes for educators, and create scalable educational solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Cognii continues to advance educational technology through its innovative offerings.

VizCommunication

Grant in 2015
VizCommunication is a visual communication platform that makes the written and spoken language more accessible. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Charmtech Labs

Grant in 2015
Charmtech Labs LLC is dedicated to researching and developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. The company is known for its flagship product, Capti Voice, a personalized reading support tool that employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to enhance reading experiences. Capti Voice offers features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, catering to a diverse range of users including students, educators, auditory learners, busy professionals, and individuals with dyslexia. Founded in 2010 by computer science professors and Ph.D. students, Charmtech Labs aims to bridge the gap between people and information, making their technology accessible across various content sources, formats, devices, and user abilities. The company is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

PatientsVoices

Grant in 2014
PatientsVoices, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Parkville, Missouri, operates a healthcare language processing platform that transforms patient feedback into actionable insights. The company utilizes advanced data analytics to process information from various sources, including surveys, social media posts, and complaints. This platform is designed to automatically categorize feedback into improvement priorities from the patient's perspective, demonstrating to hospital administrators how to enhance patient satisfaction. By summarizing patient responses into an easily digestible format, PatientsVoices equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient experiences and potentially increase Medicare reimbursements. The platform is currently being tested in hospitals to further validate its effectiveness.

Inhabited Type

Grant in 2014
Inhabited Type offers languages and control programs for cloud orchestration.

dMetrics

Grant in 2014
dMetrics is a technology company that specializes in natural language processing (NLP) to make advanced analytics accessible to non-technical experts. Its primary product, Minsky, is a platform that serves major organizations in the financial, pharmaceutical, and public sectors. Founded by two PhD graduates from MIT, dMetrics employs a team of leading authorities in machine learning and NLP. The platform is designed to analyze consumer behavior by identifying, classifying, and predicting decisions that are often obscured within large data sets. This capability allows companies to gain insights into customer expectations and make informed decisions.

Lymba

Grant in 2013
Lymba specializes in knowledge management software that leverages advanced technologies to transform large volumes of unstructured data into actionable insights. The company provides a range of services including document comparison, customer relations management, email classification, knowledge base creation, and ontology building. Lymba's solutions utilize natural language processing, text analytics, and semantic technologies to enhance enterprise search capabilities and facilitate the extraction of knowledge. Additionally, Lymba assists organizations in navigating regulatory requirements such as the Dodd-Frank Act and applying tariff codes. By enabling users to explore and mine information from social bookmarked data, Lymba fosters improved decision-making and knowledge utilization.

dMetrics

Grant in 2012
dMetrics is a technology company that specializes in natural language processing (NLP) to make advanced analytics accessible to non-technical experts. Its primary product, Minsky, is a platform that serves major organizations in the financial, pharmaceutical, and public sectors. Founded by two PhD graduates from MIT, dMetrics employs a team of leading authorities in machine learning and NLP. The platform is designed to analyze consumer behavior by identifying, classifying, and predicting decisions that are often obscured within large data sets. This capability allows companies to gain insights into customer expectations and make informed decisions.

VizCommunication

Grant in 2012
VizCommunication is a visual communication platform that makes the written and spoken language more accessible. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Lymba

Grant in 2012
Lymba specializes in knowledge management software that leverages advanced technologies to transform large volumes of unstructured data into actionable insights. The company provides a range of services including document comparison, customer relations management, email classification, knowledge base creation, and ontology building. Lymba's solutions utilize natural language processing, text analytics, and semantic technologies to enhance enterprise search capabilities and facilitate the extraction of knowledge. Additionally, Lymba assists organizations in navigating regulatory requirements such as the Dodd-Frank Act and applying tariff codes. By enabling users to explore and mine information from social bookmarked data, Lymba fosters improved decision-making and knowledge utilization.

Safaba Translation Solutions

Grant in 2012
Machine Translation answers the need of today’s global business for high volume and high velocity content localization and enterprise translation. Safaba provides Enterprise Machine Translation solutions to the world’s leading global enterprises.
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