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TurbineOne is a defense technology company focused on enhancing situational awareness through its innovative platform that applies machine learning at the tactical edge. The company aims to improve frontline perception, allowing users to sense threats and communicate effectively in challenging environments. Its flagship product is a wearable on-body operating system that connects individuals in dangerous situations, enabling them to develop, modify, and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions without the need for coding. This technology is designed to operate in communications-denied environments, thereby reducing the risk to personnel by facilitating the use of robots and advanced systems in hazardous scenarios.

Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focused on expanding access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through its innovative fleet of transportation vehicles. The company operates the Mira vehicle, which utilizes a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to provide services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry for clients across various orbits. Additionally, the Helios vehicle, equipped with the powerful Deneb engine, facilitates payload deliveries to orbits beyond LEO, including medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and even lunar and other planetary orbits. With a team that has a proven track record in developing some of the most reliable rockets, Impulse Space aims to offer economical and efficient transportation solutions for space payloads, enabling clients to manage costs while achieving rapid operational improvements.

UV Angel is a technology company focused on healthcare infection prevention through the use of UV-C light. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, UV Angel has developed a patented technology platform that automates UV-C disinfection for high-touch surfaces such as smartphones, keyboards, and touchscreens. By leveraging extensive research on ultraviolet light, the company aims to create cleaner and safer environments across various sectors, including healthcare, foodservice, retail, and office spaces. UV Angel's solutions not only disinfect but also enable clients to monitor and track disinfection data, helping organizations demonstrate their commitment to reducing harmful pathogens and maintaining hygiene. The integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics facilitates real-time reporting on device interactions, further enhancing the ability to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

Second Front Systems, Inc. is a software development company based in Arlington, Virginia, that focuses on enhancing government access to venture capital-backed technologies for national security missions. Established in 2014, the company offers Atlas Fulcrum, a platform that helps users identify, assess, and utilize innovative commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front provides program management and system integration services to facilitate the delivery of technology to military personnel. The High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium established by the company, brings together key industry players to leverage commercially developed technologies for government-funded national security efforts. Second Front also specializes in configuring, securing, and deploying compliant software applications for global government customers, ensuring that users have access to a fully managed production environment tailored for national security applications.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.

Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. The company intends to increase the production of small-scale nuclear batteries capable of powering spacecraft and undersea technologies for years. Zeno, founded in 2018 by three Vanderbilt University students, intends to be the first to enter the commercial market with a novel new combination of affordability and lightweight.

Hermeus Corporation, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in the development of hypersonic aircraft designed to enhance global transportation. The company's Mach 5 jets are capable of flying at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, significantly reducing travel times for long-haul flights. For instance, a journey from New York to London can be completed in just 90 minutes, compared to the typical seven-hour duration. Hermeus aims to improve safety and efficiency in business class air travel while allowing for seamless integration with existing aviation infrastructure. This innovative approach not only accelerates travel but also fosters enhanced connectivity among global cities.

Second Front Systems, Inc. is a software development company based in Arlington, Virginia, that focuses on enhancing government access to venture capital-backed technologies for national security missions. Established in 2014, the company offers Atlas Fulcrum, a platform that helps users identify, assess, and utilize innovative commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front provides program management and system integration services to facilitate the delivery of technology to military personnel. The High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium established by the company, brings together key industry players to leverage commercially developed technologies for government-funded national security efforts. Second Front also specializes in configuring, securing, and deploying compliant software applications for global government customers, ensuring that users have access to a fully managed production environment tailored for national security applications.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.