Loft Orbital Solutions Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that provides an end-to-end service for hosting and operating customer payloads on microsatellites. Founded in 2017, Loft Orbital simplifies the satellite deployment process by offering a standardized satellite bus along with essential services such as launch booking, integration, regulatory compliance, insurance, and financing solutions. This comprehensive approach reduces financial barriers and risks associated with accessing space, allowing customers to focus on their mission rather than the complexities of satellite engineering. By managing all elements of a satellite campaign, Loft Orbital aims to democratize access to space and accelerate the time to orbit for its clients.
Privateer is focused on developing data infrastructure to support the sustainable growth of the emerging space economy. The company utilizes proprietary knowledge graph technology to enhance the collection and processing of information about space objects. This innovation is crucial as orbital traffic increases, allowing space operators to navigate safely and efficiently. By providing reliable data and tools, Privateer aims to contribute to making space safe and accessible for everyone.
Picogrid is a technology company that specializes in developing a field intelligence platform aimed at enhancing the monitoring and management of remote locations. The platform integrates satellite-based broadband terminals equipped with sensors and cameras, allowing for deployment in various environments. This technology facilitates unlimited satellite broadband connectivity and can be linked to existing sensors, cameras, and SCADA equipment, offering enterprises and government organizations comprehensive insights and real-time alerts. By providing continuous visibility into remote areas, Picogrid enables users to effectively digitize and oversee their operations, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Aerix Systems is a company that develops omnidirectional drones that can navigate in any direction and orientation in space.
Atomic-6 is an advanced manufacturing startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on the development and mass production of composite products, particularly carbon fiber, aimed at enhancing the logistics, military, and aerospace sectors. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Atomic-6 provides engineering consultancy services, assisting organizations in the space and aerospace industries in acquiring advanced products that improve their operational processes.
Sirius Space Services is an aerospace manufacturing company focused on developing sustainable and reusable launch vehicles specifically designed for small satellites. The company aims to provide affordable access to space for small satellite operators, allowing them to utilize launch services comparable to those available for larger satellite operators. By prioritizing sustainability and reusability in its rocket designs, Sirius Space Services seeks to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of satellite launches, thereby supporting the growing demand for small satellite deployment in various sectors.
With $37 million in government and civil awards, we are developing a transportation platform called CarryAll, a space-rated shipping container capable of carrying up to 10 tons of cargo. It launches aboard rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon or Starship, reaches low Earth orbit in under 10 minutes, and returns to Earth within 45–90 minutes of command. It lands autonomously within five meters of its target using guided parafoils, GPS, and onboard targeting systems. This delivery vehicle redefines how goods move across Earth and how products are manufactured in space. The ability to deliver large, critical cargo anywhere on Earth within 90 minutes will fundamentally reshape global logistics, enabling a new era of supply chains, emergency response and commercial access to space. Also, some of the most valuable technologies of the coming decades will be manufactured in orbit, where zero gravity, vacuum, and stable thermal conditions make it possible to create materials that can't be made on Earth.
Prométhée is an observation nanosatellite and an image analysis company designed to provide easily interpretable data. Through the use of nanosatellites, the company's platform facilitates observational space data for applications in agriculture, the environment, water monitoring, and smart cities, allowing governments and industry to provide environmental and strategic intelligence services in a sovereign manner.
Strong Compute is building the future of Cloud Computing, priced by performance not consumption. Our software and hardware optimizations speed up neural network development 10x-1000x, file transfer 1000x, instance start time 10x. We're starting with AI and are aimed at the $500B cloud market.
Canopy Aerospace specializes in the production of thermal protection systems, particularly heat shields for the space and hypersonic industries. The company focuses on advanced materials, utilizing ceramics and composites through scalable additive manufacturing techniques. By integrating software into its manufacturing processes, Canopy Aerospace enhances optimization, efficiency, and the rapid production of critical components. This approach allows vehicle manufacturers to incorporate thermal protection system designs early in their development, facilitating informed decision-making during trade studies and minimizing expensive last-minute changes. Canopy Aerospace serves various sectors, including hypersonics, space launch, propulsion, medical, semiconductors, automotive, and power generation, thereby improving mission capabilities in demanding environments.
Rebel Space Technologies specializes in developing advanced software and systems aimed at ensuring secure and resilient mission-critical operations from Earth to deep space. The company focuses on autonomous intelligence software that enhances wireless connectivity and provides autonomous threat detection and response capabilities for networked edge devices. By integrating physical and cyber security, Rebel Space delivers actionable insights and real-time intelligence tailored for complex wireless environments. Additionally, the company offers secure radio communication solutions designed for challenging conditions, leveraging innovations in spectrum awareness and autonomous radio frequency systems to enable reliable communications for its clients.
SpaceAlpha specializes in developing advanced dual-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology that provides real-time insights for various industries. The company focuses on using its SAR-XL satellites, enhanced by artificial intelligence, to deliver ultra-high-resolution data capable of penetrating biomass, soil, and sand. This technology offers immediate detection of ground objects, facilitating applications in precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, supply chain tracking, security, and more. By combining its satellite capabilities with a predictive analytics platform, SpaceAlpha aims to equip clients with actionable information, enabling them to make informed decisions based on comprehensive global insights.
INTERSTELLAR LAB is focused on creating innovative, environment-controlled pods designed for crop cultivation. The company develops and manufactures advanced bio-farming platforms that serve as regenerative habitats, automatically regulating essential environmental factors such as air, pressure, water, temperature, and humidity. This technology aims to provide optimal conditions for both plants and humans, facilitating the sustainable production of plant-based ingredients. By enabling the agricultural sector to cultivate a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants in various locations, INTERSTELLAR LAB supports large health, beauty, and food and beverage companies in sourcing clean, high-quality ingredients. Additionally, the company is also working on developing space-inspired villages on Earth, aligning with its vision of sustainability and innovation in agriculture.
Starfish Space Inc. specializes in providing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for satellites. The company develops small space tugs equipped with proprietary Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the tugs to conduct various satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space aims to support satellite companies by enhancing their operational capabilities in orbit.
Evitado Technologies specializes in automating airport operations through the development of an advanced automation platform. This platform is designed to facilitate the autonomous movement of ground assets at airports, providing real-time insights for operational decision-making. The company's initial offering is a portable LiDAR collision avoidance system, which addresses the critical issue of aircraft ground collisions. This system enhances the safety and efficiency of moving complex assets, such as commercial aircraft, on the tarmac and during parking maneuvers. By providing advanced collision warnings and detailed operational feedback, Evitado's technology aims to mitigate the risks associated with hangar collisions and improve overall airport efficiency.
Emproof is a company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, that specializes in security solutions for embedded systems. Founded in 2019, Emproof develops a security platform aimed at protecting the intellectual property within software used in these systems. The platform addresses various layers of the software security stack and employs formally verified code transformations to safeguard against industrial espionage. By offering robust information technology security, Emproof enables its clients to meet essential security properties and fulfill functional safety requirements.
FuelX Innovation is a chemical company manufacturing solid-state hydrogen storage products for power systems. The company's mission is to lead the establishment of the solid-state hydrogen materials and systems industry for energy storage and power conversion markets.
Exosonic is an early-stage aerospace startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for adversary air training missions, catering to both commercial and government clients. Established in 2019, the company aims to evolve these UAVs into collaborative combat aircraft, leveraging insights gained to eventually create quiet supersonic airliners. Exosonic has secured over $4.5 million in private funding and more than $2 million from AFWERX. With a team of 15 full-time employees, the company is currently working on a subscale flight test vehicle designed to showcase autonomous capabilities and potential crewed-uncrewed teaming, with its first flight anticipated in the second quarter of 2023. Through its innovations, Exosonic seeks to significantly reduce long-haul flight times, making supersonic travel more accessible and efficient for airlines.
114 AI is an information technology company that manages data with the use of AI across Industries.
Infinidome Ltd. is a wireless security company that specializes in developing solutions to protect connected and autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and critical infrastructure from jamming and spoofing attacks targeting Global Positioning System (GPS) and other wireless communication signals. The company produces GPSdome, a non-military device designed to safeguard trucks, UAVs, and various infrastructures from GPS interference. Additionally, Infinidome offers OtoSphere, an add-on module that enhances the protection of GPS positioning, navigation, and timing systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Caesarea, Israel, Infinidome aims to provide effective and easily installable GPS protection, akin to antivirus software, allowing users to defend against low-cost jamming threats.
Modularity Space is focused on creating modular, reusable satellites that can be repaired, refueled, and upgraded in space. The company aims to transition to reusable space systems by establishing a constellation of these satellites, which includes the integration, launch, operation, and maintenance of the entire network. Their offerings consist of advanced, mass-producible, and scalable spacecraft designed to accommodate multiple payloads, allowing for upgrades and refurbishment in orbit. This innovative approach enables businesses to deploy payloads into space at a lower cost, promoting sustainability in satellite operations.
F-drones is a developer and manufacturer specializing in transition drones that facilitate aerial deliveries to ships and offshore platforms. Their innovative drones are engineered for heavy payloads and long-range capabilities, allowing them to take off vertically, fly like fixed-wing aircraft, and land on moving targets. This design not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to cost savings, reduced manpower, and lower carbon emissions in marine and offshore logistics. F-drones aims to establish itself as a leader in heavy payload drone logistics across various industries within five years, setting high safety and reliability standards for aviation-grade drone deliveries.
Archangel Lightworks is a company specializing in laser communications technology aimed at enhancing space-ground connectivity. By developing secure, wireless systems that utilize laser transmission, the company addresses the limitations of traditional radio communications, which are often bandwidth-constrained and lack security. Archangel Lightworks produces a range of products, including space terminals for satellites, air terminals for drones and manned aircraft, and ground communication terminals. These innovations provide the aerospace sector with resilient connectivity solutions, paving the way for the future of space-enabled networks.
ResilienX specializes in developing a comprehensive software monitoring system aimed at enhancing the resilience and reducing maintenance costs of complex autonomous ecosystems. Their platform is designed to monitor the health, integrity, and performance of systems involved in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. By servicing a diverse clientele that includes federal, state, and commercial organizations, ResilienX helps orchestrate the mitigation of off-nominal situations and facilitates automated contingency management. Their focus on safety-critical systems positions them as a key player in the evolving landscape of autonomous operations, supporting clients in meeting regulatory requirements and improving operational efficiency.
At Morf3D their mission is to provide a sustainable eco-system that delivers innovative solutions to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges that fully exploit the benefits of additive manufacturing. They provide a variety of fully-integrated additive design and manufacturing services including conceptualization, parameter optimization, metallic 3D printing, finishing, metallurgical examination, certification and data analysis. Morf3D is AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR Registered.
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.
Robotic Skies, Inc. is a provider of maintenance and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM). Founded in 2013 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned repair stations. These stations are staffed by aviation professionals with expertise in maintaining both manned and unmanned aircraft, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Robotic Skies offers a comprehensive field service program designed to keep UAS fleets operational and compliant with aviation regulations. This approach enables it to deliver specialized certification, maintenance, and repair services to emerging commercial drone operators worldwide.
Aletiq provides an online product lifecycle management (PLM) software tailored for industrial companies, focusing on technical data management solutions. The platform simplifies the handling of product documentation by centralizing and managing documents throughout each stage of the product lifecycle. Aletiq enables teams to collaborate effectively on technical data, allowing them to concentrate on their core business activities. The software significantly reduces the time spent managing technical information, automating essential processes such as approvals, technical modifications, and project milestones. By facilitating the exchange of product documentation and enhancing traceability of product information, Aletiq helps businesses lower costs and accelerate their time-to-market.
Optimized Electrotech builds high-end Electro-Optic surveillance systems for Strategic and Commercial buyers. These products are researched and proven at India's most discerning clients for land and aerospace applications. The company is currently raising funds for commercial production.
Luos is a developer of an open-source architecture aimed at enhancing the design, testing, and deployment of embedded applications. The company's innovative software facilitates the use of microservices in embedded systems by integrating all components and functions of electronic devices into a cohesive system image. This approach allows for the creation of drivers and embedded applications through a straightforward embedded C/C++ code API. By streamlining the development process, Luos enables developers and CTOs to efficiently design and implement embedded solutions, making hardware development as agile as software.
Odys Aviation is an aircraft startup focused on developing hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft aimed at enhancing regional mobility. The company aims to transform air travel by facilitating the creation of distributed aerial transportation networks that bypass traditional airport infrastructure, significantly reducing door-to-door travel times. By integrating advanced technologies, Odys Aviation seeks to promote electrification and sustainability in air travel, improving the overall human experience and offering innovative solutions for businesses in the transportation sector.
Nebula Compute specializes in developing an open-source cloud computing platform tailored for the space sector, serving both government and commercial clients. Its innovative technology aims to enhance high-performance computing capabilities, offering a cost-effective alternative to constructing additional data centers. By facilitating the sharing of large and complex data sets, Nebula Compute enables scientists and researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among others, to collaborate more efficiently with external partners and the public. The platform allows users to provision, manage, and decommission computing resources on demand, utilizing a user-friendly web interface or command-line tools.
Near Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe. Their work enables a range of unmanned aircraft (i.e., sub-meter to full scale) to operate across multiple applications.
Ascent is a multifaceted company focused on revolutionizing urban air mobility and enhancing risk management services. It specializes in temporary safety staffing, training, consulting, inspections, and case management. Additionally, Ascent is developing an innovative urban air mobility ecosystem that utilizes advanced helicopters, drones, and future electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This initiative aims to transform transportation by enabling quick and efficient connections for people and goods, significantly reducing costs in urban and regional air travel. Customers can easily book flights and enjoy amenities at dedicated vertiports, while also having access to cargo drones and helicopters for transporting critical medical supplies across challenging terrains. Through these services, Ascent strives to create a seamless travel experience and set the foundation for 21st-century transportation.
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2018. It focuses on developing a manufacturing platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency of modern manufacturers. The company's factory operating system streamlines manufacturing processes by tracking parts and workflows from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform provides engineers with the tools to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests throughout the product development cycle. Additionally, it offers decision-makers valuable insights into manufacturing bottlenecks, enabling rapid iterations and facilitating quicker time-to-market outcomes. First Resonance serves various industries, including aviation, energy, and automation, helping manufacturers reliably manage their parts, processes, and data throughout the product life cycle.
Atomic-6 is an advanced manufacturing startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on the development and mass production of composite products, particularly carbon fiber, aimed at enhancing the logistics, military, and aerospace sectors. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Atomic-6 provides engineering consultancy services, assisting organizations in the space and aerospace industries in acquiring advanced products that improve their operational processes.
Mobius.energy specializes in creating innovative battery module architectures designed to enhance efficiency in energy storage and management. The company's offerings include lightweight, compact battery systems that prioritize safety and rapid cooling. These modules are engineered for easy maintenance, allowing for on-site swapping and cell replacement without the need for welding or bonding. Additionally, Mobius.energy provides battery subscription services, maintenance, and recycling solutions, aiming to support the aviation industry in reducing carbon emissions through more sustainable energy practices.
Wabbi provides a continuous security platform that helps businesses integrate security into their software development processes. By enabling security teams to establish centralized and automated governance, Wabbi supports the creation of tailored application security programs. This platform facilitates collaboration between development, security, and operations teams, allowing developers to incorporate security practices into their daily workflows. Wabbi's services include policy management, project analysis, and automated governance, all aimed at addressing security issues within development pipelines. This approach helps organizations mitigate risks and enhance developer productivity, ensuring that security measures do not hinder progress or cause delays.
Precursor SPC is focused on creating an AI-driven network of ground sensors and satellites that deliver geospatial intelligence services aimed at addressing critical challenges related to space weather and natural disasters. The company offers real-time information on space weather conditions and advanced earthquake forecasting, enabling decision-makers to anticipate seismic events and manage operational risks effectively. Their two primary applications include predicting earthquakes days ahead of occurrences and providing high-resolution, real-time representations of the ionosphere for space weather nowcasting. Precursor SPC targets key market segments such as insurance providers, government agencies, and large asset holders, equipping them with insights that help minimize damage and enhance preparedness for significant environmental events.
Limatech is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for aviation with applications across space and defense. They provide lithium batteries for general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense market. Their batteries are used in ulm, lsa airplanes, cs 23 airplanes, cs 27 helicopters, cs 25 airplanes, cs 29 helicopters, airplanes, helicopters, drones, marine, and land.
Plus Ultra Space Outposts manages and deploys off-Earth infrastructure for the growth and sustainability of the upcoming cislunar economy. The company was founded in 2020 and has locations in Spain, Germany, and Luxembourg.
FZ Engineering is a 3D printing company that develops processing systems for industries to integrate 3D-printed metal and polymer parts.
FuelX Innovation is a chemical company manufacturing solid-state hydrogen storage products for power systems. The company's mission is to lead the establishment of the solid-state hydrogen materials and systems industry for energy storage and power conversion markets.
Polyverse Corporation specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to safeguard against data attacks and large-scale data breaches. The company's offerings include Polymorphing-Linux, which protects Linux operating systems from memory-based vulnerabilities, and the Polymorphic Build Farm for Open Source, allowing organizations to manage their own polymorphic compiler and secure software supply chain. Additionally, Polyverse provides Polyscripting for enhanced PHP security against code-injection attacks, as well as a version tailored for WordPress to prevent malicious code execution without affecting performance. The company serves various sectors, including the Department of Defense, finance, government, and healthcare. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Polyverse utilizes advanced moving-target defense technologies to continuously adapt and secure applications against evolving cyber threats.
AI Redefined is a software company focused on machine learning research and applications, aiming to enhance the collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence. Its primary mission is to create a safe digital environment where both AIs and people can learn from each other continuously. The company's flagship product, Cogment, is a high-performance, open-source framework designed for multi-agent training, facilitating real-time interactions between AIs and humans. This platform provides essential tools and infrastructure, including operator AI apprentices and adaptive learning capabilities, which support ongoing live training. By fostering effective human-AI collaboration, AI Redefined enables clients to rapidly and seamlessly integrate AI technology into their operations.
Skyways is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and construction of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. These drones are designed primarily for military applications, providing autonomous delivery systems that can transport payloads of up to 45 pounds without risking human life. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, Skyways aims to revolutionize cargo transportation and is also exploring the future potential of personal air transportation services. The company emphasizes the development of advanced software to support full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations, positioning itself as a leader in unmanned transport solutions for emergency situations and military logistics.
Cluster helps companies hire 30+ types of mechanical and electrical engineers for full-time roles. The Cluster platform matches companies to vetted ready-to-interview candidates from top OEMs and suppliers. The platform is free for talent to join. We work with industry leading companies in electric vehicles, aviation, space, telecom, auto, consumer electronics and hardware. For more information, visit www.clusterinc.com/.
SyncFab operates a blockchain-based network for supply chain management, focusing on connecting OEM part buyers in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical devices with a network of manufacturers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company offers a range of manufacturing capabilities, including CNC machining, laser cutting, and various finishing services. SyncFab's platform enhances procurement efficiency by allowing buyers to issue purchase orders and requests for quotes directly to manufacturers, thereby eliminating intermediaries and reducing costs and procurement time. The use of blockchain technology ensures improved security, traceability, and supplier management, while also addressing issues like counterfeiting and recalls. SyncFab is recognized for its role in promoting clean energy smart manufacturing standards and is a member of several industry initiatives, including the MOBI Automotive Industry Blockchain Consortium.
C4 Systems, Inc. is an Israeli company that specializes in the development of airborne command and control systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for aerial and ground forces. The company's technology integrates critical mission information into a unified platform, creating a real-time common operational picture for all participating units. This integration enhances decision-making capabilities and facilitates faster reaction times, ultimately leading to improved mission success rates. C4 Systems focuses on providing aerospace-grade solutions for the aerial homeland security and para-military sectors.
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware and software solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless systems. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that enhance the capabilities of RF systems by relocating the AI computation engine closer to the signal edge. This innovative approach minimizes network bandwidth usage, reduces latency, and decreases reliance on manual analysis. Deepwave Digital's product lineup includes the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), a software-defined radio, as well as software tools like AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing, which help clients detect and identify signals in their spectral environment. With a team of RF industry experts boasting over fifty years of combined experience, Deepwave Digital serves both commercial and defense sectors, enabling customers to develop custom AI and high-performance computing systems using trusted software solutions.
Launcher Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing delivery services for small satellites to orbit. The firm focuses on developing highly efficient rockets and transfer vehicles specifically designed for this purpose. A key aspect of Launcher’s technology is its three-dimensional printed liquid propellant rocket engine, which is powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. This innovative approach allows Launcher to offer low-cost solutions for deploying small remote-controlled satellites, positioning the company as a competitive player in the satellite launch market.
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.
Paladin AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at optimizing pilot training through data mining and machine learning. Founded in 2013, Paladin AI offers a platform called InstructIQ, which utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze pilot proficiency and recommend targeted training adjustments. The platform is flight simulator agnostic, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with existing training media and operations at flight schools and training centers. By leveraging data science, Paladin AI enables competency-based training that objectively identifies pilot strengths and weaknesses, fills knowledge gaps, and customizes training experiences. This approach not only accelerates the training process but also helps reduce costs for airlines and training organizations.
Veracity Protocol operates an innovative platform that utilizes Vision AI to identify, authenticate, and track physical objects. By employing smartphones, the company generates non-invasive codes based on the unique material structure of items, ensuring secure identification without the need for physical labels or tags. Its services encompass product identification, high-accuracy authentication to prevent counterfeiting, and microstructure-level inspection for integrity monitoring. Additionally, Veracity Protocol facilitates tokenization, creating immutable links between physical products and blockchain records to enhance ownership assurance and authenticity verification. The platform aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for clients seeking automated visual inspections and quality assurance for their assets.
Veracity Protocol operates an innovative platform that utilizes Vision AI to identify, authenticate, and track physical objects. By employing smartphones, the company generates non-invasive codes based on the unique material structure of items, ensuring secure identification without the need for physical labels or tags. Its services encompass product identification, high-accuracy authentication to prevent counterfeiting, and microstructure-level inspection for integrity monitoring. Additionally, Veracity Protocol facilitates tokenization, creating immutable links between physical products and blockchain records to enhance ownership assurance and authenticity verification. The platform aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for clients seeking automated visual inspections and quality assurance for their assets.
Orbital Sidekick, Inc. specializes in Earth observation and analysis services through its advanced hyperspectral imaging technology. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a small satellite constellation equipped with the capability to capture hundreds of narrow contiguous spectral bands from visible light to infrared. This technology provides high-resolution imagery and data-rich information, enabling commercial and government organizations to monitor and analyze various sectors, including energy, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, infrastructure, agriculture, and defense. By delivering fast and efficient hyperspectral intelligence, Orbital Sidekick supports clients in achieving their sustainable operations, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives, and security goals.
Block Aero is a Bangkok-based company established in 2017 that specializes in providing a blockchain platform tailored for the aviation supply chain. The platform enables organizations to effectively manage their data and enhances collaborative workflows within the industry. By incorporating artificial intelligence, Block Aero digitizes the global aerospace supply chain and creates digital passports for assets secured with blockchain technology. This innovative approach aims to improve safety management systems, boost productivity, and enhance transaction efficiency. Additionally, Block Aero assists clients in reducing operational costs and turnaround times while exploring new revenue opportunities.
Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technology for autonomous flights, leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency in unmanned aerial missions. The company's product suite offers camera-based visual situational awareness that operates day and night, facilitating navigation, ground object detection, and 3D change detection without reliance on GPS. Their flagship product, NavSight, serves as a GPS-free aerial navigation system, utilizing advanced machine vision and AI to process camera feeds for visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec's diverse clientele includes governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various sectors such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company aims to fully realize the potential of the autonomous flight market by providing a lightweight and cost-effective visual situational awareness solution that can augment or ultimately replace human pilots.
Ravyn specializes in aerospace and defense engineering services, primarily catering to the needs of the US government. The company develops a range of military technologies, including solid-fuel and cruise missiles, artillery, precision-guided munitions, solid rockets, launchers, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), aerial targets, and sounding rockets. Ravyn focuses on delivering rapid prototype fieldable weapon systems and associated subsystems, ensuring that government organizations have access to advanced and effective defense solutions.
Skyloom is developing a spaceborne infrastructure based on optical communications technology and relay satellites placed in geostationary orbit. Their mission is to drastically increase space-to-Earth bandwidth and unlock the true economic potential of low Earth orbit.
AnsuR, based in Norway & Spain, provides software for mission-critical satellite communication of multimedia content, reducing bandwidth by 99% and increasing efficiency by 100 times.
FLITE Material Sciences specializes in surface engineering, focusing on protecting industrial surfaces from rust, ice, and fouling through innovative laser techniques. These patented methods eliminate the need for toxic and temporary chemical coatings commonly used in priming, painting, and cleaning, thereby enhancing product safety and resilience. By applying its technology in both manufacturing and maintenance processes, FLITE contributes to a significant reduction in the use of harmful chemicals, promoting environmentally friendly practices. The company's techniques not only prevent corrosion and ice buildup but also improve the adhesion of lubricants and other treatments, enabling clients to create durable surfaces without the drawbacks associated with traditional chemical coatings.
Momentus Inc. is a commercial space company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing water-powered transportation services for spacecraft and aims to offer a range of in-space infrastructure services. These services include in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit servicing, facilitated by its planned transfer and service vehicles. Momentus is developing an innovative water plasma-based propulsion system to enable efficient movement of satellites and payloads between orbits. By focusing on space transportation, satellite services, and in-orbit servicing, Momentus positions itself as a key player in the evolving space economy.
Prime Lightworks Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of electric propulsion systems designed for space satellites. The company focuses on the direct conversion of electricity into thrust, facilitating interplanetary travel while minimizing emissions associated with aerospace propulsion. By prioritizing cost-efficiency and waste reduction, Prime Lightworks aims to engineer innovative solutions that expand possibilities in space exploration.
RED 6 Inc. is a company specializing in outdoor augmented reality solutions aimed at enhancing air combat training. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS). This innovative system allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated enemy threats in real time, utilizing augmented reality visors and an AI-driven multiplayer network. The technology also incorporates biometric feedback loops to optimize training experiences. RED 6's solutions are designed to revolutionize military training applications, enabling enhanced readiness and operational effectiveness for armed forces worldwide. In addition to military applications, the technology holds potential for various industries, including entertainment, sports, and medicine.
Spaceit provides a platform for satellite operations, ground station services and cybersecurity. Spaceit's offering includes a Mission Control System (MCS), aggregated marketplace for ground station services, Satellite Operations Simulator (SatOpSim).
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping. Key features of its platform include a white-label marketplace, international e-commerce capabilities, a dynamic product catalog, and secure online payment solutions. The company contracts with vendors to integrate their products into the marketplace, providing airlines with additional revenue opportunities and enhancing the passenger shopping experience. Airfree's services extend to consulting on sales strategies, customer service, and website management, ultimately benefiting passengers through seamless navigation and convenience, airlines through increased revenue, and retailers through access to targeted audiences. The platform also allows airports to engage passengers beyond physical borders, generating additional non-aeronautical revenue.
Clarvoyant specializes in a multi-platform suite of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) compatible tools that facilitate instant holographic prototyping and collaboration in engineering and design. Developed from technologies originally created at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), these tools are aimed at supporting early-stage mission design and enabling companies to efficiently design spacecraft. By offering advanced capabilities for prototyping and collaboration, Clarvoyant helps streamline the engineering process for its clients.
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Metaspectral is an information technology company focused on machine learning and web services, specializing in advanced media file compression. It has developed a machine learning platform that significantly enhances the encoding and decoding of images, achieving average compression rates of approximately 95% without compromising quality. This technology enables clients to improve the performance of their applications across various platforms, including web, mobile, and cloud environments. By optimizing media file sizes, Metaspectral provides solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience in digital applications.
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping. Key features of its platform include a white-label marketplace, international e-commerce capabilities, a dynamic product catalog, and secure online payment solutions. The company contracts with vendors to integrate their products into the marketplace, providing airlines with additional revenue opportunities and enhancing the passenger shopping experience. Airfree's services extend to consulting on sales strategies, customer service, and website management, ultimately benefiting passengers through seamless navigation and convenience, airlines through increased revenue, and retailers through access to targeted audiences. The platform also allows airports to engage passengers beyond physical borders, generating additional non-aeronautical revenue.
WhiteFox Defense Technologies is a counter-drone airspace defense company that specializes in providing solutions for managing drone activity in sensitive airspace globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers several products, including DroneFox, a software platform for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that detects and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, which ensures trust and authentication of drones in unmanned traffic management systems, available as a physical device or as part of the drone's software. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense, addressing the growing need for effective drone threat mitigation in various sectors.
Internest develops a precise positioning system tailored for rotating winged vehicles, such as drones and helicopters. The system features a local landing component that integrates both firmware and hardware, offering reliable and accurate positioning data regardless of visibility, weather, or environmental conditions. This technology is particularly beneficial for security, military, and maritime sectors, enhancing the operational safety of aerial vehicles during critical missions. By improving flight safety, Internest's solutions support various industries in effectively managing their aerial operations.
Ampaire Inc. is a company that designs and develops electric-powered commercial aircraft, aimed at making aviation cleaner, quieter, and more accessible. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Ampaire focuses on innovative solutions in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture. Their custom propulsion systems are scalable, allowing for various aircraft sizes while significantly reducing operational costs and minimizing carbon emissions. As a portfolio company of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Ampaire is committed to addressing climate change through low-emission aviation technologies, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air travel.
Hionos brings years of expertise in safety-critical avionics software to the world of drones. They make drones safer.
Sen's vision is to democratize space using video to inform, educate, inspire and benefit all humanity. Sen's mission is to stream real-time videos from space to billions of people, gathering news and information about Earth and space and making it universally accessible.
EVA is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing innovative solutions for urban mobility and logistics. The company is known for its compact electric automated aircraft, X01, which aims to alleviate traffic congestion. EVA plays a significant role in enabling drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating connections between cities and countries. Its offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, EVA provides various products such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, drop-off stations for drone logistics, and drone vans equipped with operational centers, ensuring efficient mobility operations for its clients.
Phase Four LLC is a manufacturer of satellite propulsion systems based in Pasadena, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in electric propulsion for small satellites, offering innovative products such as the CubeSats ambipolar thruster and the Maxwell plasma propulsion solution. Its core technology, the Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), distinguishes itself by eliminating the need for a hollow cathode and high voltage electronics, resulting in significant cost savings, reduced size of power electronics, and compatibility with various propellants. Phase Four's propulsion systems are designed to be small and lightweight, featuring a patented magnetic nozzle to optimize thrust, allowing clients to effectively maneuver satellites into various orbits while minimizing operational costs. The company's products are utilized across commercial, civil, and scientific space missions, reflecting its commitment to advancing the capabilities of space exploration.
Optisys manufactures an RF design and metal additive to provide metal 3D printed antenna products for aerospace and defense applications. Its products enable groundbreaking system and product performance through low SWaP-C, and solution capability and are enabled by the novel design process and metal additive manufacturing for component production.
Corenova develops a cybersecurity platform designed to provide military-grade protection for critical infrastructure. The company specializes in autonomous systems that address real-world challenges through innovative technology. Its platform features a swarm of self-learning bots that work in conjunction with blockchain technology, enhancing the ability to sense and respond to real-time events affecting both digital and physical environments. This approach enables clients to securely distribute actionable intelligence in real-time, fostering collaboration between machines and human operators while building consumer confidence in autonomous systems. Corenova's HiveDefense solution exemplifies their commitment to maximizing operational security and efficiency.
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping. Key features of its platform include a white-label marketplace, international e-commerce capabilities, a dynamic product catalog, and secure online payment solutions. The company contracts with vendors to integrate their products into the marketplace, providing airlines with additional revenue opportunities and enhancing the passenger shopping experience. Airfree's services extend to consulting on sales strategies, customer service, and website management, ultimately benefiting passengers through seamless navigation and convenience, airlines through increased revenue, and retailers through access to targeted audiences. The platform also allows airports to engage passengers beyond physical borders, generating additional non-aeronautical revenue.
Crypta Labs Ltd is a London-based startup focused on enhancing cybersecurity through the development of quantum random number generation technologies. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in creating quantum random number generators (QRNG) that provide military-grade encryption for Internet of Things (IoT) applications across various sectors, including transport, military, intelligence, and healthcare. The QRNG technology combines a light source, detector, and processor into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip, supported by software to ensure robust security. Additionally, Crypta Labs offers a Mobile Security Module that leverages smartphone cameras along with an Application Programming Interface (API) and Software Development Kit (SDK) to aid mobile application developers in securing their software. Through its innovative products, Crypta Labs aims to future-proof the cybersecurity infrastructure of various industries against emerging threats.
AirMap is helping make drones a part of everyday life by building the foundations for the low-altitude air navigation systems of the future. The emergence of small, powerful, and autonomous drones, is transforming society. Drones are being used for agriculture, public safety, aerial photography and cinematography, and soon, package delivery. The next century of aviation innovation is happening at the local level, not across oceans, and it's happening below 500 feet. AirMap is organizing this low altitude information so innovation can take flight. AirMap works collaboratively with industry partners to create the future for drones. It focuses exclusively on providing airspace information so that others in the nascent industry can build amazing vehicles and applications. AirMap is a member of the Small UAV Coalition and the NASA Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) program.
Preligens develops advanced artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing operational decision-making for defense and intelligence sectors. By automating the analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows, the company leverages machine learning and computer vision to aggregate data from multiple intelligence sources, including imagery, electromagnetic signals, and open-source information. This approach enables intelligence agencies to gain critical insights into mission areas, facilitating rapid decision-making and improving situational awareness. Preligens' innovative solutions empower analysts to take informed actions, ultimately contributing to a safer world.
WiN MS offers a reduction in the risks resulting from malfunctions in wiring and network systems. It develops and sells immediate diagnostic tools for aeronautical maintenance and a monitoring device for wired infrastructures that combats cable theft. WiN MS is a spin-off of the CEA-LIST Institute. Its clients include the major airline companies and the key players in the railway system. Founded in 2012 in Orsay, France, WiN MS was initially incubated at Incuballiance and has since joined Starbust Accelerator (Paris, France), the first aeronautics incubator in France. WiN MS is also supported by French partners Bpifrance, Scientipole, Ubifrance, and the COFACE for its R&D and export development.