DEFENSE TECHCONNECT INNOVATION AWARDS
TechConnect is proud to announce the TechConnect Defense Innovation Awards recognizing the top 15% of submitted challenge technologies as ranked by the selection committee. Rankings are based on the potential positive impact the submitted technology will have for the warfighter and national security.
Learn more about the 2021 awardees here.
| Organization | Technology |
|---|---|
| 374Water Systems, Inc. | Waste Resource Recovery Using Supercritical Water Oxidation |
| Actinia, Inc. | Affordable High-Resolution Radiation Detectors |
| Adnoviv, Inc. | True Presence Occupancy Detection Sensors (TruePODS) |
| Advanced Remote Sensing, Inc. | A Superior Method to Correct Atmospheric Degradation of Satellite Imagery |
| AetherTouch, Inc | Touchless user interface for existing smart devices |
| American Maglev Technology of Florida | Autonomous Space Vehicle with Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) |
| Anthro Energy, Inc. | Intrinsically Flexible and Safe Lithium Ion Batteries |
| AntiRadical Therapeutics LLC | SanFlow – A Drug for Prolonged Field Care that Corrects Vascular Dysfunction and Prevents Multi-Organ Injuries |
| Applied Ocean Sciences LLC | Emergency Underwater PNT using Autonomous Surface Vehicle Constellation |
| Ariel Scientific Innovations, Ltd. | Sludge dewatering using Magnetic Flocculation |
| Ascent Solar Technologies | Ultra-resilient lightweight, flexible solar solutions to meet DoD requirements for Energy independence in Space, SUAS, Dismounted Power, and Unattended Ground Sensors |
| BedRock Systems Inc. | An Unbreakable Foundation for Formally Secured Computing |
| Binghamton University | An Integrated Wide-Area UAV Aeromagnetic Survey System |
| BIOSNS, INC | XTEMP |
| Blueshift Materials, Inc. | Polyimide Aerogel Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Aerospace and Defense |
| BraceTrack | BraceTrack |
| Breault Research Organization | Miniaturized Electronic Safe & Arm Device (MESAD) |
| BRELYON Inc. | Ultra Reality Display |
| BUNDLAR, LLC | BUNDLAR Augmented Reality Content Management System (ARCMS) |
| Centerline Biomedical, Inc. | Electromagnetic Augmented Reality Image Guidance with Computerized Task Assistance for Minimally-Invasive Field Care |
| Claros Technologies Inc. | Novel Nanocomposite Fabrics for Personal Protective Equipment and Functional Textiles |
| Clemson University Research Foundation | Key-and-Lock Commodity Self-Healing Copolymers |
| Codelucida, Inc. | Technology/Solution Name: Low-density Parity-check error correction for enabling high-density flash storage with maximum endurance and performance |
| Contamination Source Identification | CSI-Dx® : A Diagnostic Urine Test for Tick-borne Disease |
| Corsha, Inc. | An API Security Platform |
| Cutting Edge AI | Autonomous Object Identification Harnessing Full Motion Video |
| D-Tech, LLC | Zenurian™ – An Advanced Threat Detection and Analytics Tool Using Multi-Dimensional Machine Learning (ML) for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) |
| Dragos, Inc | Active Cyber Defense for Operational Technology Networks |
| Eskra Technical Products | Solvent-Free Manufacturing Process for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes |
| Everykey Inc | Everykey – No more Passwords, No more Keys |
| Fend Incorporated | Next-Generation Industrial Data Diodes for Secure ICS Monitoring |
| Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | Electron Beam Treatment For Invasive Pests |
| Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | Universal Pipe Vacuum Head |
| FiberQA, LLC | Automated Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning |
| Forescout Technologies | Forescout Platform |
| Fortify | 3D Printers for Filled Photopolymers |
| Forward Edge, AI Inc. | Blaise AI-Augmented, Raman/IoT/5G device for chemical and biological point detection (CBRNE) in the field |
| FoVI3D, Inc. | CRO Personal Carry Mule: An All-Terrain Portable Robotic Mule |
| GeoMat LLC | A nano-enabled technology for the dewatering of oil waste streams |
| George Washington University | High-efficiency intermediate band quantum dot solar cells |
| George Washington University | Air-Q, A Portable System for Aerosol Detection and Mitigation for Buildings and Transportation Systems |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | A Compact Sewage Bio-Reactor for Energy Recovery |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | kNOw Touch – Contactless Elevator Control System |
| Idaho National Laboratory, Technology Deployment | Early Detection of Soft Shorts In Batteries |
| Idaho National Laboratory, Technology Deployment | OpDefender – Network Control for Industrial Control Systems |
| IMPRUVON Inc. | Impruvon Health Medication Management Platform – Providing Security, Error Reduction, Compliance, and Independence for Individuals with Difficult to Maintain Medication Regimens |
| IoTAI, Inc | PICO Anywhere Suite – Distributed Intelligence Mesh for Constrained Conditions |
| Iowa State University | Pore-Encapsulated Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenolysis of Plastic Waste |
| Iowa State University | Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Recycling of Li-Ion Battery Waste: Mechanochemical recovery of Co, Li and other essential components |
| Kismet Technologies | NanoRAD (Nano-based Residual Active Disinfectant) |
| Lightspace technologies | Multifocal professional AR headset for Enterprise use and near distance visualization. |
| Lite-Check Fleet Solutions Inc | SECURE FULLY DIGITAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SOFTWARE/HARDWARE PLATFORM |
| Makai Ocean Engineering | Ultra-Compact, Highly Effective Thermal Management |
| Malachite Technologies | Microwave-assisted Ammonia Synthesis |
| Martin Defense Group | Offboard Launch and Recovery System for Uncrewed Platforms |
| Maui Innovation Group | Leakproof Valve |
| MEI Micro, Inc. | 3DS MEMs IMU Technology Platform |
| MELD Manufacturing Corporation | MELD: a scalable, no-melt method for printing for large metal parts |
| Meta Materials Inc | glucoWISE®: Non-Invasive Glucose Testing |
| Metamaterial Inc. | NanoWeb® Transparent Antenna |
| MIC Monitor, LLC | Microbial corrosion test kit |
| Microsurgeonbot Inc. | GURU |
| Mindset Medical, LLC. | Informed Virtual Vitals |
| Minerva Lithium LLC | Fueling the EV Revolution |
| Mississippi State University | Rapid Assay Methods and Kits for Detecting Neutralizing Antibody for Sars-Cov-2 |
| Modula S Inc | Base of the Future, Passive Performance NetZero Autonomous Expeditionary Buildings |
| Momentum Optics | Advanced Optical Manufacturing to Accelerate Product Development and Reduce Costs |
| Mycroft Mind, a.s. | Embedded Grid Intelligence |
| Namatad Inc. | FIREFLY Platform |
| NanoSafe, Inc. | Mobile Analytical Platform for Lead Detection in Drinking Water (LeadMAP) |
| NAVSYS Corporation | PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) for operating in GPS denied environments |
| NetNumber | NetCore Disaster Response Network (DRN) |
| NonLinear Corporation | Aggregate Spread Pulse Modulation in LPWANs for IoT applications |
| Novum Nano | Novel Nano Oil Additive Reduces Friction and Increases Engine Efficiency. |
| NRECA | Essence |
| OmniSync Incorporated | TurboSBIR – “TurboTax” for SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation and Management |
| Onclave Networks, Inc. | Securing Resilient On-Base Microgrids and Flightlines for Smart Installations of the Future |
| Opal HTM | Opal HTM: IoT-optimized medical asset management |
| ORION TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | Orion AIM Artificial Intelligence Mission System |
| Osmoses, Inc. / MIT Dept of Chemical Engineering | membranes for efficient gas and vapor separations |
| PainQx | ALGOS System: Digital Diagnostic for Objective Pain Measurement |
| Pleiotek | Technology/Solution Name: Advanced Wearable and Mobile Platform for addressing Patient Data Movement in Austere Operating Environments |
| Polaris Semiconductor LLC | RF-Silent DC Voltage Regulators with High Efficiency |
| POLYMATERIALS APP, LLC | Supercapacitor for electronics and vehicle applications |
| Powercast | Wireless Power Harvester Chips that convert RF to usable DC power |
| Refactr | DevSecOps Automation Platform |
| REM Surface Engineering | Post-Process Surface Finishing and Optimization of Additively Manufactured Nickel-Based Superalloys |
| Ridgetop Group Inc. | CellSage Battery Health Analysis and Prognostics Software |
| RMD LLC | A large Legged Robot Capable of Operating on Unstructured Terrain with Heavy Payload |
| Robossis Inc – Rowan University | An orthopedic surgical robot |
| Rowan University | Automated-Track Electrospinning |
| Rowan University | Robossis: Surgical Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Alignment |
| Rowan University | Using AI to Improve Safety at Grade Crossings |
| RTM Vital Signs LLC | RTM Respiratory Monitor |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | Setting a Strong Foundation for Securing Facility Related Control Systems |
| Secure Surgical Solutions, LLC | A Portable Saline Generator for Point-of-Care Applications |
| SENSE Neuro Diagnostics, Inc. | NeuroHawk TBI Scanner |
| Sesame Solar Inc | Sesame Solar Nanogrids: mobile, solar-powered, charging Solution for EVs with an emergency/command office inside |
| Sixdof Space | Ultra Fast Optical Tracking |
| Skayl, LLC | Automated System Integration, Testing & Certification Leveraging a Robust Data Architecture |
| SkyNano | Hybrid Copper-Coated Carbon Nanotube Structures for Multifunctional Coatings |
| spotLESS Materials Inc. | spotLESS Anti-Fouling Surface Coating |
| Stanford University Office of Technology Licensing | SPINS: Inverse Design Software for Nanophotonic Structures |
| Stanford University Office of Technology Licensing | High quality, low carbon cement |
| SubSeaSail LLC | Revolutionary, autonomous, long-duration, multi-hulled sailing cargo vessel |
| SWR TECHNOLOGY INC. | Through-Barrier Wireless Power and Data Communication |
| Texas Tech University | Reconfiguration with Logic Design Framework for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| Texas Tech University | Label-free, High-throughput Holographic Screening and Enumeration of Tumor Cells in Blood |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | HF-free facile and rapid synthesis of MXenes related materials and their efficient energy conversion and storage applications |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 3D LiDAR Aided GNSS Precise Positioning for L4 Autonomous Driving |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Sweatextile: a Nature-Inspired Textile of Unidirectional Water Transport and Dissipation for Moisture Management, Comfort and Protection |
| TriMiS Inc. | Multi-functional Compounds for Coatings |
| Tripwire – A BELDEN Company | Tofino Firewall |
| U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) | Microwave Assisted CO2 Conversion |
| U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) | Nodeworks |
| UC Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Alliances | Integrated Soft Optoelectronics for Wearable Health Monitoring |
| UC Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Alliances | Vapor-Mediated Synthesis of Silicon Carbide Matrices for Ceramic Matrix Composites |
| University of Central Florida | Intelligent Object Magnification for Augmented Reality Displays |
| University of South Dakota-Sanford School of Medicine | Neurostimulation Method |
| University of Sussex, Advanced Material Development | Smart heterostructure for sensing and controlling corrosion |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Low cost carbon application for lightweighting applications |
| Uptimai | Uptimai – Uncertainty Propagator and Statistical Optimizer |
| Urban Electric Power, Inc. | Rechargeable zinc manganese dioxide batteries |
| VCU Innovation Gateway | Pure-Phase Cubic Ni1-xMox Alloy Nanoparticles as Low-Cost and Earth Abundant Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting to Produce Hydrogen |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | U-Carbon: A Conductive and Magnetic Carbon |
| VisionCraft s.r.o. | VisionCraft AI driven computer vision and data analytics |
| Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | 2DG for acute treatment of status epilepticus, acute repetitive seizures, and TBI |
| Z-Field Technologies LCC | Rapid identification of Coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 and detection of its mutations |