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Air Space IntelligenceAI-powered air traffic management platform that optimizes flight routes like Waze for aviation.
Allen Control SystemsDefense robotics company building autonomous precision weapon systems to counter drone threats.
Antares IndustriesAdvanced nuclear energy startup designing adaptable and scalable microreactors for defense and industrial use.
AnySignalMission-critical end-to-end RF platform for space, defense, and secure communications.
Astro MechanicaAerospace startup developing adaptive hybrid electric propulsion for supersonic and hypersonic aircraft.
AuterionDrone operating system and software platform enabling autonomous robot and UAV fleet operations for defense.
CastelionDefense startup mass-producing affordable hypersonic missile systems for the U.S. military, founded by ex-SpaceX engineers.
CX2Electronic warfare startup building AI-enabled hardware and software for electromagnetic spectrum defense.
Distributed SpectrumDefense tech company building AI-powered software and sensors for critical radio signal detection and analysis.
EpirusDirected energy weapons company building high-power microwave systems for counter-drone and swarm defense.
ForterraAutonomous ground vehicle company delivering self-driving land systems and robotic swarms for defense.GalvanickIndustrial cybersecurity startup providing threat detection to secure critical manufacturing and infrastructure.
HermeusHypersonic aircraft manufacturer building high-Mach vehicles for national defense and rapid global transport.
Neros TechnologiesDefense tech company manufacturing low-cost expendable drones, founded by professional drone racers.
Northwood SpaceEnd-to-end ground infrastructure provider for space missions, building next-gen satellite ground stations.
RadiantBuilding the world's first mass-produced portable nuclear generators for anywhere power delivery.
Re:Build ManufacturingIndustrial conglomerate rekindling American manufacturing through advanced technology and strategic acquisitions.
RevealAI-powered battlefield intelligence startup providing real-time 3D mapping and situational awareness for defense.
Senra SystemsWire harness manufacturing startup combining proprietary design software with assembly-as-a-service for aerospace and defense.
SwanModular autonomy platform for defense and industrial operations, built by former Uber/Aurora self-driving leaders.
Turion SpaceAutonomous satellite company for space debris removal, situational awareness, and in-space logistics.
UmbraSAR satellite company delivering the most capable synthetic aperture radar data on the market.
Venus AerospaceHypersonic travel startup developing rotating detonation rocket engines for Mach 9 passenger flight.
ZeromarkDefense startup building AI-enabled auto-aiming technology to turn standard rifles into counter-drone weapons.Advanced Manufacturing
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AetherFluxAetherFlux is developing a novel quantum computing architecture for complex simulations.
Atomic IndustriesAtomic Industries is a robotics startup focused on developing sophisticated automation systems and intelligent robots for complex tasks.Firehawk AerospaceDeveloping advanced, high-performance rocket engines for the next generation of space exploration.HadrianAI-powered defense manufacturing platform for rapid prototyping and production.Manufacturing
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Apex SpaceSatellite bus manufacturer enabling rapid, productized spacecraft production for space missions.
Arc BoatsElectric boat manufacturer building high-performance all-electric watercraft with aerospace engineering.
DiodeAI-powered PCB design platform that cuts circuit board development from months to days.
SolugenGreen chemistry company producing bio-based chemicals from sugar using enzyme-catalyzed processes.Computer Vision
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Satellite
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AstranisMicroGEO satellite company providing dedicated broadband connectivity from geostationary orbit.
Impulse SpaceIn-space transportation company building autonomous orbital transfer vehicles, founded by SpaceX employee #1.
SpaceXDesigns, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, aiming to make humanity multiplanetary.More companies
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Applied IntuitionVehicle intelligence platform accelerating the adoption of safe, AI-driven autonomous machines.
Base Power
CapeAmerica's leading privacy-first mobile carrier.
ExowattExowatt develops modular, dispatchable solar energy systems for energy-intensive industries.
Physical IntelligenceGeneral intelligence for robots, a brain that can power any robot for any application using multimodal learning.
QuilterFinancial planning and investment management platform for individuals and financial advisors.
SkydioCreating the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise and government customers.
SkySafeSkySafe provides cloud-connected drone detection systems and airspace security solutions.
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