Commercialization Academy Virtual Demo Day

Description

Teams from the current AFRL Commercialization Academy cohort, who are building their startups around Department of Defense Intellectual Property (IP) from the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) in Rome, New York, will pitch their startups in cyber security, big data, information systems, and UAS, to a panel of judges and compete to win $300,000 in prize seed funding! Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Griffiss Institute, like many others, has elected to hold a virtual event this time around. During this virtual event, the teams will pitch their startups and take live questions from the judges, while you watch the buzz from home! There is no cost to join in and watch as the day's best two pitches get awarded $200,000 and $100,000, respectively! Here are the six teams that will pitching their startups! Attolla Surveillance - Atolla Surveillance is developing a sensor system for the counter-surveillance of micro air vehicles (MAVs) that would otherwise be undetectable. BloomOptix - BloomOptix is focused on providing innovative, high-resolution, accurate and timely early harmful algal blooms (HABs) detection and future forecasting services through the collection of data using unmanned aerial and surface vehicles Imagine Aerial - Imagine Aerial is developing and deploying UAS and data innovations that revolutionize project delivery in building construction and maintenance, infrastructure, sports and public safety. Overseer - Overseer is developing an online privacy and anonymity service through the use of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Seven Point Labs - Seven Point Labs is a data-specific SaaS company focusing on human-centered design for municipalities, small businesses and nonprofits. Vistex Composites - Vistex is a manufacturing innovation company that has developed disruptive technology for the manufacturing of advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite products. Demo Day is powered by Empire State Development and IDEA NY Mohawk Valley.