Tech Innovation Directory
Browse innovative technologies identified through Encountering Innovation. Each Innovator has self identified by best fit according to the Defense Innovation Unit's Area of Focus categories. View all Tech Innovation Summaries below or select a filtered Area of Focus to discover technologies relevant to your mission needs or interests.
MS
TRL
2
Chance AI
2026
Chance AI (TRL 2) is a proposed AI-powered model designed to help agencies locate missing persons faster. Current methods are resource-intensive and rely heavily on manual searches. Even when advanced methods are used, they require specialists to interpret the data, resulting in slower and less practical real-world applications. Our model will be compatible with existing sensors designed to identify and locate individuals, human remains, and burials in complex environments through real-time analysis. It will support in-field and remote analysis, operate with single sensors or fused multi-sensor data, and continuously learn and adapt based on unique characteristics associated with human remains.
Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Research Collection Technologies LLC
TX
TRL
7
Pitching
HoloConnect AI with Aexa Vault Secure Offline AI Platform
2026
HoloConnect AI lets experts appear in real time as if they are physically there. It works on any screen and does not need special headsets. The system includes an AI assistant that can see, hear, and guide users step by step. With Aexa Vault, it can also run fully offline, keeping data secure and private. This makes it useful in remote or high-risk environments. It helps teams make faster decisions, reduce mistakes, and complete tasks more safely. The technology was tested with NASA on the International Space Station.
Artificial Intelligence
Aexa Aerospace
AR
TRL
6
Atmos Draco
2026
Draco is a low-cost, embedded engine monitoring system designed for modularity and rapid integration into various engine configurations. It collects and processes engine data to be displayed on compatible systems and detects sensor faults, anomalies, and data inconsistencies for early warning. Draco also logs all data and faults collected for transmission, beyond visual line of sight or download for a future predictive maintenance machine learning model. Draco is capable of on-equipment, training, and auxiliary roles and could augment or replace MQ-1 Predator engine monitoring systems or subsystems.
Artificial Intelligence
Atmos Avionics
TX
TRL
7
Pitching
AI Powered Data Extraction: Speeding Legacy Parts to the Warfighter
2026
Our technology saves time and money by turning old, damaged, or messy weapon system drawings into clean, searchable digital files. Many military parts rely on decades-old paper drawings and records that are often torn, stained, blotchy or split into multiple frames. Our AI automatically repairs and connects these documents to create a clear, digital database of technical information. This process ensures that engineers have the high-quality data they need to quickly support the warfighter. By fixing broken data, we help keep critical weapon systems ready for action and ensure no information is lost.
Artificial Intelligence
Elevan LLC dba Elevate Systems
MN
TRL
7
Pitching
AI-Driven Energy Optimization in Contested Environments
2026
Exergi Predictive provides AI-powered tools that help organizations understand, predict, and optimize energy use across vehicles, equipment, and operations. The platform uses real-world data and advanced modeling to simulate how systems perform under different conditions. This allows users to make better decisions that reduce fuel consumption, extend system life, and improve mission outcomes. It works in complex environments where energy efficiency and logistics are critical. The result is lower operational cost, improved readiness, and smarter resource use across transportation, defense, and energy systems.
Artificial Intelligence
Exergi Predictive
KS
TRL
7
Pitching
Catalytic Generator System for the treatment of Cooling Tower Water
2026
This technology effectively treats Cooling Tower Water through non-chemical and non-toxic means. It allows for the simultaneous treatment of the three problems that have plagued cooling towers for years: biological contamination- biofilm and Legionella; scale formation; and metal component corrosion. This technology results in a much higher cooling tower cycle of operation: from 3 to 5 cycles; to 12 to 15 cycles- a water savings of approximately 1.3 million gallons per year for a 200-ton cooling tower which cools one 80,000 SF military building, and all without the threat of biological contamination, energy robing scale formation, or the costly erosion of capital investment due to component corrosion. This technology savings would be applicable to hundreds of military installations throughout the Southwest USA, and other locations.
Artificial Intelligence
Goode Earth Solutions LLC
MO
TRL
3
Deep Learning CNN System for Missile and Stealth Detection,
2026
This technology uses advanced AI to detect, identify, and track missile threats in real time, improving decision-making, reducing false alarms, and enhancing the protection of aircraft, people, and critical infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
Heavy Duty Security Co.
OK
TRL
7
Pitching
AI/XR Mission Planning to Rehearsal Closed Loop System
2026
HoloTerra is developing an AI-powered 3D mission planning and rehearsal platform that enables warfighters to collaboratively visualize terrain, threats, operational data, and mission scenarios within a shared immersive battlefield environment. Teams can plan, train, and physically walk through full-scale operational scenarios together while interacting with mission elements in real time. By combining AI-assisted decision support, multilingual collaboration, and human-in-the-loop performance feedback, the platform accelerates scenario development, improves decision-making, and rapidly enhances mission readiness for complex and contested environments.
Artificial Intelligence
HoloTerra Inc.
MO
TRL
8
Pitching
Secure Critical Materials Recovery from IT E-Waste
2026
IT Recycling Answers provides secure, compliant e-waste collection and processing services that recover valuable critical materials such as rare earth elements, precious metals, and semiconductors from end-of-life computers, servers, and electronics. By transforming retired IT assets into a reliable domestic feedstock supply, we help reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources while ensuring complete data destruction and full regulatory compliance. Our localized services directly support energy independence, cyber resilience, and operational continuity for military installations and critical infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
IT Recycling Answers
TX
TRL
6
Pitching
AI-Driven Critical Materials Allocation and Execution System
2026
LionSilica enables real-time sensing, prioritization, and execution of critical material flows across fragmented supply networks. The system transforms disconnected supply and demand signals into coordinated, high-confidence allocation decisions, ensuring the right resources are identified, prioritized, and routed correctly the first time. Designed for both commercial and mission-constrained environments, LionSilica reduces misallocation, improves operational precision, and accelerates execution in situations where speed and accuracy directly impact outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence
LionHead Dba LionSilica
OH
TRL
7
Pitching
Platform-agnostic AI video analytics for real-time detection and cueing
2026
Shepherd.AI is a platform-agnostic, AI-enabled video analytics solution that integrates with existing airborne and fixed camera systems to detect and highlight mission-relevant activity in real time. Using simple, plain-language inputs, it continuously monitors video feeds to provide timely alerts and visual cueing, helping operators reduce workload and improve situational awareness. Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), security, emergency response, and disaster operations, Shepherd.AI enables faster, more informed decision-making without requiring new hardware or complex integration.
Artificial Intelligence
ParaWave
OH
TRL
9
Pitching
VR platform and instrumentation for behavioral assessment and training
2026
This is a virtual reality (VR) platform that functions as a tool to assess and teach job specific skills like medical triage and simultaneously serves as a platform to collect information on human decision making when teamed with AI in high stakes environments and scenarios..
Artificial Intelligence
Tactical Triage Technologies
KS
TRL
6
Pitching
Machine Gun Barrel Cooling System
2026
Machine Guns have limited capacity because of the barrels overheating. The Barrel Chiller technology will significantly reduce and maintain barrel temperatures with sustained firing of the weapon. This will enable machine gun operators to greatly increase the duty cycle of a single barrel weapon, having no change out of barrels during combat, more consistent accuracy, a reduction of operator requirements/stress, less harmful gas exposure, and a noise level reduction. The objective of the Barrel Chiller is to give the warfighter the ability to outmatch an adversary with the capability to fire more and for a longer time frame.
Autonomy
Barrel Chiller LLC
MI
TRL
6
Pitching
Aerial Decoy and Air Space Denial
2026
GhostLure develops low-cost inflatable aerial decoy systems designed to create scalable airspace denial in the drone warfare era. Each platform can support small modular payloads for electronic warfare, deception, sensing, or signature generation. Deployed in mass, GhostLure creates cluttered, contested skies that force enemy drones and sensors to slow down, reroute, misidentify targets, or waste time and resources. Our mission is simple: provide an affordable, rapidly deployable layer of protection for troops, bases, and infrastructure. Built for mass deployment where expensive countermeasures alone are not enough. “Barbed Wire for the Sky".
Autonomy
Ghostlure LLC
CO
TRL
4
Pitching
DroSonic: Distributed Passive Acoustic UAV Detection on Edge Hardware
2026
Drosonic detects and classifies drones using sound. It works even when drones are flying in complete radio silence. Small microphone sensors are placed across an area. Each sensor runs artificial intelligence locally. No internet or cloud connection is needed. The system identifies drone type and pinpoints its location. It works in areas where radar and radio systems fail. It is low cost and low power. It is built for military perimeters, but can also be used for airports, power plants, and other critical infrastructure. Drosonic fills a detection gap that no existing system can address.
Autonomy
Koraiio LLC
AR
TRL
7
Pitching
Re-Imagining High-Rate Drone Production, In-Theater and At-home
2026
Our High-Rate Drone Factory is a mobile "Make-in-Place" system that produces 300+ units per day, per system, at the tactical edge. Housed in two 20’ shipping containers or one semi-trailer, it is production-ready in under one hour. The system transforms raw sheet metal and kitted hardware into flight-ready, patented metallic drones. With only 7 total components, including the screws, assembly is repeatable and fast. These drones match standard carbon-fiber UAS flight performance while adding longer battery life, improved counter-UAS survivability, and reduced reliance on foreign pre-cursor materials. This guarantees troops a steady supply of mass-producible, low-cost drones in contested environments.
Autonomy
Makers Equipment
MS
TRL
8
Pitching
Mobile Water Treatment Systems for DoW Applications based on the PETS System.
2026
PETS is a TRL‑8, low‑cost, mobile PFAS‑treatment system with validated field performance addressing immediate Department of War (DoW) gaps for small quantity PFAS removal at military installations. Its scalable architecture reduces procurement, deployment, and sustainment burdens versus legacy treatment approaches, enabling rapid fielding. PETS directly supports DoW modernization priorities by substantially reducing costs of environmental compliance, minimizing long term liability, protecting critical water resources, and sustaining operational readiness. The adaptable design is scalable to a wide range of mission applications including treatment of a broad range of contaminants, desalination, and support for Combatant Command operations.
Autonomy
Medina Doyle Technologies
TX
TRL
5
Pitching
Gas Turbine Powered Long-Endurance VTOL Logistics Aircraft
2026
Portal Aircraft Company (PAC) develops long-endurance vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for contested logistics, attack, ISR, and multi-mission operations where battery drones and helicopters are limited by range, endurance, payload capacity, or infrastructure requirements. PAC aircraft use fuel instead of batteries, enabling significantly longer flight times, high payload-to-weight performance, and operation without charging infrastructure. The system is designed to be rugged, low-maintenance, and capable of operating in remote or contested environments, including GPS-denied conditions. PAC provides persistent aerial capability for distributed operations where endurance, payload, survivability, and mission flexibility are critical.
Autonomy
Portal Aircraft Company
UT
TRL
7
Pitching
RMUS GoTo Technology - Automated Targeting System for FPV drones
2026
The RMUS GoTo Technology provides low-cost FPV drones fully autonomous flight controls. The pilot selects the target, and the drone will fly autonomously and strike the target, even if the target is moving. Our technology combines both the flight control system hardware and software. The system can also be used with fiber optic controls and is ATAK compatible.
Autonomy
RMUS LLC
NE
TRL
3
Rapid Deployment Mission Awareness and Coordination System
2026
RuralSky helps teams make faster, clearer decisions in rural or damaged environments before deploying resources. Our system quickly shows safe landing zones, travel routes, and communication coverage so teams can coordinate better. This reduces delays, lowers risk, and improves mission outcomes. It works for military, emergency response, and rural healthcare operations. Instead of adding more equipment, we help teams understand what to do first. This creates a clear operational picture in minutes. The result is faster action, better coordination, and more effective use of resources in critical situations.
Autonomy
Rural Sky
OR
TRL
8
Pitching
Handheld Non-Kinetic Laser Counter-UAS Defense System
2026
The DEW-002 is a handheld, non-kinetic counter-drone system that defeats small UAS by saturating their camera sensors with a patent-pending rastered laser beam. The drone operator loses situational awareness, forcing mission abort or return to base. At under 10 ounces with a pistol-sized form factor, the DEW-002 requires no training, no spectrum coordination, and no ammunition — effective against AI-autonomous and fiber-optic drones that defeat RF jamming. It is USB rechargeable with zero per-engagement cost. The system is FDA registered, in low-rate initial production, and available now at a price point that allows every warfighter and first responder to carry individual counter-drone defense.
Autonomy
Tactical Laser Defense Systems Inc.
MS
TRL
7
Pitching
SkyScout 2+ Modular Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance UAS
2026
The SkyScout 2+ is a rugged, modular unmanned aerial system designed for military ISR missions. It supports rapid deployment in under three minutes and maintains stable flight in winds up to 50 mph, enabling reliable operations in contested and harsh environments. The platform integrates interchangeable payloads—including high-resolution EO cameras, thermal sensors, and LiDAR—to support a wide range of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance objectives, as well as a Picatinny rail for additional payloads. Its adaptable architecture allows operators to quickly reconfigure for mission-specific needs, providing real-time data collection, mapping, and target identification with minimal logistical footprint
Autonomy
WISPR Systems
TX
TRL
8
Pitching
Large Format 3D Printing From Virgin and Reclaimed Plastics on Earth and In Space
2026
re:3D’s commercial Gigabot 4 filament printer (and the related GigabotX 2 pellet printer) provide cost-effective and scalable additive manufacturing capabilities for the industrial base operating fleets in factories or for local, point-of-need manufacturing by operators in remote locations needing to print with virgin or repurpose plastics. re:3D actively supports this hardware for space & terrestrial applications, which have been containerized for rapid deployment.
Autonomy
re:3D Inc.
NY
TRL
8
Pitching
Cyphlens Visual Encryption Platform (CypherFile, CypherMessage, CypherMFA)
2026
When an enemy hacks into a military network, they expect to read everything they find. Cyphlens makes that impossible. Every file, message, and login credential is locked using a visual cipher that only an authorized device can decode. If an adversary gets in, or an AI system ingests the data, all they see is noise. Access can be revoked instantly, from anywhere, even after a file has already been shared. Cyphlens works over any network, trusted or not, with no new infrastructure required.
Cyber & Telecom
Cyphlens
TX
TRL
8
Pitching
Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense Platform for Enterprise & DoW
2026
Qubit Guard protects government and military networks from quantum threats without replacing hardware. Government agencies and DoD must transition to quantum-safe encryption between 2026-2035 under Executive Order 14144. Most solutions require $1M+ in hardware replacement or integrating multiple separate products. Qubit Guard wraps existing infrastructure in military-grade quantum-safe encryption—works air-gapped for classified networks, includes secure hierarchical messaging for command structure, and deploys in weeks without moving cables. We simultaneously solve three threats: nation-states harvesting encrypted data now, federal compliance mandates, and quantum computing breaking current encryption in 5-10 years.
Cyber & Telecom
QuantumAge Inc. (DBA Qubit Guard)
TX
TRL
4
Hardware-Enforced One-Time-Use 3D Print Authorization System
2026
SecurePrint3D makes it safe for companies to send 3D design files to printers anywhere in the world. It ensures that only the exact number of parts ordered can actually be printed — no more and no less. This stops unauthorized copying and protects valuable designs from being stolen or over-produced. Aerospace, defense, and medical companies can now use fast, on-demand 3D printing with complete confidence. The result is secure, trusted manufacturing of critical parts while keeping intellectual property fully protected.
Cyber & Telecom
Trepr LLC
OK
TRL
7
Pitching
Secure AI-Driven Encrypted RF Command and Control System
2026
VS1 delivers real time, AI-driven command instructions to distributed team members through a proprietary RF network with end-to-end encryption. The VS1 system fuses AI decision support with ruggedized wearables to push every message in under a second. Field proven through comercial success in elite sport evironments. VS1 operates independently of commercial cellular, Wi-Fi, and standard tactical bands. The result: reliable, low-latency coordination with on-site AI intelligence for leaders managing distributed teams.
VS1 is a secure, AI-powered encrypted RF platform delivering sub-second command-and-control to distributed operators in DDIL environments.
Cyber & Telecom
Virtual Signals, Inc.
GA
TRL
7
Pitching
Avalanche System of Systems
2026
Aerospace Evolved is developing a configurable, swarming, mass manufacturable, group 2 UAS that will be able to be produced on the order of 10,000+ per month and launched from nearly any austere environment. The additional 4-hour, field-forward manufacturing process will allow warfighters at the tactical edge to build the same UAS without needing an external power supply.
Emerging Technology
Aerospace Evolved, Inc.
NM
TRL
4
DARC (Discontinuous Advanced Resin Composite)
2026
DARC (Discontinuous Advanced Resin Composite) delivers 95% of the strength-to-weight ratio of titanium at a fraction of the cost. At 1.37 g/cm³, it is non-brittle and UV-resistant with no secondary coatings required. By decoupling the press from the cure, our near-net molding process achieves a 5-minute press cycle. Bench testing confirms electrical and thermal conductivity, and microwave absorption. Conductivity enables embedded structural monitoring and supports a physically confirmed basis for radar signature reduction and EMI shielding, with lab validation pending. National Laboratory testing confirms X-ray opacity. One multifunctional material delivering fewer parts, less labor, lower cost, and scalable production across attritable airframes, satellite structures, hardened enclosures, and tactical hardware for the warfighter.
Emerging Technology
BGS Engineering LLC
NM
TRL
6
Pitching
GPS-Independent Navigation Using Quantum Sensing
2026
Bandelier is building a navigation system that works without GPS. It helps aircraft, ships, and vehicles know their position when GPS is jammed, spoofed, or unavailable. This is critical as GPS disruptions are increasing around the world. Our system allows operators to move safely and stay on course without relying on external signals. It works in the air, at sea, and on land. This improves safety, reduces risk, and ensures missions and travel can continue even in contested environments.
Emerging Technology
Bandelier Technologies Inc.
TX
TRL
7
Pitching
EVO Single-Cell Advanced Manufacturing and Multi-Material 3D Printing System
2026
EVO is a rugged "Factory-in-a-Box" that puts an entire manufacturing shop into one mobile unit. It replaces the need for many different machines by using a single 3D printing system that can print with plastics, metals, and carbon fiber. Built to work in tough conditions, it allows teams to make repair parts immediately on-site. The printer fits through standard doors and plugs into a regular wall outlet. This technology helps avoid shipping delays by making high-quality parts exactly where they are needed most.
Emerging Technology
Creative 3D Technologies
TX
TRL
7
Rapid Local Soil-Aggregate Polymer Binder for Expeditionary Infrastructure Systems
2026
We have developed an advanced liquid polymer that rapidly creates strong, durable, and weatherproof surfaces when mixed with local soils, aggregates, or recycled pavement. When our polymer is mixed into native soil, it creates a load-bearing surface that mimics the strength of asphalt. Its semi-permeable nature conditions soils and aggregate mixes for optimum flex under stress. Whether its dust suppression, unimproved roads, supply routes, auxiliary lines of communication, landing pads, or expeditionary runways, we turn loose terrain into reliable, all-weather infrastructure.
Emerging Technology
TerraValor Solutions LLC
MI
TRL
7
Pitching
Deployable, Stand-Alone Power Source for Resilient, Off-Grid Operations
2026
This technology eliminates reliance on vulnerable grids while maximizing expeditionary power at the point of use. A modular solar platform with a scalable hardware base generates electricity without grid connections or logistical delays. Setup bottlenecks are eliminated, delivering twelvefold power generation at one-third the cost of traditional solutions. The result is a ruggedized, stand-alone power source to light pathways, power tactical sensors, or sustain warfighter operations. This technology is at Technology Readiness Level 7 (100+ units deployed since 2023) and addresses DoD operational energy requirements for resilient forward operating bases, contested logistics environments, and expeditionary missions.
Energy
APT Solar Solutions
AZ
TRL
7
Pitching
Modular Tactical Energy Node for Distributed Operations
2026
BKPK’s Modular Tactical Energy Node (MTEN) provides portable, scalable power for military and emergency operations in places where traditional infrastructure or continuous generator use is impractical. The system combines rugged battery modules, intelligent power management, and hybrid charging capabilities to support mission systems such as communications equipment, counter-UAS platforms, sensors, command posts, and drone operations in austere or contested environments. MTEN is designed to reduce fuel demand, lower acoustic and thermal signatures, and simplify power distribution for distributed operations at the tactical edge. Its modular architecture allows operators to rapidly deploy and expand power infrastructure based on mission needs, from small teams to larger expeditionary microgrids. BKPK aligns with Department of Defense priorities focused on operational energy resilience, distributed operations, contested logistics, silent watch capability, and expeditionary power. modernization.
Energy
BKPK Inc.
CA
TRL
6
Pitching
The xNode Platform: Ocean Wave Energy Platform Powering Seabed to Space Autonomy
2026
The xNode platform provides a reliable, self-charging power and data hub for the open ocean. By capturing energy from waves, it eliminates the need for expensive battery replacements or frequent ship visits to remote areas. This technology allows warfighters to keep sensors and equipment running 24/7 without interruption. It creates a "smart grid" in the water, making it easier and safer to monitor our oceans. Ultimately, xNode makes long-term offshore operations more effective, affordable and sustainable, reducing risk for the Warfighter.
Energy
Dolphin Labs
OK
TRL
7
Modular Refractory Panel System
2026
This Technology replaces traditional refractory and insulated systems with a modular panel system that installs faster, reduces downtime, and improves safety. Instead of pouring castable which is heavy and has many inhalation issues, using the MRPS are fabricated in our shop which in a controlled environment and made in America. This reduces labor hours, minimizes exposure to hazardous environments, and ensures consistent quality. Our system is designed for high temp industrial equipment and can be easily removed and replaced for maintenance. It helps facilities operate more efficiently while lowering long term operating and repair cost.
Energy
Stellar Plant Services
MO
TRL
7
Pitching
Direct Solar Intelligence for Smart Distributed Power Management
2026
Vroom Power's Direct Solar Intelligence (DSI) system gives military units reliable electricity directly from sunlight — no fuel, no batteries, and no grid connection required but incorporates them if needed. The system automatically manages and prioritizes power across multiple mission-critical loads simultaneously, keeping radios, sensors, and communications running even when supply lines are cut or disrupted. Unlike traditional field generators, it operates silently with no fuel logistics tail, reducing both operational risk and sustainment cost for forward-deployed units. The system has been validated at U.S. Air Force under an AFWERX SBIR contract with Air Combat Command and is combat-relevant today. By eliminating dependence on fuel convoys for forward power, Vroom Power directly supports contested logistics and critical infrastructure resilience from platoon to brigade level.
Energy
Vroom Power
TX
TRL
6
Pitching
Adaptive Load Control System for Injury Recovery
2026
Musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremities are a leading cause of lost readiness. Recovery today relies on general instructions that patients cannot follow accurately, leading to delays and re-injury. Our system ensures injured personnel apply the correct amount of weight at every step during lower limb recovery. It provides real-time guidance to keep movement within safe limits and supports earlier mobility. This leads to faster recovery, fewer complications, and more reliable return-to-duty.
Human Systems
ComeBack Mobility
MS
TRL
6
Wrist Position Training System
2026
The Wrist Position Training System is a wearable training aid designed to improve consistency in hand-controlled tasks by reducing variability caused by unintended wrist movement. It allows users to set and maintain a repeatable wrist position during motion while still permitting natural override. Current training methods emphasize repetition and feedback but rely heavily on user feel to develop consistency. This system introduces a simple calibration capability that enables user feel to train at consistent, predefined wrist angles across repetitions. The platform is intended for training environments where small variations in hand position can affect alignment, control and repeatability.
Human Systems
Dink, LLC
NE
TRL
4
Temperature Pressure Modulation of RBC Glycolysis
2026
This technology uses temperature-pressure modulation to control the environment the RBC is placed in. Instead of using chemistry (additives and preservatives) to slow the rate of metabolism this technology uses physics (control of temperature and pressure) to induce dormancy. When the desire length of storage has been reached the cells can be removed from storage and reanimated to previous levels of glucose consumption.
Human Systems
Dunes Biologic Preservation
MI
TRL
7
Pitching
Dual-Wrist Bilateral Haptic System for Cognitive Regulation
2026
Haptix is a wearable system that helps the body shift out of stress and support sustained cognitive performance, decision-making, and readiness in high-stress environments without reliance on pharmaceutical intervention. It delivers alternating left-right haptic signals that support the nervous system, improving stress recovery, focus, better sleep, and clearer thinking in real time during daily activities or high-pressure situations. The system is simple, portable, silent, cyber-secure, and low-maintenance, making it a reliable tool for individuals in demanding and high-performance environments where staying calm and focused is critical. This technology is at Technology Readiness Level 7 and addresses the DIU Area of Focus: Global / Multi-Theater Application, Line of Effort: Readiness.
Human Systems
Haptix Labs LLC
MS
TRL
7
sHootR: Heart rate based marksmanship training aid
2026
This mobile application and hardware technology provides users a training platform to execute tasks in between heart beats. Using an algorithm to predict the timing of the next heart beat in real-time, users can practice timing their tasks with their interbeat interval. This reduces mechanical jitter that is known to disrupt marksmanship.
Human Systems
Interbeat Industries, LLC
NE
TRL
6
Pitching
AI Autonomous Triage and Casualty Prioritization
2026
Triage 360 is an autonomous triage and continuous monitoring system that replaces paper tags and sporadic vital-sign checks with real-time, AI-assisted casualty prioritization for medics, commanders, and EMS teams. Each patient receives a small wearable beacon that continuously streams vital signs and key assessments over a multi modal network to a shared Basestation with "smart queue," ensuring the sickest patients rise to the top for faster treatment and evacuation decisions in mass-casualty, austere, or rural environments. Triage 360 is currently being advanced and validated through the DARPA Triage Challenge.
Human Systems
OMEDUS
KS
TRL
7
Pitching
Rescue ID
2026
RESCUE ID is a rapid-response identity and emergency notification platform designed to improve personnel accountability, crisis coordination, and emergency response speed in military and homeland operations.
RESCUE ID has unique features making it the pre-eminent front-line emergency solution. From ease of access world-wide, uniform package of information, instant generation of notification to designated contacts, and ability to create operational redundancy for each person, RESCUE ID is designed to answer the call in nearly every emergency situation.
It’s been successfully tested across Q1 & Q2 in real emergencies. The feedback during testing has been overwhelmingly positive, with national launch scheduled for Q3 2026.
Human Systems
Rescue ID, LLC
CO
TRL
9
Pitching
OPERA – Operational Process Efficiency and Resource Analytics
2026
Our software uses digital forms and sensors (RFID, barcodes, GPS, whatever the context requires) to make it easy for organizations to capture and use data to:
•Eliminate uncertainty about asset locations, counts, and conditions
•Get real-time alerts for operational exceptions
•Automate manual processes
We provide real-time views – in the office and in the field – so our customers can improve operational readiness and keep small problems small.
We improve efficiency and eliminate the information gaps for any process run using paper or spreadsheets.
Powerful. Easy to adopt. Straightforward to use.
Human Systems
SC Tech Systems
MO
TRL
7
Pitching
CFKC Multiple Protection System Structure (MPSS)
2026
The present invention is a composite plate which can be molded or made into various sizes, shapes and grades for the protection of human life from various ballistics. With the reduction in weight, the ballistic resistant material can be used on a larger area for better protection of larger equipment.
Human Systems
Sexton Contractors, LLC
MO
TRL
7
Multiple Protection Cloaking System (MPCS)
2026
Multiple Protection Cloaking System was created to protect US ground soldiers, providing the ground soldier invisibility to drone operators. This will give our Soldier the ability to conceal himself during drone attacks while simultaneously providing some basic ballistic protection.
Human Systems
Sexton Contractors, LLC
TX
TRL
7
Pitching
An Optical c-UAS Spoofing and Multi-function Soldier System
2026
The E/T Light provides a simple way to pull small drones away from personnel and equipment. Using a patent-pending optical deception capability, the system draws drone attention away from the user’s real position, reducing the risk of detection and attack without adding weight or equipment. The E/T Light is also a field-deployed, reusable signaling device that helps soldiers mark and communicate in all environments, replacing disposable chemical lights and working reliably even in extreme cold. One tool supports everyday missions while improving survivability against modern drone threats.
Human Systems
Southwest Synergistic Solutions, LLC
MS
TRL
4
Time Touch Take Automated Medication System
2026
TTT is a TRL 7 automated remote medication-monitoring system designed to enhance medication adherence to patient populations requiring reliable dose management. The system enables remote caregiver oversight of up to three designated monitors via automated SMS alerts. It also supports independent use by individuals with cognitive, visual, or physical impairments. Additional applications include military family care, veteran health, reserve component medical readiness, remote patient monitoring, and chronic care management. By minimizing medication errors, missing doses, and avoidable hospitalizations. TTT provides a scalable digital health solution aligned with defense medical readiness and remote care modernization initiatives.