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Picogrid and MIT MIx Awarded $1.75M to Support Wildfire Response
- Picogrid and MIT MIx have been awarded a $1.75 million contract through the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s AFWERX program to support wildfire response.
- The project aims to develop new technologies for emergency and military teams to enhance their response to wildfires.
- The award was granted under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II program, fostering collaborations between small businesses and research institutions for defense solutions.
- Picogrid's technology provides compact and portable sensor packages that stream real-time video to command centers, aiding in monitoring wildfires and emergency responses.
- Their tools, like Helios, offer fast deployment and long-term support, with capabilities for rapid setup and surveillance in vulnerable areas.
- The Lander platform by Picogrid supports dispersed sensors by providing power and communications in remote locations.
- Picogrid's software integrates data from various sensors to provide a unified view for emergency teams and command centers, enabling efficient information sharing.
- The partnership with Picogrid and MIT MIx aligns with the goal of the STTR and SBIR programs to bring innovation to the Department of the Air Force and enhance national defense.
- AFWERX has been instrumental in awarding contracts to facilitate the introduction of new technologies for defense operations, with over 6,200 contracts issued since 2019.
- Picogrid, a defense technology company, focuses on connecting sensors and autonomous vehicles through their software platform to support military and enterprise customers globally.
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