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Startup Zone - Partner Experience Center Esri UC 2025 Flier Make time at the Esri User Conference (UC), July 14-18, to visit the Startup Zone within the Partner Experience Center and discover cutting-edge GIS solutions that can transform your business. Explore partnership opportunities with Esri to stay at the forefront of your field. Startup Zone: Connect with a diverse group of global exhibiting Esri Startup Program partners showcasing ArcGIS-integrated geospatial solutions across various industries and use cases. These emerging companies offer innovative problem-solving GIS applications that include capabilities such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), real-time analytics, big data, imagery, IoT, and more. Partner Experience Center: Learn about the various ways companies partner and collaborate with Esri and explore how you can become a partner through the Esri Startup Program and Partner Network (EPN). Meet Esri experts available to answer one-on-one questions, provide live demos, and offer resources. Don’t miss EPN partner-led talks held in the Partner Presentation Expo Theater, and discover additional sessions in the detailed agenda. Expo Hours:  Tues, July 15, 9:00am–5:00pm | Wed, July 16, 9:00am–5:00pm | Thurs, July 17, 9:00am–4:00pm Startup Zone Exhibitors:  Discover exhibiting Startup Zone partners and view the digital UC Event Map or Expo Floorplan. DeepWalk DeepWalk's automated ADA inspection software utilizes iPhone LiDAR to inspect sidewalk systems for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Utilizing ArcGIS, reports and mapping files detail barriers to accessibility in pre-made deliverables, making them easy to share and integrate with existing workflows. S4 Fixposition Fixposition is a leading Swiss tech company providing precise global positioning for GIS, robotics, and autonomy, excelling in GNSS-challenged areas. This technology enables a wide range of applications, including the high-precision control of off-road autonomous robots, machine operations, and precision agriculture, among others. S3 InCitu inCitu brings future cities to life through Augmented Reality (AR), fostering collaboration around the process of urban change for residents, industry professionals, and policymakers. It turns real estate and planning data into tangible, real-scale AR experiences accessible through a smartphone, on-site or remotely. We enable AR through multiple SDKs/APIs, ranging from native apps to browser links, integrated with ArcGIS, existing platforms, and social. Our core technology builds a central database of the world's future built environment, supporting AEC professionals, private sector city builders, planners, government agencies, and more. S6 Konveio Konveio Engagement Platform for Plans & Policies transforms static PDFs into GIS-powered, interactive planning tools for governments and planners by integrating ArcGIS mapping + policy for a smart, collaborative digital planning hub. With direct Esri integration, plans become an interactive, living document—with embedded maps, searchable AI-driven answers, and cross-document insights within a unified Plan Library. S2 Mapersive Mapersive is a web-based, AI-powered 360° data platform for fast feature extraction, ArcGIS-ready outputs, and infrastructure asset measurement at scale, offering an innovative approach to data extraction and visualization. S1 Unseenlabs Global maritime awareness through space-based radio frequency (RF) detection. Unseenlabs' proprietary satellite constellation tracks the untrackable by detecting RF signal emitters worldwide and delivers tangible, near-real-time data to clients. S5   UC 2025 Startup Zone   ... View more

2025 FedGIS: Esri Startup Zone Exhibitors & Partner Presentation Theater Activities (Custom Agenda):  Join us for 2025 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS2025), February 24-26 in Washington, DC, and visit the Expo’s Startup Zone Mon-Wed! This area of innovation hosted by the Esri Startup Program features emerging business partners with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, focused talks and demos by entrepreneurs, and technical and business experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Zone Booths: Connect with groundbreaking exhibiting startup companies supporting AI, ML, IoT, big data, imagery, AR/VR, and more across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. Expo Partner Presentation Theater: Attend partner lighting talks and demos in the expo’s Partner Presentation Theater. Explore the agenda to build your schedule. Ask an Esri Expert: Questions about the Startup Program, Partnering with Esri, or building apps and going to market with Esri products, ArcGIS location-based services, or developer resources? Esri Startup team will be there to provide answers. No appointment necessary. Expo Hours: View the Map Mon, Feb 24, 12:30pm – 6:30pm Tues, Feb 25, 10:45am – 6:00pm Wed, Feb 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm Startup Zone Exhibiting Partners: Plan your visit using the Expo FedGIS Map & Exhibitor list. Make time to visit the Esri Startup Program exhibiting partners with the Expo's Startup Zone. Booth Startup Exhibitor Company Description S1 Striveworks Striveworks is a pioneer in operational data science and machine learning for national security and other highly regulated spaces. S2 HydroSat Hydrosat is a climate tech company that was founded to help Earth manage its most valuable resource: water. Hydrosat leverages the unique capabilities of thermal imagery from space to measure water stress in agriculture and enhance food security, public safety and the environment. S3 Headwall Inc. Headwall’s Strata workspace revolutionizes geospatial analysis. Strata merges ArcGIS and 3D mapping with mixed reality, allowing users to interact with GIS data dynamically. S4 Esri Startup Program  Learn about partnering with Esri and going to marketing with ArcGIS, www.esri.com/startups. S5 Fire Neural Network (FNN) Fire Neural Network (FNN) accurately detects High-Risk-Lightning™ strikes within 40 seconds using artificial intelligence, lightning science, and astrophysics. By eliminating uncontrolled wildfires, FNN saves lives, protects property, and fights against climate change. S6 PHC Global PHC Global is at the forefront of biosecurity intelligence, offering both tactical and strategic intelligence with unparalleled insights which safeguard businesses against biological threats. PHC leverages proprietary content, data science, and technology to deliver proactive solutions for a safer and more robust business environment. S7 Latent AI Founded in 2018, Latent AI is a U.S. startup and leader in developing secure and Adaptive AI℠ solutions tailored for national security applications. S8 Crosswalk Labs Crosswalk introduces a tool generating U.S. emissions data since 2010 at various scales, achieving high accuracy through scientific research, data mining, and expert review. Leveraging federal funding and experience, Crosswalk offers precise, detailed, and granular emissions inventories for any jurisdiction in the U.S. S9 Okaya (SmartTec Inc) Okaya is transforming mental health assessment for mission-critical environments by integrating advanced geospatial technology to support proactive decision-making and readiness optimization. Okaya harnesses geospatial tools to add a crucial layer of situational awareness to mental readiness data. Our real-time assessments use AI to gauge cognitive and emotional states, delivering insights that, when combined with geographic context, allow government agencies such as the USAF to make well-informed decisions regarding personnel deployment and resource allocation. Whether it’s understanding the impact of environmental factors on team fatigue, planning safer operational zones, or prioritizing personnel based on mental readiness and geographic positioning, our approach ensures that readiness is fully integrated with the mission’s needs. By providing location-specific insights, Okaya empowers agencies to support their personnel more effectively and enhance mission success through a better understanding of the readiness landscape. S10 Metaspectral Metaspectral delivers the next generation of computer vision software capable of remotely identifying materials and determining their chemical composition, defects, and other properties otherwise invisible to conventional cameras. It achieves this by leveraging hyperspectral sensors and analyzing the data captured in real-time using artificial intelligence (AI) via its scalable, cloud-based platform. The software is already deployed in various industries, including aerospace, defense, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. Partner Presentation Theater Schedule: Attend partner lighting talks and demos in the expo’s Partner Presentation Theater. Explore the agenda to build your schedule. Time Company Title Monday, Feb 24      1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Fire Neural Network (FNN) Community Wildfire Protection Plans In-Action; High-Risk-Lightning During Line Fire PyroCbs 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm PHC Global Strategic Biosecurity Intelligence with PHC Global Data Using ArcGIS 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Striveworks Artificial Intelligence (AI) for All-Domain Object Custody with ArcGIS 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Crosswalk Labs How Emissions Data Can Support The Fight Against Climate Change 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Dataminr Harnessing Public Data in GIS to Drive Public Safety for National Events 5:05 pm - 5:20 pm Headwall Geospatial Digital Twin Using Headwall’s Strata and XR 5:25 pm - 5:40 pm Latent AI Maintain Tactical Advantage with Field Updatable AI Powered by ArcGIS Tuesday, Feb 25     11:00 am - 12:00 pm Partner Lightning Talks Partner Lightning Talks: HDR, Regrid, Dataminr 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Metaspectral Hyperspectral AI within ArcGIS Pro 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Hydrosat Hydrosat: Thermal Data for Defense, Intelligence, and Civil Applications 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Okaya From Frontline Resilience to Community Well-being: Scaling AI-Driven Mental Health Strategies 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Pollen Systems Managing Agriculture for Government with Advanced Agricultural Analytics 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Trimble The Power of Interoperability with Trimble and Esri 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm University of Redlands GIS for Public Safety: Educational Pathways at the University of Redlands Startup Zone at FedGIS ... 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Startup Zone, Expo, Hall A – Esri UC 2024 Come learn about the many ways companies are partnering with Esri and how you can partner with us via Esri Startup Program and Partner Network (EPN). Interact with Esri experts for 1:1 questions, resources, and demos. Connect with a diverse array of global exhibiting Esri startup partners at the forefront of geospatial technology, addressing a broad spectrum of industries. These companies drive innovation across an array of themes, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), real-time analytics, big data, IoT, and more. View the Startup Zone expo floorplan.    Expo Hours Tuesday, July 16           9:00 am–6:00 pm Wednesday, July 17       9:00 am–6:00 pm Thursday, July 18          9:00 am–4:00 pm Startup Zone Exhibitors Company Description Booth Albedo Albedo is developing low-flying satellites that will capture visible and thermal imagery at the highest resolution commercially available. Albedo’s 10cm visible and 2m thermal imagery will fuel insights for industries such as mapping, insurance, utilities, solar, agriculture, carbon offsets, infrastructure sustainability, national security, and much more. Z17 Aquanuity Pioneering ArcGIS Pro-centric AquaTwin, the next-generation AI-powered digital twin software for safe, reliable, sustainable and resilient water infrastructure. Hydraulic and water quality water, sewer, and stormwater analyses as well as linear Asset Management Optimization tool coupled with automatic defects recognition from sewer and stormwater pipes and manholes. Z3 Celantur Celantur offers products and services to support companies with protecting privacy on images and videos, by automatically removing personal identifiable information (e.g. faces, license plates, etc.), and therefore complying with data protection regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. Z13 ChangeAerial ChangeAerial supports automated drone image-based inspection and monitoring of infrastructure through its patented technology called Repeat Station Imaging (RSI) and Esri-connected software tools called N-PLANNER and N-SPECT. Software and IP for scalable drone utility inspections through planning automated image capture and monitoring defects by AI image change detection. Z11 Crosswalk Labs Crosswalk introduces a tool generating U.S. emissions data since 2010 at various scales, achieving high accuracy through scientific research, data mining, and expert review. Leveraging federal funding and experience, Crosswalk offers precise, detailed, and granular emissions inventories for any jurisdiction in the U.S. Z1 Cyvl.ai Cyvl is a technology company that provides innovative LiDAR and AI-powered solutions to civil engineering firms and municipalities for pavement and sign management and 3D mapping. Their LiDAR sensors and AI algorithms are highly accurate, efficient, and scalable, making them ideal for governments and companies to save time and money while ensuring the safety and functionality of infrastructure. Z16 DeepWalk DeepWalk streamlines the required ADA Transition Planning process with it's automated sidewalk inspection software. Simply scan sidewalk and curb ramps using a LiDAR enabled iPhone, then DeepWalk's AI backed software automatically inspects for ADA compliance with ArcGIS. Z7 Fire Neural Network (FNN) Fire Neural Network™ (FNN™) accurately detects High-Risk-Lightning™ strikes within 40 seconds using artificial intelligence, lightning science, and astrophysics. By eliminating uncontrolled wildfires, FNN saves lives, protects property, and fights against climate change. Z8 InCitu inCitu brings future cities to life via augmented reality (AR), to foster collaboration around the process of urban change.We turn real-estate and planning data into tangible, real-scale AR experiences, accessible through simply a smartphone, on-site or remote. Our core technology builds a central database of the world's future built environment, ready-to-AR, allowing us to populate three business verticals: AEC professionals; city governments; and other tech companies through an API. Z14 Latent AI Founded in 2018, Latent AI is a U.S. startup and leader in developing secure and Adaptive AI℠ solutions tailored for national security applications. Latent AI helps a variety of federal and commercial organizations gain the most from their edge AI with an automated edge MLOps pipeline that creates ultra-efficient, compressed, and secured edge models at scale while also removing all maintenance and configuration concerns. Z6 Noteworthy AI Noteworthy AI helps utilities evaluate the condition of the electric distribution grid at-scale with vehicle-mounted cameras, edge computing and computer vision. By automating data collection and analysis, Noteworthy can significantly increase situational awareness on the distribution grid while reducing operations and maintenance costs. Z4 PaverOps by Maranta We create GIS-centric solutions focusing on the real and practical needs of municipalities, counties, utilities, paving authorities, and all underground infrastructure operators. With our flagship product, PaverOps, we are increasing project coordination and data sharing among infrastructure managers, reducing project costs, time, and incidents, while decreasing impacts on ratepayers, residents, and all who use the roads in our communities. Z2 PHC Global PHC Global is at the forefront of biosecurity intelligence, offering both tactical and strategic intelligence with unparalleled insights which safeguard businesses against biological threats. PHC leverages proprietary content, data science, and technology to deliver proactive solutions for a safer and more robust business environment. Z18 Rebirth Analytics Rebirth Analytics empowers Esri users (government, commercial, and non-profit) to predict and prevent risks in their operations. Rebirth Analytics’ technology and data enables Esri users to enhance their business and risk intelligence, with the ultimate goal of building a full system of record within the Esri ecosystem. Z9 Reveal Reveal are Australasia's subsurface experts. We're leveraging years of experience in underground utility detection to build a new suite of technology and tools to help engineers and contractors stay safe during construction and enable better decision making in the design and planning phase of major infrastructure projects. Z5 SatVu SatVu captures the highest resolution thermal data from space for a safer and more sustainable Earth. The images and short video captured by SatVu’s first satellite, HotSat-1, show heat variations across the surface of the earth at a resolution of up to 3.5 m, both during the day and at night. Thermal data at this unparalleled resolution has wide applications, from economic monitoring and national security to climate resilience including urban heat monitoring. In this session, delegates will get a first look at some of the high-resolution thermal data captured by SatVu’s pathfinder satellite HotSat-1. Z12 Striveworks Striveworks is a pioneer in operational data science and machine learning for national security and other highly regulated spaces. Z10 Wyvern Space Wyvern is a Canadian aerospace company and Earth observation satellite imagery data provider headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Wyvern is the leading provider of high-quality hyperspectral imagery data products collected by our Dragonette constellation of satellites at a high-resolution 5m class ground sample distance. Z15   Startup Zone Theater Sessions: View the Startup Zone Theater Schedule to discover and add sessions to your schedule via the agenda. Startup Zone Theater Schedule - Expo, Startup Zone, Hall A Tuesday, July 16       Start End Company Session Title 10:00 AM 10:20 AM Aquanuity Smart Infrastructure with Aquanuity’s ArcGIS Pro Water, Sewer, and Asset Toolset 10:40 AM 11:00 AM Reveal Underground Infrastructure: Deliver a Built Environment and Reduce Project Costs 11:30 AM 11:50 AM PaverOps by Maranta Cutting Fresh Pavement: Overcoming Hurdles in Utility and Paving Coordination 1:00 PM 1:20 PM Rebirth Analytics Rebirth Analytics Unlocks the Power to Predict Risk 2:30 PM 2:50 PM SatVu SatVu's Satellite Images from HotSat Constellation: High-Resolution Thermal Data 3:10 PM 3:30 PM ChangeAerial N-SUITE: End-to-End Automated Drone Image-Based Monitoring of Infrastructure 4:00 PM 4:20 PM Striveworks The Day 3 Problem: Keeping Geospatial Computer Vision Models Performant 4:40 PM 5:00 PM Fire Neural Network (FNN) Building Resilience through GIS-Enabled Community Wildfire Protection Plans Wednesday, July 17       10:00 AM 10:20 AM inCitu Using Augmented Reality (AR) to Drive Inclusive City Development 10:40 AM 11:00 AM Crosswalk Labs Building a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Information Service with Crosswalk Labs 11:30 AM 11:50 AM DeepWalk ADA Solutions Automated ADA Sidewalk Inspections and Transition Planning using iPhone LiDAR 1:40 PM 2:00 PM Noteworthy AI Leveraging AI to Help Keep the Electric Grid Energized with Noteworthy AI 2:30 PM 2:50 PM Latent AI Maintain Tactical Advantage with Field Updateable AI Powered by ArcGIS 3:10 PM 3:30 PM PHC Global Strategic Biosecurity with PHC Global + Esri's ArcGIS for Threat Management 4:00 PM 4:20 PM Celantur GmbH Anonymizing Disaster Zone Street-level Imagery from Hurricane Ian Thursday, July 18       10:00 AM 10:20 AM Wyvern Using Wyvern’s Hyperspectral Imagery Data to Derive Critical Insights in ArcGIS 10:40 AM 11:00 AM Cyvl.ai Transforming Transportation Infrastructure with AI and LiDAR Tech: Cyvl.ai + DOTs 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Albedo Ultra-high Resolution Satellite Imaging, Co-collected at 10cm Visible x 2m Thermal-natively     ... 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2024 FedGIS: Esri Startup Zone Exhibitors & Partner Presentation Theater Activities (Custom Agenda) Join us for 2024 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS), February 13-14 in Washington, DC, and visit the Expo’s Startup Zone on Tuesday, Feb 13th 12:30pm - 6:30pm & Wednesday, Feb 14th 10:45am - 5:15pm! This area of innovation hosted by the Esri Startup Program features emerging business partners with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, focused talks and demos by entrepreneurs, and technical and business experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Zone Booths: Connect with groundbreaking exhibiting startup companies supporting AI, ML, IoT, big data, imagery, AR/VR, and more across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. Expo Partner Theater: Attend 15min partner lighting talks and demos in the expo’s Partner Presentation Theater. Explore the agenda to build your schedule. Ask an Esri Expert: Questions about the Startup Program, Partnering with Esri, or building apps and going to market with Esri products, ArcGIS location-based services, or developer resources? Esri Startup team will be there to provide answers. No appointment necessary. Startup Zone Exhibiting Partners: Plan your visit using the Expo FedGIS Map & Exhibitor list. Make time to visit the Esri Startup Program exhibiting partners with the Expo's Startup Zone. Company Description Booth Crosswalk Labs Crosswalk introduces a tool generating U.S. emissions data since 2010 at various scales, achieving high accuracy through scientific research, data mining, and expert review. Leveraging federal funding and experience, Crosswalk offers precise, detailed, and granular emissions inventories (U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Information Service, including fossil fuel CO2) for any jurisdiction in the United States. We engage with private and public agencies and community-based advocacy groups to support effective climate mitigation decisions and inventory reporting and to track progress toward climate goals in near-real time. S3 Headwall Inc Headwall’s Strata workspace revolutionizes geospatial analysis. Strata merges ArcGIS and 3D mapping with mixed reality, allowing users to interact with GIS data dynamically. S2 Netradyne Netradyne is an industry leader in fleet and road safety, revolutionizing transportation ecosystems through computer vision, AI, and data products. S4 Pollen Systems Pollen Systems delivers Advanced Agricultural Analytics to farmers globally, optimizing inputs such as water, pesticides, fertilizer, and biostimulants to optimize crop yield and quality. Our PrecisionView SaaS platform collects aerial imagery using satellites and drones, combined with data from IoT devices and mobile applications, deriving actionable insights through the use of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms on the Esri ArcGIS system. S7 Striveworks Striveworks is a pioneer in operational data science and machine learning for national security and other highly regulated spaces. S6 Unknot.id The evolution of GPS technology has transformed outdoor navigation, but indoor positioning and navigation remain challenging. GPS signals weaken within dense infrastructures, affecting critical sectors. Unknot.id was born in response to this challenge, and Unknot.id has developed innovative AI/ML software that enables precise tracking and navigation of human and assets at a fraction of the cost of prevailing infrastructure-based technologies. Their SDKs seamlessly integrate with devices; cell phones, wearables, etc., supporting OEM integration and direct sales to large corporations. S5 2024 FedGIS Startup Zone Exhibitors   Attend Talks in the Expo's Partner Presentation Theater: Tues, Feb 13 Title Company 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Government Regulation of Farmland with PrecisionView™ Advanced Agricultural Analytics on ArcGIS Pollen Systems 2:05 pm - 2:20 pm Unleash the Power of AI-powered Indoor and Outdoor Tracking and Navigation SaaS for Enhanced Safety and Mobility Unknot.id Inc 2:25 pm - 2:40 pm The Day 3 Problem: Keeping Geospatial Computer Vision Models Performant Striveworks 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Top Reasons to Migrate ArcGIS to AWS AWS 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Virtualize ArcGIS Pro with Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm Building a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Information Service Crosswalk Labs 5:50 pm - 6:05 pm Next in Road and Asset Monitoring: Daily Digital Twin of the Whole Country Netradyne Wed, Feb 14 Title Company 11:20 am - 11:35 am Geospatial Analysis Using Headwall’s Strata and Mixed Reality Headwall Inc. 11:45 am - 12:15 pm Partner Lightning Talks AWS, Dataminr, Quiet Professionals 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Enabling Operational Success:  Data Sharing between Partner Nations Quiet Professionals LLC 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Cross Organization Spatial Collaboration with ArcGIS Teams Microsoft We hope to see you there, learn more at esri.com/fedgis! 2024 FedGIS Expo Map (Startup Zone) ... View more

STARTUP ZONE - 2023 Esri UC Focused Agenda for the Startup Zone (Expo, Hall A): Download the Startup Zone Focused Agenda and learn about the many ways companies are partnering with Esri, and you can partner with us via Esri’s Startup Program and Partner Network (EPN). Interact with Esri experts for 1:1 questions, resources, and attend demos in the Startup Zone Spotlight Theater. Connect with a diverse array of global Esri Startup Partners Exhibitors at the forefront of geospatial technology, addressing a broad spectrum of industries. These companies drive innovation across an array of themes, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), real-time analytics, big data, IoT, and more. Discover all exhibitors and reference the expo floorplan. EXPO & STARTUP ZONE HOURS: Tues, July 11, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Wed, July 12, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Thurs, July 13, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Booth Startup Exhibitor Description Z1 inCitu inCitu brings future cities to life via augmented reality (AR) to foster collaboration around the process of urban change. We turn real-estate and planning data into tangible, real-scale AR experiences, accessible through simply a smartphone, on-site or remote. Our core technology builds a central database of the world's future built environment, ready-to-AR, allowing us to populate three business verticals: AEC professionals; city governments; and other tech companies through an API. Z2 Satellite Vu With the launch of HotSat-1 in June, Satellite Vu is launching the world’s first constellation of high-resolution thermal satellites. The constellation will be capable of monitoring building-level thermal change, providing unique insights for climate and activity intelligence applications. This unique technology opens new perspectives and enables us to understand activity within the built and physical environment that traditional optical satellite images cannot detect. Z3 Reveal Technology Reveal are Australasia's subsurface experts. We're leveraging years of experience in underground utility detection to build a new suite of technology and tools to help engineers and contractors stay safe during construction and enable better decision making in the design and planning phase of major infrastructure projects. Z4 Rendered.ai Rendered.ai is a Platform as a Service that enables data scientists, data engineers, and developers to create and deploy unlimited, customized synthetic data generation for computer vision-related machine learning and artificial intelligence workflows, reducing expense, closing gaps, and overcoming bias, security, and privacy issues when compared with the use or acquisition of real data. Rendered.ai's collaborative platform allows unlimited data generation in a term subscription model. Z5 Pollen Systems Pollen Systems delivers PrecisionView, an Advanced Agricultural Analytics platform that helps farmers improve crop quality and yield. Based on the latest versions of Esri ArcGIS technologies, PrecisionView provides a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service supporting mobile workers and farm managers globally.  Z6 Urban Sky Urban Sky offers high-resolution (~10cm), low-cost, broad-area aerial imagery via stratospheric Microballoon. Urban Sky has developed the first ever fully reusable, mobile launch, controllable stratospheric balloon, along with custom, high-resolution imaging payloads that enable the company to deliver the lowest cost, high-resolution, broad-area aerial imagery available in the world. Urban Sky is fully operational and available for new imagery orders. Z7 ENER-i ENER-i.AI, Inc. provides cutting-edge software solutions for the electric power industry with an emphasis on solving problems introduced by the energy transition. ENER-i's Energy Intelligence Platform combines the latest advancements in GIS, data, and engineering analytics into one holistic platform for modern-day grid planning centered around electrification and DER. InSights is ENER-i's line of data offerings tailor-made for industry stakeholders like transmission and EV dashboards.  Z8 the Right Direction Portal Genius, developed by the Right Direction, is your tool to manage your ArcGIS Portal. Deep insights help you to leverage your ArcGIS Portal more efficient.  Z9 Noteworthy AI Noteworthy AI helps electric utilities evaluate their distribution grid at scale with vehicle-mounted cameras and AI software. Our solution, Noteworthy Inspect, leverages utilities’ fleet vehicles to autonomously geolocate, photograph, and evaluate the condition of distribution grid assets during routine operations with no impact on the crew. Noteworthy can substantially increase utilities’ situational awareness of the distribution grid while reducing operations and maintenance costs. Z10 ChronoCards ChronoCards empowers teams to manage GIS better by providing activity logs, workflow documentation, and reporting tools for ArcGIS Pro. Need help quantifying your team's impact? Wasting time trying to remember old workflows? In the dark about work already completed? Not anymore. Z11 Aquanuity Pioneering ArcGIS Pro-centric AquaTwin, the next-generation AI-powered digital twin software for safe, reliable, sustainable, and resilient water infrastructure. Hydraulic and water quality water, sewer, stormwater analysis, and linear Asset Management Optimization tool coupled with automatic defects recognition from sewer and stormwater pipes and manholes.  Z12 IRIS R&D Let Infratech innovation drive insights you need to automate road and associated asset maintenance, comply with critical standards, and protect communities—all with the power of computer vision. Through one pass from a fleet vehicle equipped with specialized cameras, IRIS captures and visualizes the data into a map for easy identification and promptly notifies the team of urgent discrepancies. Z13 PaverOps by Maranta Maranta creates GIS-centric solutions focusing on the practical needs of municipalities, counties, utilities, paving authorities, and all underground infrastructure operators. With our flagship product, PaverOps, we are increasing project coordination and data sharing among infrastructure managers, reducing project costs, time, and incidents, while decreasing impacts on ratepayers, residents, and all who use the roads in our communities. Z14 FloodMapp FloodMapp is a rapidly growing tech company specializing in dynamic, real-time flood intelligence for emergency management. We work with government agencies, critical infrastructure companies and other industries before, during and after flood events to improve safety, prevent damage and aid in rapid response and recovery. Our talented and multidisciplinary team of flood engineers, hydrologists, data scientists and software developers are committed to saving lives and building a safer future.  Z15 Mach9  Mach9 is a technology startup based in Pittsburgh, serving the rapidly growing geospatial industry with the fastest geospatial production and analysis solutions from mobile LiDAR and imagery. The Mach9 platform uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to produce 2D and 3D GIS engineering deliverables orders of magnitude faster than current processes. Mach9 is built upon decades of research in autonomous vehicles from Carnegie Mellon University. Z16 Delphire Our Sentinel system provides an under-the-forest-canopy, on-the-edge AI monitoring to protect electric utilities and communities by reducing wildfire impacts. Our real-time system detects and reports fires in the incipient phase using visual images for rapid (under 2 minutes from ignition) human confirmation. It is functional in areas with no cellular communications with low false alarm rates through edge-based AI to analyze sensor data and detect smoke or flames in seconds. Z17 Fire Neural Network Fire Neural Network™ (FNN) accurately detects High-Risk-Lightning™ strikes within 40 seconds using artificial intelligence, lightning science, and astrophysics. By eliminating uncontrolled wildfires, FNN saves lives, protects property, and fights against climate change. Z18 DeepWalk ADA Solutions DeepWalk streamlines the required Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Planning process with its automated sidewalk inspection software. Simply scan sidewalk and curb ramps using a LiDAR-enabled iPhone, then DeepWalk's AI-backed software automatically inspects for ADA compliance.  Z19 Cyvl.ai Cyvl is a technology company that provides innovative LiDAR and AI-powered solutions to civil engineering firms and municipalities for pavement and sign management and 3D mapping. Their LiDAR sensors and AI algorithms are highly accurate, efficient, and scalable, making them ideal for governments and companies to save time and money while ensuring the safety and functionality of infrastructure. Z20 Unknot.id Unknot.id is a SaaS Contextual AI platform enabling off-the-shelf mobile or wearable devices to revolutionize the tracking and visualization of personnel and assets Indoors and beyond. A software solution built for Android and iOS platforms, the technology eliminates the need for any indoor positioning systems like beacons and simplifies pretraining or surveying of the environment.  Z21 GEO SEARCH Inc. GEO SEARCH, Inc. A world leading GPR services company with technology capable of finding and preventing dangerous sinkholes and potholes in roadways before they collapse, with an equipment set which moves at traffic speeds. Also, world leaders in creating 3D Underground Utilities Maps which precisely locate underground utilities within 4 inches margin of error, to a depth of approximately 6 feet. Z22 SeerAI SeerAI is a Data Fusion company primarily focused on Spatiotemporal Analytics, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. SeerAI's cloud-native analytics platform Geodesic, is unmatched in its ability to access and bring together disparate geospatial data to answer questions that require computation at planetary scale. Through the combination of a decentralized data model, knowledge graph, and a modern cloud computing infrastructure, SeerAI answers questions you didn’t know you could ask.   Want to learn more about the program? Visit esri.com/startups. Questions? startups@esri.com. ... View more

Esri Startup Program Partner Activities at 2023 FedGIS Learn about Esri Startup Zone exhibitors and talks at the upcoming 2023 Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS). We have highlighted a few resources among the hundreds of different activities, workshops, and Expo opportunities available on February 7-8 to help you and your organization gain the maximum benefit from this in-person event in Washington, DC DOWNLOAD THE STARTUP ZONE CUSTOM AGENDA Startup Zone | FedGIS Expo Expo Hours: Tuesday, Feb 7th 12:30pm - 6:30pm | Wednesday, Feb 8th 10:45am - 5:15pm Visit the Expo’s Startup Zone, Tuesday and Wednesday! This area of innovation hosted by the Esri Startup Program features emerging business partners with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, focused talks and demos by entrepreneurs, and technical and business experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Zone Demo Theater & Booths: Attend expo spotlight talks in the Startup Zone Demo Theater demos and connect with leading startup companies supporting AI, ML, IoT, big data, imagery, and more across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. View the Expo floorplan & exhibitor list. Ask an Expert: Have you got questions about the program, partnering with Esri, or ArcGIS developer resources and location-based   services? The Esri Startup team will be there to provide answers. No appointment necessary. Exhibitors - Startup Zone Company Description Booth ChronoCards Manage GIS Better: ChronoCards increases GIS collaboration and knowledge retention through activity logging, workflow documentation, and task management with ArcGIS. Z3 Edgybees Founded in 2017, Edgybees is on a mission to instantly transform spatial content into actionable and reliable information to deliver a safer world. Edgybees software combines advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies to accurately align aerial video and satellite imagery to reference imagery in real-time. This unique approach enables rapid decision-making by visually augmenting roads, key landmarks, and other mission-critical data. Z5 FloodMapp FloodMapp is a rapidly growing tech company specializing in dynamic, real-time flood intelligence for emergency management. We work with government agencies, critical infrastructure companies, and other industries before, during, and after flood events to improve safety, prevent damage, and aid in rapid response and recovery. Our talented and multidisciplinary team of flood engineers, hydrologists, data scientists, and software developers are committed to building a safer future. Z6 Hidden Level Current technologies do not scale for wide-area drone detection. Hidden Level solves this problem with its Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) data feed. Users can pull in actionable data on drone operator location, drone 3D position, and Remote Identification (RID) information into their GIS or Security Operations Center systems. Hidden Level owns, operates, and maintains the sensor network allowing our data subscribers to focus on actionable data for UAS airspace incursions. Z1 Kamilo Inc Kamilo provides 3rd party tracking and verification of waste-to-recycled plastic in real-time to ensure responsible supply chain origins and outcomes and to prove and improve sustainability. Kamilo’s geospatial technology platform creates an immutable chain of custody from source to final recycled product and attaches GHG emissions and other ESG data directly to the flow of materials. Z4 Rendered.ai Rendered.ai is a Platform as a Service for data scientists, data engineers, and developers who need to create and deploy unlimited, customized synthetic data for machine learning and artificial intelligence workflows, reducing expense, closing gaps, and overcoming bias, security, and privacy issues when compared with the use or acquisition of real-world data. Rendered.ai focuses on remote sensing, oblique imagery, and sensor fusion computer vision use cases. Z2 Synthetaic Synthetaic is an end-to-end AI company. We build software that lets our customers create AI solutions in minutes, not months. Our product, Rapid Automatic Image Categorization - RAIC, automates the analysis of large, unstructured datasets. This end-to-end offering provides insights through quick labeling, rapid search of unstructured data, model training & deployment, and related objects and anomalies. Z7   Attend Talks in the Expo - Startup Zone Spotlight Theater Review and add talks to your schedule in the online agenda. Tuesday, February 7 Company Talk 1:50 - 2:10 PM Synthetaic Building AI in Minutes without Labels: Rapid Automatic Image Categorization 2:20 - 2:40 PM FloodMapp Operational Use Cases of Real-time Flood Intelligence 3:00 - 3:20 PM Edgybees What is The Cost of Inaccuracy? 3:30 - 3:50 PM Rendered.ai Supercharging GeoAI with Synthetic Data 4:15 - 4:35 PM Pollen Systems Pollen Systems: Advanced Agricultural Analytics to Improve Crop Yield and Quality 4:50 - 5:10 PM Kamilo Measuring Procurement and Material Circularity Using Digital Traceability Wednesday, February 8     2:00 - 2:20 PM ChronoCards Manage GIS Better! Activity Logs, Workflow Documentation & Reporting with ChronoCards for ArcGIS 2:30 - 2:50 PM SeerAI Data Fusion and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Scale with Geodesic 3:00 - 3:20 PM Hidden Level Data Analysis From Wide-Area Metropolitan Drone Monitoring DOWNLOAD THE STARTUP ZONE CUSTOM AGENDA: https://bit.ly/23fedgissuz   Don't Miss These Activities... For a complete schedule, visit the FedGIS Agenda Partner Preconference Program (Add-on to Registration) February 6th 12:00pm – 6:00 pm [On-site Room 151B] Opening Plenary Session February 7th 9:00am – 12:30pm and February 8th 9:45am – 10:45am [Hall A] Keynote address by Jack Dangermond and inspirational technology demonstrations by Esri and Government users. FedGIS EXPO February 7th 12:30pm – 6:30pm (EXPO Social 5:15-6:30pm) & February 8th 10:45am – 5:15pm [Hall B] Networking Reception February 8th 6:30pm – 9:30pm [Off-site Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery] Visit the event site for the latest information at esri.com/fedgis (All times (EST), subject to change). We hope to see you there!     ... View more

Meet the Startups Exhibiting at 2022 Esri Partner Conference & DevSummit We hope you’re planning to join us in Palm Springs for Esri’s annual consecutive events, Esri Partner Conference (EPC), March 5-7th & Developer Summit (DevSummit) March 8-11th in Palm Springs, California! Take moment to learn more about the innovative startup partners exhibiting within the Showcase Startup Zone here, http://bit.ly/2022epcsuz. Esri Showcase Hours – Oasis 1 & 2: Monday, March 7, 2:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, March 8, 1:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday, March 9, 10:00am-6:30pm Thursday, March 10, 10:00am-4:00pm ... View more

Visit the Esri Startup Program Onboarding & Orientation Blog Series to learn more about the program, qualifications, benefits, technical and go-to-market expectations, along with patterns for success. The blog series provides detailed guidance to get started with the Esri Startup Program, covering the following topics: Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the content prior to applying, although most content is tailored to actively enrolled Esri Startup Partners. Learn more about the program here esri.com/startups. Not qualified? Explore the greater Esri Partner Network or purchase the software, content, or services you need from the Esri Store ... View more

Calling all Esri Partners and developers! We hope you’re planning to join us in Palm Springs for Esri’s annual Esri Partner Conference (EPC), March 7-9 th and Developer Summit (DevSummit), March 10-13, in Palm Springs, California.  EPC, is an exclusive meeting just for Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. EPC provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. DevSummit is available for anyone to attend and is designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology from Esri. At DevSummit you will be able to test-drive no tech, gain training and learn, attend hundreds of user presentations and technical sessions sharing best practices, as well as take advantage of opportunities to get our technical questions answered by Esri staff.   Both events agendas are full of opportunities to network, collaborate, and get inspired!   Startup Zone - EPC EXPO: If you’re attending EPC, don’t miss the GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday, March 9! Within the expo is the Startup Zone hosted by the Esri Startup Program. This area features 4 emerging businesses who will be showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from state & local government, commercial, public safety, and more. Check out the full exhibit and sponsor list.     Company Description Booth Number Airspace Link Airspace Link is an FAA-Certified Enterprise SaaS Platform. Managing Local Government Airspace for Drones. Z5 Earthcube Earthcube is a software house specialized in the application of AI/ML to GEOINT data. Our Military Intelligence solutions provide automated processing and abnormal activities identification. Z7 iSpatial Techno Solutions iSpatialTec designs and delivers GIS solutions leveraging Esri technologies to streamline business operations and Asset Management workflows for various industry verticals. iSpatialTec developed BrAeIn, a Geo.AI solution framework that transforms data into actionable intelligence using AI, Machine Learning, Location intelligence and IOT, providing timely and informed insights for Asset Condition assessment, outage management, 5G network planning, environmental monitoring, traffic management, safety & security surveillance. Z6 Spatial.ai The first social media-based lifestyle dataset for location analysis. Z4 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Area Sponsor: Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform offers over 175 services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning (MI), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT). Z2 Esri Startup Program Area Host: A global, free, up-to three-year program that supports early stage product focused emerging businesses with the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive software, training, co-marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Z1   For those of you unfamiliar with the Esri Startup Program, is a global, up-to three-year program that gives product focused emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive online services, software, training and support, content, marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Some additional EPC highlights you should take note of include the following: Pre-Summit Hands On-Training: A variety of workshops will provide the inside scoop on product innovations, advances in GIS technology, and more. Plenary Session: Listen to Jack Dangermond speak about Esri's vision for the future and how GIS is helping to reshape the world—creating exciting new opportunities for the partner community. Sessions: Join Esri subject matter experts at breakout sessions revolving around key industries, the latest ArcGIS platform release, and tried-and-true best practices from the Esri business development teams. Networking Socials: Reconnect with old friends and expand your network when you socialize with partners, distributors, and Esri teams.   Don't pass up this unique opportunity, join us for 2020 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California! ... View more

Come visit the Startup Zone at 2020 FedGIS, an innovative area hosted by the Esri Startup Program. Meet emerging businesses with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, attend talks by entrepreneurs, and get access to startup experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Talks & Booths: Meet and hear from leading startup companies working across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. Ask an Expert: No appointment necessary. You’ve got questions, about the program, partnering with Esri, or developer tools, the Esri Startup team will be there to provide the answers. Expo Hours: Tuesday 12 th : 12:30pm - 6:30pm Wednesday 13 th : 10:30am - 5:15pm Join this passionate community and learn how they are leveraging ArcGIS and how their solutions can benefit you, or check out the agenda here. ... View more

We're just a few weeks away from the world’s premier GIS Conference, #EsriUC! Make sure to find time to visit the Esri Startup Zone featuring innovative Esri emerging partners exhibiting & demoing their groundbreaking applications. Get the full exhibitor list and demo schedule for the zone here: http://p.ctx.ly/r/9ftt  ... View more