Physical Sciences

Falcomm

Overview

Falcomm is a fabless semiconductor company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in ultra-efficient integrated power amplifiers (PAs) and front-end modules that significantly reduce power consumption and size in wireless and satellite systems.

Fibarcode

Fibarcode’s core technology—an engineered optical structure integrated directly into textile fibers—serves as a unique, indelible identifier that can be woven or knitted into fabrics using standard manufacturing processes.

Over 200 customer discovery interviews (conducted during and after the NSF I-Corps program) revealed critical pain points in the apparel resale and recycling ecosystem:

Clarus Labs

Clarus Labs commercializes a kinetic, light-based testing platform that transforms slow, lab-bound chemical analysis into rapid, on-site quantification.

Our first product delivers oxidation testing for meat and pet food in under 10 minutes, replacing traditional assays that require skilled chemists, expensive instruments, and hours of processing.

Aspira Medical

Aspira Medical is a medical device company developing a first-of-its-kind wearable ultrasound platform designed to continuously monitor gastric distension in critically ill patients and prevent aspiration pneumonia—one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and extended ICU stays.

COG Learning Tools

Nearly one-third of U.S. children enter kindergarten without foundational skills needed to thrive (NCES, 2022). These early gaps widen over time—by third grade, reading proficiency predicts high-school graduation with 90% accuracy, and children who struggle by age nine are four times more likely to leave school without a diploma.

Fathom Science, Inc.

Fathom Science delivers cutting-edge ocean intelligence by combining artificial intelligence with physics-based ocean, weather, and wave modeling.

Our platform creates a real-time digital twin of the ocean, providing hyperlocal, high-fidelity forecasts for marine conditions anywhere in the world.

We solve critical forecasting challenges for maritime industries, enabling better decisions in:

PolyPV

PolyPV develops lightweight, flexible organic solar modules that deliver reliable power in challenging environments where traditional rigid panels fall short.

The technology addresses a critical need for defense, disaster relief, and remote operators: dependable, portable energy without stable infrastructure. Conventional solar solutions are bulky, fragile, and hard to transport—forcing reliance on heavy batteries or vulnerable fuel supply chains that reduce mobility and increase risk.

Ground Control Robotics

Pest infestations often occur in hard-to-reach areas like attics and crawl spaces, making inspections hazardous, inefficient, or impossible for technicians.

Ground Control Robotics is building robotic solutions to transform pest control with its flagship product: SCUTTLE (Slithering Centipede-like Undulatory Terra-dynamic Tactical Legged Explorer)—a multi-legged robot that confidently navigates cluttered and confined spaces.