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Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest attracts thousands of applicants. We count the programs so far Top 200 competitorsand among them, the top 20 compete on the main stage to become the winner, taking part in the Startup Battlefield Cup with a cash prize of $100,000. But the rest of the 180 have all confused us and in their groups and competed in their competitions.
Here’s the full list of space and security Startup Battlefield 200 nominees, along with a note on why they made it to the competition.
What it does: Airbility is developing a two-seat electric take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
Why is it interesting: Its aircraft use a unique VTOL technology made up of fixed wings combined with electric motors that make them light, flexible, and flexible.
What it does: Astrum has developed an electric, non-electric accelerator.
Why it matters: The company says its patented technology eliminates the need to transport oil in water, which can increase engineering time and cost and enable it to explore deeper areas.
What it does: They offer fintech-esq risk analysis platform for space which helps them get insurance.
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Why it matters: The company’s goal is to use insurance as a means of generating new debt power for the aerospace industry.
What it does: Endox provides AI systems that help monitor and improve systems and equipment for the US military.
Why it matters: Endox is combining its data acquisition systems with robotics technology.
What it does: Hance is developing an AI neural network specifically for processing and upgrading audio in real time.
Why it matters: Hance’s audio AI is designed to handle the unpredictable nature of live audio with its background noises, room sounds, and uncontrolled environments, such as those encountered by soldiers.
What it does: Skylark has developed a self-learning AI designed for automation and security applications.
Why it matters: Skylark is trying to solve technical problems with AI with a body, such as fast processing of information at the edge.
What it does: He has made it GPS-independent navigation software.
Why it matters: Skyline uses AI to quickly detect events without expensive GPUs and is useful against GPS technology.