TECHNOLOGY SCOPE
The IAI Catalyst program is sourcing for technologies related to:
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FOCUS AREA 1
AI & AUTONOMY
Artificial Intelligence (Al) is the software engineering discipline of expanding capabilities of software applications to perform tasks that currently require human intelligence. IAI areas of interest includes cases dealing with situational awareness, air traffic integration (sense and avoid), command and control, vision and perception, cost effective sensors, flight algorithms and flight control, smart data fusion solutions between sensors (AI, Optics, etc..), autonomous aircraft, pilot assistant AI agent, etc.
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QUANTUM SCIENCE
IAI aims to explore communication and navigation frontiers. Secure communication: Space-based quantum networks could transmit sensitive data securely via satellites. Navigation: Quantum sensors enhance GPS accuracy, overcoming limitations like atmospheric interference. Quantum Key Distribution ensures fortified encryption. Quantum science promises breakthroughs.
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FOCUS AREA 3
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY TECH
Energy Storage is a challenge for aviation sustainability. IAI seeks various solutions like high-energy cells, hydrogen tech, and fuel production for sustainable flights. Renewable energy includes solar, wind, bio, and geothermal tech, plus energy storage, engines, and grid integration.
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SPACE TECH
IAI seeks innovative space flight, communication, and space operations. Satellites revolutionized communication and, navigation while technology designed for use in space continues to revolutionize agriculture, energy, defense, and healthcare. A convergence of space and earth based technologies sparks innovative solutions for global challenges, promising disruptions and opportunities across industries.