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Edge AI and embedded inference: companies, products and buyer research

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Companies with related published capabilities

  • BrainGu

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    BrainGu builds secure software development and delivery platforms that support defense teams operating in cloud, edge, and air-gapped environments. Its SmoothGlue platform integrates development, security, and compliance workflows for mission software.

  • EdgeRunner AI

    Bellevue, WA, United States

    EdgeRunner AI develops compact, transparent generative AI models designed to run locally on edge devices. Its software is built for secure and mission-critical use where data control, resilience, and low-connectivity operation matter.

  • Fognigma, Inc.

    Herndon, VA, United States

    Fognigma develops software that creates secure, encrypted networks across cloud and edge infrastructure. Its Mission Partner Network tools are designed for defense and government organizations that need protected collaboration across distributed environments.

  • Latent AI, Inc.

    Princeton, NJ, United States

    Latent AI develops software for building, optimizing, and deploying machine-learning models on edge devices. Its defense products are designed for secure, disconnected operations and have supported U.S. Department of Defense programs.

  • MatrixSpace, Inc.

    Burlington, MA, United States

    MatrixSpace combines portable radar, edge AI, and multi-sensor fusion to detect, classify, and track low-flying aircraft and drone threats. Its systems support counter-UAS operations, expeditionary deployments, and integration with command-and-control systems.

  • Scout Space, Inc.

    Reston, VA, United States

    Scout Space develops electro-optical and infrared satellite sensors, onboard processing, autonomy software, and data platforms for space-domain awareness and dynamic space operations.

  • SEMPRE

    Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    SEMPRE provides secure networking, cloud, cyber, edge-computing, and counter-UAS integration services designed to support resilient operations in austere and contested environments.

  • Sightline Intelligence, Inc.

    Portland, OR, United States

    Sightline Intelligence builds low-SWaP hardware and software that processes video onboard aircraft, ground vehicles, and maritime platforms. Its edge AI detects, tracks, and classifies objects for defense, ISR, unmanned systems, and counter-UAS applications.

  • Tercero Technologies, Inc.

    Atlanta, GA, United States

    Tercero develops FPGA-based edge AI hardware and software for forward-deployed intelligent sensors and autonomous unmanned systems, with a focus on low size, weight, and power and open system architectures.

  • Vadum, Inc.

    Raleigh, NC, United States

    Vadum develops tactical-edge AI and software, radar characterization and electronic-warfare solutions, explosive-ordnance-disposal tools, missile-defense capabilities, and test-and-evaluation systems.

  • webAI, Public Sector, Inc.

    Austin, TX, United States

    webAI provides an enterprise platform for building and operating private, customized AI models with local data control. Its public-sector and defense offerings target mission-critical settings that require data sovereignty and real-time performance.

Related product offerings

  • NDP115

    Syntiant Corp. · Edge AI and sensing · Checked 2026-10-06

    A Neural Decision Processor for running machine-learning inference within edge devices.

  • NDP120

    Syntiant Corp. · Edge AI and sensing · Checked 2026-10-06

    A Neural Decision Processor for running machine-learning inference within edge devices.

  • NDP200

    Syntiant Corp. · Edge AI and sensing · Checked 2026-10-06

    A Neural Decision Processor for running machine-learning inference within edge devices.

  • NDP250

    Syntiant Corp. · Edge AI and sensing · Checked 2026-10-06

    A Neural Decision Processor for running machine-learning inference within edge devices.

  • Warhorse

    Systel, Inc. · Rugged computing · Checked 2026-10-06

    A rugged rackmount computer platform offered in configurable AC and DC power arrangements.

Related award descriptions

  • 80JSC024FA212 contract award

    Sierra Space · National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 2024-09-26 · Reported $171K

    ENIAC CLOUD THE FIRST SPACE HARDENED MULTI CLOUD EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

Recently observed open and planning notices

  • Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices

    DSIP · Pre-Release · Closing 2026-11-25 · Observed 2026-10-13

    DoW STTR 2027 BAA Cyber Resiliency, Cyber Security, Fog and Edge Computing, Internet of Things, Avionics Systems, Space Systems. The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or

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