The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $650,000 Project Grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc. on September 15, 2024. The grant supports the development of the GeoFire Real-Time Wildfire Alert System (WAS), a ground-based sensor network designed to provide early detection and tracking of wildfires. The WAS will use high-density sensors to monitor wildfire locations and growth in real-time, enabling enhanced community and asset protection at the wildland-urban interface. This project aligns with the SBIR program's objectives to stimulate technological innovation and transform scientific discoveries into commercially viable products to strengthen the national economy.
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