Project Grant FA95502510027

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $274,973 Project Grant to Wildtrack Inc., a non-profit organization, under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). The grant, titled "Bridging the Gap Between Human and Artificial Intelligence: Translating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into Machine Learning Models," aims to maintain technological superiority for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force by advancing research in areas such as artificial intelligence, materials science, and aerospace systems. The project will run from January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2028, with the goal of translating traditional ecological knowledge into machine learning models to improve AI capabilities. The grant supports fundamental and applied scientific research to prevent technological surprise and create strategic advantages for the U.S.