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Support XPRIZE Wildfire, a competition to radically reinvent how we detect and suppress destructive wildfires.
Helping teams to better understand the problem space, the state-of-the-art on the current challenges and gaps in existing tech. Providing available near-real-time and static data as well as existing strategies and policies when it comes to wildfire management as it relates to communities and Establishing connections with on-the-ground personnel to align their proposals with practical realities out in the field.
XPRIZE is expanding our network of partners to support the teams registering to compete in the XPRIZE Wildfire competition. These teams, formed from around the world, will represent the largest collection of cutting-edge wildfire detection and suppression innovations focused on stopping dangerous wildfires before they grow out of control. XPRIZE partners support competitor success in a variety of ways including providing in-kind, discounted services, hardware or software, as well as advisory and organizational support to help our teams chances of success.
XPRIZE Wildfire teams are looking for support in the following areas:
The Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) is one of the top drone research programs in the United States, and one of the seven FAA-designated unmanned aircraft systems test sites established to develop and test drone technology.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI)
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Allied Vision is one of the leading camera manufacturers worldwide in the machine vision market. They will be offering in-kind hardware support to teams and a discount to qualified competitors.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
ALLIED VISION
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
ASPEN INSTITUTE
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is an emergency response and resource protection department. CAL FIRE protects lives, property and natural resources from fire; responds to emergencies of all types; and protects and preserves timberlands, wildlands, and urban forests. The department’s various programs work together using ongoing assessments of the condition of natural resources, while considering the challenges of an increasing population, to plan protection strategies for California. Department personnel and equipment are a familiar sight throughout the state with responsibility for protecting more than 31 million acres of California’s privately owned wildlands and providing emergency services across the state to local government cooperators through agreements with districts, cities, and counties.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Cal Fire
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), offers the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics technology available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers use The Science of Where to unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including the world’s largest cities, most national governments, 75% of the Fortune 500, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, IoT, and location analytics to create maps that run the world.
General Foundation Partner
Esri
General Foundation Partner
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the world's most trusted forest management certification.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific research and communications organization supported by property insurers, reinsurers, and affiliated companies. IBHS’s building safety research leads to real-world solutions for home and business owners, helping to create more resilient communities.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
In the heart of Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo), adjacent to Coors Field, McGregor Square ushers in a new chapter of urban living, entertainment, food, and business travel in Colorado’s historic city. Spanning an entire block, it includes The Rally Hotel, McGregor Square Residences, McGregor Square Offices, various restaurants, retail outlets, and expansive food-hall, all circling a 17,000 square foot plaza complete with a stadium-sized LED screen.
The central outdoor plaza serves as a pre and post-game gathering place for Rockies fans, as well as a year-round destination for concerts, festivals, and movie nights. Retail and restaurants, multi-family residences, a hotel, and office space combine to create a rich sense of place and an inspiring vacation destination.
McGregor Square
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the lead combat agency for bush fires in NSW. For over 100 years NSW has been a significant part of the history and landscape of NSW. Working closely with other agencies they respond to a range of emergencies including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and storms that occur within rural fire districts.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Onshape is a cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) software that facilitates global design collaboration.
Twitter: @OnShape
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
Onshape
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire
As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire, XPRIZE Biodiversity + Conservation
U.S. Fire Administration
Partner of XPRIZE Wildfire, XPRIZE Biodiversity + Conservation