GENIUS NY Names Five Finalists for Cohort Nine
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GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState CEO, unveiled its five selected finalists for the ninth cohort of the accelerator for uncrewed systems. The finalists were chosen from a highly competitive application process that received submissions from startups from around the world, including record interest from U.S. companies.
Awarding a total of $3 million, GENIUS NY is the world's largest business accelerator for uncrewed systems. The chosen finalists will work to build relationships in the region, develop their go-to-market plans, and spend time refining their pitches before presenting to a panel of judges at Innovation Night on May 7, 2026. The signature finals night event features the awarding of the $1 million grand prize.
The five finalists are:
Flox (Stockholm, Sweden): AI that understands and speaks to wild animals—running on Edge pods, drones, and trains—to steer wildlife away from critical areas.
Lamarr AI (New York, USA): Uses drones and AI to inspect building exteriors, delivering faster, more affordable, and more accurate data than traditional methods.
Lighthouse Avionics (Ohio, USA): Offers low-cost optical solutions to monitor low-altitude airspace for drone threats, bird strikes, and FAA compliance.
Modovolo (New York, USA): A drone company building low-cost, modular aircraft with extended flight times, designed for a wide range of commercial and defense uses.
Skyfire AI (New Jersey, USA): Deploys autonomous drone swarms and AI to improve response times and situational awareness for first responders and defense teams.
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