Natural hazards, including wildfires and extreme weather events, are increasingly threatening U.S. infrastructure, energy systems, and communities, placing greater strain on existing prediction systems and response capabilities.
Through a coalition of over 50 partners, the NSF ASCEND Engine is developing and deploying technology solutions using advanced sensing and computational analytics – tools that equip governments, industries, and communities with the information they need to anticipate risk, protect lives, and strengthen community resilience.
Lead organization: Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative Inc. (doing business as Innosphere Ventures)
Region of service: Colorado and Wyoming (entire states).
NSF award: NSF-2315760
