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Institute for Defense Analyses provides technical analyses of weapons systems and programs to federal agencies. It is a federally funded research organization that works primarily for the US Government's defense agencies. Its research areas include systems evaluations, technology assessments, resource & support analyses, and strategy assessments. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation in the United States. The private company is based in Washington. NAA encourages the sport of aviation through its relationship with air sport organizations representing aerobatics, aeromodelling, ballooning, gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, indoor skydiving, powered paragliding and paramotor, and parachuting. NAA is also the caretaker of many of the nation's and the world's most prestigious aviation awards, including the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, and the Mackay Trophy. Founded in 1905, NAA is the oldest national aviation club in the country and is the official record-keeper of aviation and space records in the US.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993.

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is an organization that hosts events and provides education and content development for professionals in the autonomous technologies industry. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA, and the CEO of the company is Brian P. Wynne. AUVSI's focus is on fostering a community of informed professionals and nurturing talent to enable progress and transformation in the industry. The organization has recently hosted the 3rd annual Business of Automated Mobility event and has added the full library of content recorded at the event to its AVille platform. AUVSI has also entered into a commercial agreement with the David McAntony Gibson Foundation to use its drone delivery technology to provide service to the Beausoleil First Nation community in Ontario.

Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. It specializes in UAV production, composite, sheet-metal fabrication and assembly, metals machining, tooling design, and fabrication. The firm's services include fabricating services, composite structures and components, and design, testing and consulting services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bridgeport, WV.

Electra Aero, Inc. is a next-generation aerospace company based in Falls Church, VA, with subsidiaries in the United States. Electra's team includes some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs and engineers in novel aircraft design, and its technology development is supported by NASA and the US Air Force. Electra Aero is building hybrid-electric, ultra-short take-off and landing (ESTOL) airplanes that fly people and cargo quieter, further, and more affordably. The piloted plane integrates into existing airspace rules, with the lowest technical risk and surest certification path of competing systems. The company was founded by John S. Langford, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Com21, Inc., BitCom, Inc. is a company that provides engineering consulting services. The company is based in Rockville, MD. The company was founded by Mohammad Soleimani. BitCom was acquired by Com21, Inc. on July 10, 2000 for $4 million.

Part of Airbus SE, Aerovel Corp. is a private company that specializes in the development of Flexrotor, a groundbreaking long-range robotic aircraft. The company is based in White Salmon, WA. The aircraft is designed to takeoff and land vertically, and to cruise in horizontal wing-borne flight. The company was founded in 2006 by Brian Theodore McGeer. The CEO is Ali Dian. Aerovel was acquired by Airbus Helicopters SAS on May 07, 2024.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, Inc. provides non-commercial research and development services. It provides research services on knowledge modeling and sharing, adjustable autonomy, robotics, advanced interfaces and displays, communication and collaboration, computer-mediated learning systems, intelligent data understanding, software agents, expertise studies, work practice simulation, knowledge representation and other related areas. The organization was founded in February 2004 and is headquartered in Pensacola, FL.

QinetiQ US Holdings, Inc. provides technology development and other technical services. Its systems engineering services include global and theater defense architecture, defense systems interoperability, weapon systems engineering integration and testing, programmatic systems as well as homeland security technologies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Its programs include lightning strike, Orion, Centaur, eVTOL, sidearm, autonomous aerial cargo utility system, D8, robotic copilot, solar aircraft, and spheres. The company was founded by John S. Langford and Donald C. Fraser in 1989 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Global Environment Fund Management Corp (Global Environment Fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jeffrey Leonard and John Earhart. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. protects natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals. It provides programs for protection of endangered species, preservation of ecological systems, and environmental educational policy development. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Signature Control Engineering LLC develops intelligent process control technology that senses precise cure points from within the mold. Its products include SmartTrac Process Control System, SmartView Data Analysis Software, SmartTrac Supplemental Input/Output and SmartTrac Sensors. The firm serves molding, thermoset and rubber industries. The company was founded by Hugh H. Williamson III in 1995 and is headquartered in Ravenna, OH.

Global Forest Products Pty Ltd. provides forestry and sawmilling services. It provides forest products. It manufactures a variety of lumber and board products, which include structural lumber, non structural lumber, industrial lumber, clears, plywood panels, shutter boards, and block board. The company was founded in January, 2001 and is headquartered in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Cantaloupe Systems, Inc. provides cloud-based mobile technologies. It delivers an integrated end-to-end vending and payment solution for cashless vending, route scheduling, automated pre-kitting and merchandising and inventory management. Its products are Seed Office, Seed Cashless, Seed Pro, Seed Delivery, and Seed Markets. The company was founded by Mandeep Arora and Anant Agrawal in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

GEF Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. Its purpose is to affect merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD.

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association operates as global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. It Researches, analyzes and disseminates authoritative global information on emerging markets private capital fundraising, investment and exits, covering industry trends, benchmarks, best practices and current market developments. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Cooperative Bank, NA engages in the provision of banking products and services. It offers personal, and commercial services which includes accounts, loans, retirement, online banking, financial education, and payment information. The firm also serves on Alaska and native; credit unions; energy; food; health care; non-profit; and small business. The company was founded on 1988 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OH.

AVIAN, Inc. was founded in 2005. The private company is based in Lexington Park, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to create a better tomorrow by linking talented people to their passion.

Washington Monthly Publishing LLC is a media company that publishes a magazine called "The Monthly". The non-profit company is based in Washington. The magazine covers politics, education, and books. The American company was founded in 1969 by Charles Peters with the aim of telling the story of what really matters in government better than a roomful of insiders at a dinner party.

The New America Foundation engages in public policy issues, including technology, education, national security, political reform, and economics. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.