Adnoviv awarded $180K from the National Science Foundation to Commercialize Occupant Count and Vital Signs Sensor

Adnoviv, Inc. has been awarded an additional $180K from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a sensor that provides real-time occupant count and physiological data for multiple occupants. The NSF funding is a Phase IIB supplement intended to provide additional R&D funds to further accelerate commercialization of Adnoviv’s existing Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II grant of $750K.

TruePODS® occupancy and vital signs sensors can be used to create healthy occupant experiences and sustainable solutions for the built environment. Post-COVID, people are returning to offices with more awareness of the importance of environmental conditions to employee health and productivity. Companies are more aware of the potential cost savings from reduction in real-estate footprint, which can be facilitated by occupancy data. Employees need positive workplace experiences and respectful safety and security to be happy and productive working and collaborating in offices; buildings that sense occupant needs and proactively adjust lighting and ventilation can meet those demands. TruePODS® room-level occupant count can provide information to help companies optimize space utilization and proactively adjust ventilation.

“NSF is proud to support the technology of the future by thinking beyond incremental developments and funding the most creative, impactful ideas across all markets and areas of science and engineering,” said Andrea Belz, Division Director of the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships at NSF. “With the support of our research funds, any deep technology startup or small business can guide basic science into meaningful solutions that address tremendous needs.”

“Adnoviv’s occupant count and vital signs sensing will position Adnoviv to enter the Real Estate Wellness market,” says Dr. Amy Droitcour, Adnoviv’s Acting Chief Executive Officer. “Occupant vital signs and changes in vital signs can be used as in indicator of comfort or changes in comfort. This information can be used to adjust lighting and temperature proactively, and in conjunction with occupant count to adjust ventilation proactively, saving energy while improving occupant wellness.”

Adnoviv, Inc.
2800 Woodlawn Dr. STE 297
Honolulu, HI 96822

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About Adnoviv, Inc.: Adnoviv, Inc. is a research-driven technology company developing innovative sensors and systems for industrial, medical, and security applications. The centerpiece of Adnoviv’s product pipeline is the TruePODS® line of high-performance occupancy detection, occupant count, and non-contact vital signs systems for smart buildings and energy conservation. The Adnoviv team is comprised of world-renowned experts in non-invasive physiological sensors, experienced in engineering research and product development. Adnoviv is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Visit www.adnoviv.com for more information.

About the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Programs: America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF awards $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups working across almost all areas of science and technology can receive up to $2 million to support research and development (R&D), helping de-risk technology for commercial success. America’s Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The NSF is an independent federal agency with a budget of about $8.5 billion that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. Visit https://seedfund.nsf.gov for more information.