SBIR Phase II: Decentralized Evacuation Intelligence with Generative AI, Personalized Preparedness and Robust Real-Time Navigation

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Abstract

The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to enhance public safety and community resilience in wildfire-prone areas through a personalized evacuation technology that integrates planning and real-time response. Evacuation remains one of the most urgent and time-critical aspects of wildfire disaster management, yet residents often lack access to trustworthy, actionable information when it matters most. This project will commercialize a novel digital platform that provides both proactive preparedness tools and dynamic evacuation guidance that functions even without internet connectivity. By tailoring evacuation strategies to individual needs and local hazards, this technology bridges the gap between emergency protocols and real-world decisions made by households under stress. Beyond saving lives, it reduces the burden on first responders, supports better allocation of emergency resources, and strengthens long-term community preparedness. The innovation also opens export and scaling opportunities to other disaster-prone geographies and hazards (i.e. floods, volcanic eruptions, hazardous materials release), contributing to the growing market for smart emergency management systems. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project addresses the technical challenge of developing a robust, scalable, and user-centered wildfire evacuation platform powered by a Digital Twin (DT) of the built and natural environme

Key facts

NSF award ID
2528445
Awardee
WUI-GO, LLC (DE)
SAM.gov UEI
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PI
Sarah Lindbergh
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
SCIENCE IN MOTION, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
Estimated total
$1,231,473
Funds obligated
$1,231,473
Transaction type
Cooperative Agreement
Period
09/15/2025 → 08/31/2027