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

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · WUI-GO, LLC (DE) · $1,231,473

## 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 organization:** WUI-GO, LLC (DE)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** ZN7ABXPRSXK7
- **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

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2528445

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2528445, SBIR Phase II: Decentralized Evacuation Intelligence with Generative AI, Personalized Preparedness and Robust Real-Time Navigation. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2528445. Licensed CC0.

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