Guest Post from Eduardo Neeter, CEO of VRARA Member HyperTunnel:
From the very beginning, HyperTunnel's overarching goal has been to enable practical applications of Mixed Reality technologies, deeply integrating them into the most impactful domains of our society. We believe there is no better way to achieve this than by supporting the remarkable individuals who protect our way of life and secure our freedom. Our mission is to enhance their work, increase their effectiveness, and help address the challenges they face.
I am thrilled to announce that this vision is becoming a reality through several significant milestones:
1. Contract with the US Air Force: We are proud to announce that we have signed a contract with the US Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). This contract, structured as a Sequential SBIR Phase II, provides non-dilutive funding of $1.5 million to further develop HyperTunnel. The primary objectives of this contract are to:
* Provide remote support capabilities for aircraft maintenance.
* Reduce aircraft downtime due to the unavailability of subject matter experts (SMEs).
* Address the Air Force's challenge of a low-tenured workforce by connecting geographically dispersed SMEs with maintainers.
2. Enrollment in the Georgia Tech ATDC Accelerate Program: As a Georgia Tech graduate, I am particularly excited to announce our acceptance into the Accelerate program at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). ATDC is one of the longest-running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States. It offers a wealth of resources to tech startups, including mentorship, access to funding opportunities, business development assistance, and workspace. ATDC's support will help us forge strategic partnerships, acquire customers, and explore new funding opportunities.
3. Launch of HyperTunnel for Apple Vision Pro: We are also celebrating the launch of our app as a fully immersive application in the Apple Vision Pro appstore. Our app has received a 5-star rating, with reviews praising its innovative use of Virtual Reality to enhance employee training and knowledge retention. One review described it as a "fantastic app that utilizes the capabilities of Virtual Reality in a creative and resourceful way. The idea is brilliant, and the app is very easy to use!"
These achievements mark significant progress toward our mission of integrating Mixed Reality into essential areas of society. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and belief in our vision. Together, we are making remarkable strides in transforming how technology can support and enhance critical sectors.
