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Team Crossfire

Eliminating wildfires across the world.
Team Crossfire is competing in XPRIZE Wildfire: $5M Autonomous Wildfire Response Track
Autonomously detect a wildfire.
Assess its risk.
Then suppress it.
All within 10 minutes.

xFoundry@UM and the UMD Fire Protection Engineering Program are leading the creation of an independent venture that will continue beyond the competition.

xFoundry will work with the venture to leverage this investment and accelerate the company’s growth and success.

Leadership in innovation

xFoundry@UMD, in collaboration with the UMD Fire Protection Engineering Program, spearheads the development of an independent venture poised to transcend the XPRIZE Wildfire Competition. Harnessing the collective expertise in UAS, AI, and FPE, we're laying the groundwork for a sustainable solution that extends far beyond the confines of the competition.

Winning the XPRIZE Wildfire Competition is just the beginning. Upon victory, xFoundry will collaborate closely with the venture to leverage this monumental achievement, accelerating our company's growth and ensuring the widespread adoption of our innovative wildfire management solutions.

Building on Expertise

With a foundation rooted in College Park, Team Crossfire leverages the rich resources and research capabilities of the University of Maryland. Drawing upon the tested expertise poured into this project, we're poised to revolutionize the detection and suppression of wildfires.

Our solution isn't confined to the lab; it's designed for real-world application. Through rigorous testing in California, MD, we ensure the efficacy and reliability of our technology before deploying it across the USA, safeguarding communities nationwide.

Our multidisciplinary team

This collaborative effort ensures a diverse range of expertise from across the University of Maryland, fostering innovation and excellence in our wildfire response initiatives. On our team, expertise converges from fields in:

  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Geographical Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • UAS Research and Operations Center
  • Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research Innovation and eXploration Lab
  • xFoundry@UMD team (Part of the E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory)

Our partners

Our partners on Team Crossfire are working with us by contributing knowledge and resources.

Learn more about XPRIZE Wildfire