Harvard Innovation Labs Ventures in Aerospace and Defense
- Karan Bhatia
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read

(This round-up is for informational purposes only and in alphabetical order.)
1) Anka Space: Led by Caglar Binici, Anka Space is developing Phoenix, a reusable vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) rocket designed to make space more accessible and cost-effective. Know More At: ankaspace.com
2) Argus Systems: Led by Drew Borinstein and Lisa Yan, Argus Systems is powering the next era of physical AI. Know More At: argus.systems
3) Bandelier Technologies: Led by Stephen Buchanan and Josh Heebner, Bandelier Technologies develops deep tech breakthroughs from the New Mexico National Labs into fieldable systems for both defense and commercial industries. Know More At: bandeliertech.com
4) Rarefied Technologies: Led by Ben Schafer & Angela Feldhaus, Rarefied delivers advanced solutions at the intersection of aerospace, sensing, and national security. Know More At: rarefied.tech
5) Shield AI: Led by Ryan Tseng, Brandon Tseng, and Gary Steele, Shield AI is building an AI pilot to enable swarms of drones and aircraft to operate autonomously. Know More At: shield.ai
6) Stitch3D: Led by Clark Yuan, Stitch3D is helping teams manage and deliver LIDAR and photogrammetry point clouds on a secure and fully collaborative web platform. Know More At: stitch3d.io