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Autonomous
eradication technologies
Innovation Prize Challenge

Defeating Guam’s Brown Tree Snake Through Advanced Technology

Powered by Tech Grove in collaboration with Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC), Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program / Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (SERDP/ESTCP), and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

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Focus Areas

Innovative technologies and approaches that lead to the eradication of Guam's invasive Brown Tree Snake population.
Solutions leveraging artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics, sensors, drones, advanced analytics, environmental technologies, or novel operational concepts.
Individual or integrated team solutions addressing one or more aspects of the challenge.
Concepts with the potential to scale across Guam's complex terrain and operational environments.

Who Should Compete

• Startups and emerging technology companies
• Universities and research institutions
• Defense contractors and system integrators
• Drone, robotics, and autonomous systems manufacturers
• Sensor and surveillance technology providers
• Environmental technology innovators
• Government laboratories and non-traditional defense innovators
• Multi-organization teams with complementary capabilities