Ozark IC
Designs and manufactures rugged electronics for extreme environments using additive manufacturing, including high-temperature sensors and circuits for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Matt Francis
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $13.5M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Houston Angel Network; AEDC Seed Capital Investment Program
Technology & Products
Key Products
XNode wireless sensor nodes; UV-100 XNode; High-temperature processors; Custom analog/mixed-signal ICs; Additive-manufactured electronic packaging; Design/test automation tools
Technological Advantage
Patent-protected UV sensor (US9368537B1) and proprietary additive electronic manufacturing techniques transferred from Sciperio, enabling rapid production of high-temperature sensors and circuits. Advantage is defensible via patents and trade secrets in process integration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables reliable electronics in extreme conditions (up to 500°C) via 3D-printed packaging and SiC ICs, reducing weight and lead time vs. traditional packaging
How They Differentiate
Unlike traditional extreme-temperature electronics manufacturers, Ozark IC leverages 3D printing for integrated packaging, reducing size/weight and enabling faster iteration; also offers full in-house design and manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, energy (geothermal, oil & gas) companies and government agencies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Industrial; Space
Competitors
VORAGO Technologies; Apogee Semiconductor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2011; team size ~18 (2021); won $10.9M DARPA HOTS award (2024); recipient of multiple NASA/DOE/DARPA grants and prizes.
Major Milestones
2011: Founded; 2014: Filed patent for SiC UV sensors; 2015: Received $1M DOE grant; 2016: Received NASA grant for design process model; 2020: Selected as MassChallenge 2020 Finalist; 2021: Won 2nd stage of Geothermal Manufacturing Prize; 10-year anniversary; 2024: Selected for DARPA HOTS award ($10.9M)
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Air Force; U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA); U.S. Department of Defense