Tempest Droneworx™, a Houston-based real-time intelligence technology company, has been chosen to present at Venture Atlanta 2026, a premier venture capital conference that has helped launch over 1,000 companies and facilitated more than $8.8 billion in capital raised. The selection signals growing investor appetite for defense technology and dual-use innovations that bridge commercial and government applications. Taking place October 14-15 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, the event will connect Tempest Droneworx with top-tier investors, corporate innovation leaders, and strategic partners from across the country.
The company's inclusion in this year's cohort is significant because it validates its transition from technology development to market-ready solutions. Tempest Droneworx has demonstrated its technology with the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Air Force, and is bringing its Corvus MRDR™ platform to market. "Over the last several years, we've gone from proving that our technology works to proving that it solves real problems," said Ty Audronis, founder and CTO. "Being selected for Venture Atlanta gives us the opportunity to tell that story to people who understand what it takes to turn proven technology into a much larger company."
Tempest Droneworx's core offering aggregates data from robots, drones, cameras, sensors, RADAR, and other sources into a real-time 3D common operating picture, enabling both human operators and autonomous systems to act on information quickly. Unlike systems tied to a specific aircraft, sensor, or AI provider, the company's platform-agnostic approach allows customers to integrate existing and future technologies without vendor lock-in. This flexibility is particularly valuable in defense, public safety, and infrastructure markets, where interoperability is a persistent challenge.
Venture Atlanta's track record lends weight to the selection. Alumni include successful technology companies such as Bark, CallRail, Flock Safety, Salesloft, and PrizePicks. "Venture Atlanta is where promising companies get discovered and where the right connections can change what comes next," said Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta. "Being selected in such a competitive field is a significant achievement, and we're excited to give these companies a platform to connect with hundreds of investors and influential leaders who can help turn visibility into capital, partnerships, and growth."
For Tempest Droneworx, the implications extend beyond fundraising. As an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the company serves defense, government, public safety, research, agriculture, and commercial markets. Presenting at Venture Atlanta could accelerate its ability to scale Corvus MRDR™, which allows researchers to build and test robotics and autonomy technologies using virtual and physical systems. The platform captures telemetry for analysis and playback, enabling teams to move from simulation to real hardware without rebuilding test environments.
The defense technology sector has seen increased venture interest as geopolitical tensions and modernization efforts drive demand for advanced autonomous systems. Tempest Droneworx's selection reflects a broader trend of investors seeking companies with proven government contracts and dual-use potential. By presenting at Venture Atlanta, the company aims to secure the capital and partnerships needed to expand its market presence and further develop its Harbinger™ platform.
To learn more about Tempest Droneworx™, visit www.tempestdroneworx.com. For more information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org.
