EpiSci
Tactical artificial intelligence for autonomous systems across air, ground, and space domains.
EpiSci (legal name EpiSys Science Inc.) develops Tactical Artificial Intelligence technology for trusted autonomous systems, including AI pilots for fighter aircraft (F-22, F-16), autonomous UAV swarms, sensor fusion, and human-machine teaming for next-generation air dominance, plus maritime autonomy (Navy unmanned surface vessels) and space domain sensing for the Space Development Agency. EpiSci was awarded a $7.4M DARPA contract in 2020 to develop tactical AI for the Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program. The company was acquired by Applied Intuition on February 6, 2025, and had received investment from RTX Ventures and Lockheed Martin Ventures.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Poway, CA
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 74
- Total funding
- $45M
- Stage
- Acquired by Applied Intuition (2025)
- Status
- acquired
- Domains
- Tactical AI, Autonomous systems, AI pilots, Maritime autonomy, Space (SDA sensing)
- www.linkedin.com/company/episci
- Website
- episci.com
Investors2
Cap table1
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Applied Intuition (acquirer) | Common | ~100.0% |
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Frequently asked
- What does EpiSci do?
- EpiSci (legal name EpiSys Science Inc.) develops Tactical Artificial Intelligence technology for trusted autonomous systems, including AI pilots for fighter aircraft (F-22, F-16), autonomous UAV swarms, sensor fusion, and human-machine teaming for next-generation air dominance, plus maritime autonomy (Navy unmanned surface vessels) and space domain sensing for the Space Development Agency. EpiSci was awarded a $7.4M DARPA contract in 2020 to develop tactical AI for the Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program. The company was acquired by Applied Intuition on February 6, 2025, and had received investment from RTX Ventures and Lockheed Martin Ventures.
- Where is EpiSci headquartered?
- EpiSci is headquartered in Poway, CA and was founded in 2012.
- How much funding has EpiSci raised?
- EpiSci has raised $45M in disclosed funding.
- What does EpiSci specialize in?
- EpiSci works across Tactical AI, Autonomous systems, AI pilots, Maritime autonomy, Space (SDA sensing).
Sources & citations5
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Founded 2012; acquired by Applied Intuition in Feb 2025; $45M total funding raised
CB Insights: EpiSci Stock Price, Funding, ValuationReported2025-02-06 - 2
RTX Ventures invested in EpiSci for Tactical AI autonomy solutions in Dec 2022
Raytheon: RTX Ventures invests in EpiSci to further develop next generation autonomy solutionsReported2022-12-08 - 3
Applied Intuition Acquires EpiSci, Strengthening Position as Leader in All-Domain Autonomy Software for National Security
PR Newswire: Applied Intuition Acquires EpiSciVerified2025-02-06 - 4
Applied Intuition takes flight, sets sail in acquiring EpiSci — maritime autonomy (Navy unmanned surface vessels) and space (SDA sensing) domains beyond air
Breaking Defense: Applied Intuition takes flight, sets sail in acquiring EpiSciVerified2025-02-06 - 5
EpiSci awarded a $7.4M, 4-year DARPA contract to develop tactical AI for Air Combat Evolution (ACE), alongside Shield AI, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and Calspan
Airframer: EpiSci awarded DARPA contract to develop tactical AI for Air Combat EvolutionVerified2020-11-12