Delta Bravo AI Receives $5M Phase II Funding for Aquaspec
The next generation AI operating system for global water systems, advancing water safety and infrastructure resilience through predictive analytics and real-time decision support.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Delta Bravo has been awarded a $5 million Phase 2 award from the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships through the Convergence Accelerator program.
About Aquaspec
Addressing Critical National Challenges
Aquaspec addresses critical national challenges in water safety and infrastructure resilience. By combining predictive analytics, real-time guidance, and decision support, Aquaspec enables operators and utility leaders to deliver safe, reliable water while reducing costs and improving resilience.
With Phase 2 funding, Delta Bravo will scale Aquaspec's capabilities nationwide, bringing measurable impact to water systems across America.
Measurable Impact
Scaling Nationwide
10x
Faster Operations
Time to treatment, troubleshooting, and operator training
25%
Cost Savings
Across chemicals, energy, labor, and non-revenue water
10x
Faster Recovery
Restoration of compliant services following an interruption
"Water operators are under enormous pressure, working long hours to protect public health while navigating aging infrastructure and increasing compliance demands. Aquaspec was built with them, for them, empowering them to predict, prepare and perform better than ever before. Thanks to NSF's support, we can bring this innovation to utilities nationwide, ensuring American communities have access to safe, affordable, and resilient water."
Rick Oppedisano
Founder and CEO of Delta Bravo, Principal Investigator
"Aquaspec is more than a technology—it's a lifeline for communities. This work demonstrates how advanced AI can reduce risk, cut costs, and strengthen resilience while giving water system operators the tools they need to succeed. NSF's investment in Phase 2 will allow us to expand these benefits to communities across the country."
Brett Butz
Co-Principal Investigator, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Cohort Partners
Collaborative Excellence
Aquaspec is part of the 2023 Cohort in the NSF Convergence Accelerator Future Water Systems track, uniting researchers, industry, government, and community partners.
About the Program
Launched in 2019, the NSF Convergence Accelerator builds upon research and discovery to accelerate use-inspired research into practical application. The program funds a cohort of teams to work interactively toward solving grand challenges that positively impact thousands of Americans.
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