Public Spend Forum: Use-Cases, Insights and Reviews | 2026 Cuspera

Public Spend Forum used AI-enabled tools and analyst research to help the Defense Innovation Unit map the supplier landscape for unmanned underwater vehicles. In a one-day sprint, they identified 107... UUV-related companies, including 89 with recent federal awards. The project highlighted both established and non-traditional vendors. The solution provided a clear view of the UUV supplier ecosystem for future maritime missions. This rapid approach improved visibility into emerging technology suppliers.
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PSF used its AI-enabled Rapid Market Intelligence solutions for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine. The client needed to understand the ecosystem for advanced sensing technologies in clim...ate resilience, focusing on wildfire prevention, water quality, soil health, and air quality. PSF completed a regional analysis in under three weeks, mapping 340 organizations and analyzing demand in both government and commercial sectors. The study identified 131 startups, 67 research organizations, 58 investors, and 82 non-profits, providing a full view of the innovation ecosystem. The results helped the client understand technology adoption and demand trends across key use cases.
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PSF’s AI-MI technology helped the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) analyze the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem in Los Angeles. CREC needed to understand workforce needs and the l...andscape of aerospace companies in the region. The solution used enriched datasets, AI algorithms, and rapid analyst sprints to map industry segments and workforce demand. The study found LA County leads the U.S. in aerospace manufacturing, with over 400 companies and 57,000 workers. Key challenges included skills gaps, misaligned education, and limited workforce diversity.
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