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At Parallax, we are more than a research institute; we are a catalyst for transformative change, driving advancements that shape the future of national security and prosperity.
Our work spans several critical areas:
Advanced Research: We conduct cutting-edge scientific and engineering research to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology.
Applied Research and Prototyping: We develop and test innovative solutions in fields like AI/ML, aerospace systems, and autonomy.
Technology Transfer: We facilitate the transition of breakthrough technologies from research to real-world applications, supporting commercialization and industry growth.
STEM Education and Workforce Development: We are committed to nurturing and preparing the next generation of STEM talent and fostering tech-based economic development through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Our Mission
We deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges.
Our Vision
To advance the Nation's innovation advantage.
Our Purpose
Solving critical challenges for the Nation's security and prosperity.
Our Business Areas
Parallax's ISR team leverages extensive intelligence expertise to provide comprehensive analysis, tool development, and scenario-based training across multi-domain ISR operations, ensuring mission-focused support for customers and stakeholders.
Parallax leads advanced aerospace R&D efforts with expertise in lower-altitude surveillance for air mobility, public-private partnerships, and space research in collaboration with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, advancing standards, materials, and technologies critical to industry innovation and safety.
Parallax delivers cutting-edge solutions in autonomous systems, leveraging advanced modeling, decision-making, and goal reasoning technologies to address complex operational challenges across combat, triage, and unmanned systems domains.
Parallax’s Disruptive Solutions team leads in developing advanced electronic warfare, AI-driven cyber operations, and quantum computing applications, delivering prototype systems and adaptable technologies that redefine military and defense capabilities in complex operational environments.
Parallax’s AI and Autonomy team develops cutting-edge AI algorithms and neuromorphic computing technologies for autonomous data processing across airborne, space, business, and medical domains, enabling explainable, robust, and energy-efficient solutions tailored to complex, real-time applications.
Parallax, in collaboration with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, specializes in advanced physics-based simulation and modeling tools that enhance decision-making in human-machine teams, leveraging techniques such as system dynamics, microsimulation, BDI agents, and swarm intelligence to tackle complex sociotechnical challenges across various domains, including engineering, social science, and epidemiology.
Parallax's Prototyping, Testing, and Integration capabilities focus on transforming concepts into functional systems, ensuring performance optimization and operational readiness across diverse domains, from conceptual design evaluation to advanced human-machine teaming platforms like the Vigilant Spirit Control Station®.
Parallax specializes in systems engineering, employing rigorous, model-based methodologies to develop complex systems from concept to implementation, ensuring that all components meet requirements and integrate effectively, while also addressing contemporary challenges in the efficient adoption of MBSE tools and training for the systems engineering workforce.
The Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN), managed by Parallax Advanced in collaboration with the Ohio State University and funded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and established in 2015, fosters innovation and collaboration among federal, industry, and academic partners in Ohio, focusing on defense, aerospace, energy, and health. OFRN provides commercialization support, funding access, networking opportunities, and workforce development to enhance the state's research capabilities and economic growth.
The Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio, located at the Arcade Innovation Hub in Downtown Dayton, enhances national security by accelerating technology development through collaboration with the Department of Defense, academia, small businesses, and industry partners, while actively engaging with organizations statewide to address critical DoD challenges and strengthen the Defense Industrial Base. The program is managed by Parallax and is funded by the Defense Innovation Unit.
Parallax is transforming microelectronics workforce development by uniting academia, industry, and government to create a robust talent pipeline for the semiconductor landscape. Our flexible approach caters to both students and professionals, providing tailored training and strategic insights to bridge workforce gaps.
Parallax, in partnership with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, supports technology commercialization, which is the process of transforming research inventions into marketable products or services, through programs such as the FAST Partnership, the Ohio Federal Research Network, the OnRamp Hub: Ohio, and collaborations with the Ohio Space Grant Consortium, and NASA Glenn.
Parallax, in partnership with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, provides international business development services for the aerospace and defense sectors. We help organizations navigate global trends and compliance, offering support for U.S. market entry and addressing challenges like regulatory compliance and funding. Our goal is to enable businesses to succeed in both domestic and international markets.
Featured Projects
Parallax Advanced Research Awarded $97.5 Million MATRIX Contract
On June 13, 2022, Parallax Advanced Research announced a significant achievement: securing a $97.5 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the Mission Analytics Technology and Research for Innovative eXploitation (MATRIX) program. This seven-year contract focuses on advancing human-machine teaming, human performance, and cognitive processes to enhance military operational effectiveness.
Automated Geospatial Intelligence Research
On March 13, 2024, Parallax Advanced Research announced significant advancements in their $5 million Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Detection Algorithms project. This initiative is a key component of the broader $97.5 million MATRIX contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), focusing on enhancing battlefield decision-making through advanced AI-driven GEOINT systems.
DRIVE Consortium Launches
On November 18, 2022, the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) announced a landmark achievement: securing a $49 million award from the U.S. Air Force to lead the DRIVE Consortium. This six-year project aims to revolutionize the digital transformation of the Air Force’s acquisition, operations, and sustainment processes.
DARPA in the Moment
On July 6, 2023, Parallax Advanced Research was awarded a $4.067 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the In the Moment (ITM) initiative. This research aims to develop trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of making complex decisions in high-stakes scenarios where traditional solutions are not readily applicable. Parallax, in collaboration with Drexel University and Knexus Research Corporation, is focused on advancing human-aligned decision-making technologies for challenging environments, specifically in medical triage and mass casualty care.
Parallax Advanced Research Awarded Contract for GEOCOG
On May 6, 2024, Parallax Advanced Research was awarded a contract to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) GEOCOG program, titled “Mapping the Human Element of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) — Optimizing Analytic Workflow by Assessing Behavioral and Cognitive States.” As a subcontractor to Hughes Research Laboratories (HRL), Parallax is leveraging its expertise to enhance the performance and effectiveness of geospatial intelligence analysts through real-time cognitive and behavioral assessment.
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What makes us unique?
As a non-profit organization, we strive to deliver high-impact solutions to our home state of Ohio and across the nation. We are in a unique position as one of the only organizations in the Midwest with strong relationships and partnerships within the government, academia, and industry sectors.
