Wave Sciences -- Network Introductions

Senior UAE MoD official. UAE faces active drone threats (Houthi-origin UAS targeting infrastructure and military assets). The UAE Ministry of Defense is actively procuring C-UAS capabilities. Jasem is a decision-level contact, not a gatekeeper.

"MAKR is evaluating a NATO DIANA-validated technology for passive acoustic drone detection. It detects drones at distances where radar and cameras fail, with no emissions that reveal position. Given the UAE's C-UAS priorities, would your team be interested in a technical briefing from the company's founder, a 25-year CIA veteran and audio forensics pioneer?"

Saudi Arabia faces persistent Houthi drone threats to oil infrastructure, military bases, and cities. "Special Projects" at the Saudi MoD is precisely where novel C-UAS technologies get evaluated. Ahmed is the right person to champion a pilot.

"We have a company in our pipeline with a patented acoustic detection system that identifies drones passively, including autonomous drones that emit no RF signal. NATO selected them for their 2026 defense accelerator. Would Special Projects be interested in a demonstration?"

Ali is a domain expert in exactly Wave Sciences' C-UAS market. He can (a) provide independent technical validation of the GLIMPSE engine's C-UAS claims, (b) open doors to defense procurement networks he advises, and (c) potentially serve as an advisor or regional representative for Wave Sciences.

"Ali, we are evaluating a company with a patented AI engine for passive acoustic drone detection, validated by NATO DIANA. Given your C-UAS expertise, I would value your technical perspective. Could we set up a call with the founder?"

SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) is the Saudi defense industrial champion. SAMI Advanced Electronics builds electronic warfare and sensor systems. Wave Sciences' GLIMPSE engine could be integrated into SAMI's product portfolio as an acoustic detection layer. Firas holds the commercial decision-making role.

"MAKR is working with a US-based company that has developed a patented acoustic sensor AI for passive drone detection. Their technology complements radar and RF approaches. Would SAMI Advanced Electronics be interested in exploring an integration or licensing arrangement?"

As chairwoman of a defense company, Shahrzad could evaluate Wave Sciences as a technology partner, co-investor, or acquisition target. Armada Defence could serve as a distribution channel for Wave Sciences' technology in regional defense markets.

"Shahrzad, MAKR is evaluating a deep-tech defense company with FBI-validated and NATO DIANA-selected acoustic AI technology. Their GLIMPSE engine provides a passive detection layer that complements existing C-UAS systems. I think Armada Defence could be a strong integration or distribution partner."

ADNOC operates critical oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf. Saudi oil facilities have been targeted by drone attacks. Acoustic drone detection for perimeter security at refineries, pipelines, and processing plants is a direct use case. Tamer's executive board position means he can champion a pilot program.

"Tamer, we are working with a company whose technology can detect drones passively using sound, even autonomous drones that radar cannot see. Given the threats to Gulf energy infrastructure, would ADNOC be interested in a perimeter security pilot at a facility?"

Airport drone incursions are a global problem. Dubai International Airport is one of the world's busiest. Acoustic detection is valuable at airports because it is passive (no radar interference with flight operations) and can detect autonomous drones. Ersin's SVP technology role makes him the right entry point.

"Ersin, drone incursions at airports are a growing threat globally. We are evaluating a NATO-selected technology that detects drones acoustically, with no emissions to interfere with airport radar or navigation systems. Would Dubai Airports be interested in learning more?"

NEOM is a $500B mega-project that requires comprehensive perimeter security. Acoustic monitoring can detect unauthorized drones and intruders without the visual clutter of radar installations. Khalil leads the smart city vertical where security technology gets specified.

"Khalil, MAKR is working with a company that has built what NATO calls 'portrait mode for sound,' a passive acoustic detection system that can identify drones and intruders without radar. For NEOM's perimeter security requirements, this could be a valuable complementary layer."

Micropolis is a GCC-based robotics company. Multiple Micropolis employees appear in Rimah's network, suggesting a warm relationship. Robots operating in noisy environments (warehouses, public spaces, outdoors) need audio perception. GLIMPSE could be a differentiating feature.

"Fareed, we are looking at an AI engine that gives machines human-like hearing, isolating individual sound sources from background noise using just two microphones. It is FBI-validated and works in uncontrolled real-world conditions. Could this be relevant for Micropolis?"

SoftBank Robotics makes Pepper and NAO, among the world's most widely deployed social robots. These robots operate in airports, hotels, hospitals, and retail environments where noise is a major challenge for voice interaction. GLIMPSE integration could significantly improve their audio capabilities.

"Maher, we are evaluating a patented audio AI engine that solves the cocktail party problem: isolating a target voice from noisy environments using minimal microphones. For social robots like Pepper operating in airports and retail, this could be a meaningful capability upgrade. Would the team be interested in a technical evaluation?"

Serve Robotics builds autonomous delivery robots that operate on sidewalks in noisy urban environments. Audio perception (hearing approaching vehicles, understanding voice commands from pedestrians) is a safety and interaction feature. GLIMPSE's ability to work with just 2 microphones and no calibration fits edge-deployed robotics.

"Cosimo, your delivery robots navigate some of the noisiest environments on earth. We are looking at an AI engine that gives machines spatial hearing, able to locate and isolate specific sound sources in real time. Could be relevant for safety and pedestrian interaction."

CDP Venture Capital is Italy's national venture capital fund. The AI Fund specifically invests in AI companies. Wave Sciences' GLIMPSE engine is a pure AI/ML play with defense and commercial applications. As a European fund, CDP could co-invest alongside MAKR and provide NATO-market access (Italy is a NATO member and active in defense procurement).

"Marco, MAKR is evaluating a deep-tech AI company in the audio/defense space. Patented physics+ML engine, FBI-validated, NATO DIANA 2026 cohort. Pre-Series A, likely attractive valuation. Their European defense pathway through NATO DIANA makes a European co-investor highly strategic. Would CDP's AI Fund be interested in a co-investment conversation?"

Wa'ed is Aramco's venture arm. Wave Sciences' C-UAS technology directly addresses drone threats to Aramco's oil infrastructure. This is a rare case where the strategic investor is also the end customer. Wa'ed could invest and simultaneously pilot the technology at Aramco facilities.

"Trey, we are looking at a company with NATO-validated acoustic drone detection technology. Given the drone threat landscape for oil and gas infrastructure, this sits at the intersection of Wa'ed's investment thesis and Aramco's operational security needs. Would Wa'ed be interested in exploring both an investment and a pilot?"

PIF is Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund ($930B+ AUM). PIF's scaleup acceleration program helps companies enter the Saudi market. Wave Sciences could benefit from PIF facilitation for Saudi defense and infrastructure contracts. Even if PIF does not invest directly at this stage, Enrico could connect Wave Sciences to PIF portfolio companies (NEOM, Aramco, SAMI) that are potential customers.

"Enrico, MAKR is evaluating a US-based deep-tech company with patented acoustic AI for drone detection and forensic audio. NATO-validated, FBI-tested. Their technology is directly relevant to Saudi defense and infrastructure security. Could PIF's scaleup program help accelerate their GCC market entry?"

Magnet Forensics is a leading digital forensics company. Their sales team sells to exactly the same buyers Wave Sciences targets for Acoustical Focus (forensic audio software): crime labs, digital evidence units, law enforcement agencies across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Fahed could serve as a distribution channel or co-selling partner for Acoustical Focus in the MENA region.

"Fahed, we are working with a company that has built forensic audio software (Acoustical Focus) that was used to crack the Dan Markel murder case. Their technology is complementary to Magnet's digital forensics suite. Would there be interest in a co-selling or bundling arrangement for the META region?"