Skyfora transforms GNSS receivers in 5G and telecom cell towers into a dense, real‑time atmospheric sensing network, delivering hyper‑local 3D weather and tomography data with sub‑kilometer resolution. By fusing satellite GNSS signals with proprietary micronet sensors, the platform provides AI‑enhanced nowcasts and short‑term forecasts (0‑6 hours) via a cloud API, enabling critical infrastructure operators to make precise, weather‑informed decisions.
Funding
$4.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
2OUDFounders
Product
Problem
Current weather forecasting relies on sparse, ground-based sensor networks and satellite data that lack the spatial resolution and real-time updates needed for hyperlocal decision making. This limited coverage creates blind spots, especially in urban areas and critical infrastructure zones, leading to delayed or inaccurate forecasts for rapid weather events.
Solution
Skyfora converts existing GNSS receivers in telecom cell towers and 5G infrastructure into a dense, real‑time atmospheric sensing network. By aggregating GNSS telemetry from over 130 satellites and dedicated micronet sensors, the platform generates high‑resolution 3D weather and tomography data with sub‑kilometer granularity. An AI-driven processing pipeline transforms this continuous data stream into nowcasts and short‑term forecasts (0–6 hours) that are delivered via a cloud platform. The solution requires only a software update to existing tower hardware, eliminating the need for new sensor deployments while providing redundant, validated data pipelines with 99.95 % reliability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of critical infrastructure such as telecom networks, electric utilities, data centers, airports, ports, and defense organizations that require precise, hyperlocal weather intelligence for operational planning and risk mitigation.
Features
- Utilizes built‑in GNSS receivers on 5G and telecom towers, requiring no additional hardware installation
- Combines satellite GNSS data with proprietary StreamGNSS micronets for dense, continuous atmospheric measurements
- Delivers 10,000× more observation points than traditional networks, achieving sub‑kilometer spatial resolution
- AI‑enhanced nowcasting and short‑term forecasts with 0–6 hour horizons and high temporal frequency
- Provides 3D/4D GNSS tomography to capture spatiotemporal weather patterns and precipitation intensity
- Cloud‑based platform with real‑time data visualizations and API access for integration into operational workflows
- Redundant data pipelines with continuous validation, achieving 99.95 % reliability