QDIR
Startup · Chicago, United States
University of Chicago spinout building low-cost infrared thermal sensors for small drones.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 11, 2026.
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In context
QDIR is one of 32 startups in Chicago, Illinois listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 1,456 across the United States.
The registry lists 732 innovation ecosystem organizations in Chicago, Illinois in all.
Startups are young companies building new products or business models.
The United States scores 68.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 21 of 117 economies.
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