Swetha Iyer@swethaiyer26

The AlgSense platform is a cutting-edge, AI-powered solution designed to combat the growing threat of harmful algal blooms (HABs) affecting water bodies worldwide. By providing communities with advanced tools for monitoring, predicting, and educating users about algal blooms, AlgSense fosters environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Key features include an interactive dashboard with map-based reporting, generative AI overviews for real-time community monitoring, and a chat interface that allows users to ask questions about algal blooms. Additionally, the platform offers a simulation studio where users can experiment with different conditions affecting algal blooms, generating videos to visualize their impacts. Through data analysis, users can assess various nutritional, environmental, and biological factors influencing algal growth, enabling informed decision-making. The market for solutions addressing harmful algal blooms is rapidly expanding, with a current valuation of approximately $5.4 billion in the United States alone. This market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% over the next five years, driven by increasing awareness of water quality issues and the need for sustainable environmental practices. AlgSense caters to a diverse user base, including local communities, environmental organizations, government agencies, and researchers. By engaging citizens in monitoring and reporting algal blooms, AlgSense empowers users with knowledge and tools that enhance understanding of aquatic ecosystems, ultimately contributing to public health and environmental resilience. The platform's comprehensive approach aims to protect water quality and significantly impacts the lives of over 1 billion people globally