The People
Built by engineers who have seen wildfires first-hand
Pyr-Stop is a cross-functional team spanning aerospace, robotics, AI, power systems, and fire behaviour modelling — united by first-hand experience of the wildfire problem and a shared focus on practical deployment.
Our Story
Pyr-Stop was founded by engineers who grew up in regions affected by recurring wildfires. The project emerged from a simple belief: better technology should reach the field earlier, helping responders act during the critical window between ignition and escalation.
Today, the team is combining technical research, operational thinking, and field-informed design to develop a system intended for real-world wildfire response.
Recognition
XPRIZE Wildfire — Semifinalist & GreenTech Challenge — Finalist
In 2025, Pyr-Stop reached the Semifinals of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition (Track B) and was named a Finalist in the GreenTech Challenge 2025 — recognising the project's potential in climate and resilience innovation. Pyr-Stop continues development independently.
Team Expertise
Our disciplines span the full stack of what wildfire response technology requires — from the hardware in the air to the decisions on the ground.
Autonomy and Robotics
Experience in UAV systems, autonomy architectures, and mission-oriented operational design.
AI and Detection Systems
Expertise in computer vision, signal interpretation, detection pipelines, and decision-support systems.
Fire Behaviour Modelling
Research capability in fire spread analysis, predictive modelling, and terrain-aware simulation.
Electrical and Systems Engineering
Background in power systems, infrastructure integration, and field-ready engineering design.
Product and Operational Strategy
Focus on deployment pathways, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with responder workflows.
Join the Team
Work on a hard problem
We are an early-stage team taking on a hard problem. If you are an engineer, researcher, or domain expert who wants to contribute to wildfire response technology, we want to hear from you.