Prevent the Destruction!
exci’s Advanced AI Detects Wildfires Automatically Within Minutes in Real-Time
The
exci
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exci was founded with a singular purpose: to save lives and protect our planet from the growing menace of wildfires. In a world where climate change has made these natural disasters more frequent and severe, we knew that the time for action was now.
Our founders, Christopher and Gabrielle Tylor, felt a profound responsibility to confront this challenge head-on. Witnessing the destruction that wildfires leave in their wake—entire communities devastated, irreplaceable ecosystems lost—they were driven to create a solution that could make a real difference.
exci’s AI-powered bushfire (wildfire) detection system results from this drive. By detecting fires within minutes of ignition, we give first responders the critical time they need to act. Our mission is to provide a scalable, reliable, and effective solution that empowers authorities to act quickly, reducing the devastating impact of bushfire emergencies.
Our “why” is rooted in the desire to make a meaningful impact—to be the first line of defence when every minute can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe.
This is our commitment—this is exci.
From Vision to Reality: exci's Journey
In May 2019, exci assembled a top-tier team of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts with a singular goal: to develop an advanced AI-driven bushfire/wildfire detection system that is capable of detecting fires within minutes of ignition. Within less than a year, our team successfully launched a groundbreaking solution.
In 2020, we were awarded the highly competitive Accelerating Commercialisation Grant from the Australian Federal Government, securing $500,000 in funding. This recognition underscores the strength and market potential of our wildfire detection system in Australia.
To advance our vision from concept to reality, exci’s effectiveness was validated through a Proof of Concept during the 2020/21 Californian fire season. During this trial, exci’s AI-powered system processed over one billion images from more than 1,000 ground-based cameras and analysed 500,000 satellite images, providing wildfire detection across 130 million acres from Mexico to Canada.
exci’s journey has been marked by remarkable milestones that underscore our commitment to excellence and innovation.
In January 2021, we demonstrated our system to key stakeholders worldwide, showcasing its pioneering role in early wildfire detection.
Since its inception, exci has grown to encompass a vast network covering over 40 million acres, including Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania, acting as a vigilant guardian against catastrophic wildfires. Our system has successfully detected more than 180,000 bushfires and counting, proving its effectiveness in safeguarding assets, communities, and ecosystems.
A notable achievement is our team’s unwavering commitment to enhancing our system’s efficiency and accuracy. With the average detection time now optimised to just one minute, we have set a new standard for swift wildfire response and mitigation, solidifying our position as industry leaders in wildfire detection technology.
No Investors, No Compromises: Our Loyalty is Just to Our Customers
exci - Smoke Alarm for the Bush
exci’s story is one of innovation, passion, and a commitment to making a difference. What began as a creative idea during a ‘Fun-Friday’ gathering has evolved into a cutting-edge Early AI Bushfire Detection System.
Inspired by the law mandating smoke alarms for all buildings, we envisioned our technology as a vigilant sentinel watching over the bush. The name ‘exci,’ derived from the Latin word for ‘alarm,’ encapsulates our mission to alert and empower swift action in the face of danger.
As we continue to innovate and expand our reach, exci remains committed to protecting communities, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Our journey, marked by resilience and a dedication to a safer tomorrow, reflects our unwavering pursuit of excellence in bushfire/wildfire detection and prevention.
Founders Story
Starting a business is a scary, exciting, and challenging process. It involves a whole lot of risk of investing time, money, energy and passion into a venture that may or may not succeed.
Fear was our ultimate challenge. Work-life balance did not exist for us anymore. What helped us keep going? Accepting fear as a silent companion that you can beat every day, seeing failures as part of success and the strong belief that we can succeed motivated us to keep moving forward. We remained focused on the possibilities of the future and not so much on the challenges of the present.
Having a positive impact is the core of our business. We are passionate about helping mitigate the severity of wildfires: loss of lives, homes, our environment, our dreams and our memories. This is what drives us forward. We hope that ultimately, we achieve financial freedom, enabling us to invest in causes that address the world’s most challenging problems to shape a better future for all.
As our Company evolved so did our Values
Our values are the foundation for making business decisions and forming relationships with our valued clients, partners, employees, and suppliers.
Empathy motivated us to push our innovative early wildfire detection technology forward. It started with a deep understanding of what is truly important in people’s lives. Leveraging our empathy makes us ask more questions, listen more intently, and understand more deeply.
With time, growth, and experience, our values have changed. We learned throughout our journey that not all people put their words into action. Therefore, we believe that it is not the talk but the walk that matters.
We all make mistakes now and then. That is okay. What matters is that we, at exci, are big enough to own the mistake, devise a solution, and learn from it. This is what we understand under demonstrating integrity and accountability. Transparency serves us to achieve those values, leading to good relationships built on trust. We go even further and do the right thing even when no one is watching. Successful collaboration means for us sharing the right information at the right time with the right people.
While some people are drawn to mudslinging, we resist temptations to “fight fire with fire.” Instead, we treat others with respect, not because everyone is worthy of respect, but because doing less would diminish our values and character.
At exci, we dare to think big. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that has the courage to think out of the box and pushes the boundaries of innovation.
Empathy – Empathy has the power to push innovative technologies forward
Innovation – We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that pushes the boundaries of innovation.
Integrity – We do the right thing — even when no one is watching.
Trust – We build relationships that are in the interests of all involved.
Respect – We treat everyone with respect because doing less would diminish our values and character.
Collaboration – We share the right things at the right time with the right people.
We Walk the Talk because Actions speak louder than Words!
Key Personnel
Christopher
Managing Director/CEO
Gabrielle
Executive Director/COO
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Jean-Luc
CTO/Tech Lead
Julian
Chief Commercial Officer
