TERN named a 2026 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
The World Economic Forum named TERN a 2026 Technology Pioneer, recognizing its GPS-independent positioning technology.
Evidence notes
- TERN joined the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Technology Pioneer cohort.
- The recognition covered TERN’s infrastructure-free positioning approach.
- The company framed the milestone around resilient navigation for vehicles and autonomous systems.
Company context
TERN develops signal-independent positioning software that derives location from existing vehicle sensors, maps and onboard AI. Its architecture is designed to keep vehicles and navigation applications operating through GPS outages, jamming and urban signal loss. The company has tested IDPS with the U.S. Department of Transportation and live vehicle fleets, raised a $4.4 million seed round, and joined NATO DIANA's 2026 programme.