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We Believe Clean Air is a Human Right.

AirCal was founded on a simple principle: everyone deserves to know what's in the air they breathe. We're here to make that data open and accessible to all.

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Our Mission

To create the world's most accurate and transparent air quality monitoring network. We build open-source hardware and software to empower individuals, communities, and scientists with actionable, real-time data to fight air pollution and protect public health.

The Principles That Guide Us

Accuracy

We are data-driven and committed to scientific precision, enhanced by AI.

Radical Openness

Our hardware, software, and data will always be open-source. No walled gardens.

Community Power

We are building a network for the people, by the people. Our data is a public utility.

From Concept to Award-Winning Innovation

A Mission Validated by Experts

Our journey to create a truly open and reliable air quality network has been recognized by leaders in technology and engineering. We are proud of our team's achievements and the validation of our 'Novel Air Quality Sensing' project.

  • Winner, thingQbator Cohort 7 (2024-2025)

    An innovation program powered by Cisco and nasscom foundation.

  • Second Position, IEEE YESIST'12 2024

    Awarded to our team for technical excellence.

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The Team Clearing the Air

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Yash Shah
Software & Operations
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Kathan Shah
Research and Finance
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Bhuvan Bagwe
Finance & Hardware
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Shoaib Attar
Software & Mechanical Design
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Abhinav Deotale
Software & Mechanical Design