Dr. Alex Grant is a visionary entrepreneur and electrical engineer who co-founded Myriota, a groundbreaking space technology company revolutionizing global IoT connectivity. As the founding CEO and co-founder alongside Dr. David Haley, he launched the Adelaide-based venture in 2015 with a mission to provide disruptively low-cost and long-battery-life satellite communications solutions. His technical expertise stems from research conducted at the University of South Australia's research institute, where the foundational work for Myriota's innovative approach was developed. Grant positioned the company at the forefront of nano-satellite technology, establishing Myriota as a significant player in the emerging New Space economy with support from major Australian and international investors. His leadership helped build a robust portfolio of over 100 granted patents that underpin the company's disruptive approach to remote connectivity.
Dr. Grant's pioneering work enabled the creation of a global network that allows low-power IoT devices to communicate directly with satellites, eliminating the need for expensive terrestrial infrastructure. This technological breakthrough has made it possible to retrieve data from the most remote locations on Earth, including groundwater sensors in the Australian Outback and critical environmental monitoring systems. Myriota's nano-satellite constellation provides connectivity for applications ranging from bushfire detection to agricultural monitoring, solving problems previously considered intractable due to connectivity limitations. The company's engineering innovations have dramatically reduced the cost and power requirements for satellite IoT, enabling devices to operate for years on a single coin-cell battery. This paradigm shift in satellite communications has positioned Myriota as a key enabler for global connectivity solutions in previously unreachable areas.
Under Dr. Grant's initial leadership, Myriota established a global presence with offices across eight countries and developed a robust ecosystem of partners leveraging its connectivity solutions. The company's vision of democratizing satellite IoT has attracted significant investment, including a recent AUD $50M round to scale manufacturing and create over 100 new jobs in Adelaide. Myriota's technology continues to expand into new markets, with planned expansion into Mexico representing the next phase of global growth for the platform. Dr. Grant's work has fundamentally changed how industries approach remote monitoring, making satellite connectivity accessible for applications that previously could not justify the cost or power requirements. As the demand for ubiquitous connectivity grows, the foundation he helped establish continues to drive innovation in connecting every corner of our planet through increasingly sophisticated yet accessible space-based solutions.
