Via Science
Quantum-safe decentralized data protection and transfer platform
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About Via Science
Via Science is a Web3 data protection platform that uses decentralized and zero-trust architecture to secure sensitive information. Its core business revolves around the Zero Trust Framework (ZTF) and Quantum Transfer (QT), which employ zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and distributed ledgers to verify identity and access without exposing raw credentials. The platform also addresses AI agent security, ensuring that AI systems accessing corporate data cannot leak or misuse information.
The main market pain point is the vulnerability of centralized data systems, where a single breach can expose massive amounts of sensitive data. Traditional security models rely on trust, which is often exploited. Via Science solves this by eliminating the need for trust altogether—data is protected through cryptographic verification and decentralized storage, making unauthorized access or tampering nearly impossible.
In the past six months (March to September 2026), Via Science has made notable progress. It was awarded its 20th patent, which strengthens its ZTF security system and QT authentication protocol. The company also published a series on how AI agents leak sensitive data, highlighting five common vulnerabilities and their solutions. Additionally, Via Science demonstrated its technology in live events, including a Capitol Hill demo with FHI 360 on digital payments for humanitarian aid, and showcased GHOST, a tool that converts siloed corrections data into actionable intelligence for public safety. However, its website traffic has declined by 50% year-over-year, suggesting reduced public engagement despite ongoing technical advancements.
Over the past six months (2026-03-01 to 2026-09-01), VIA Science achieved key milestones. On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Air Force awarded VIA's eJARVIS (SLAM AI) an Impact Level 5 (IL5) continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), expanding secure data analysis for Controlled Unclassified Information. In August 2026, VIA secured its 25th patent, reinforcing its Zero Trust Fabric and quantum-resistant authentication. The company also launched Quantum Transfer on AWS Marketplace, a decentralized chain-of-custody solution defending against 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' attacks. Future focus centers on accelerating agentic AI adoption with rapid LLM upgrades (nine since IL4), maintaining cATO, and extending quantum-resistant, blockchain-backed data integrity across defense and enterprise. VIA emphasizes human-governed, traceable workflows and plans to scale IL5 capabilities to millions of personnel.
Co-founders: Colin Gounden (CEO) and Kate Ravanis (COO). Colin leads VIA's technology roadmap, pioneering blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs, with partnerships including Fortune 100 and U.S. DoD. Kate oversees operations, focusing on AI/ML in energy, certified by FERC. Other executives: Joe Babiec (CCO), Stan Byers (VP Business Development), Kristen Merrill (VP Client Delivery).