Beamlink

Beamlink is a company building cellular networks, made out of small cell towers called Bentocells that can be setup by anyone, to help connect the next 3.5 Billion people to the Internet.

Three California-based innovators win the **2024 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators**, each receiving **$40,000** for developing life-saving technologies. The awards recognize early-career creators addressing critical health and safety challenges through applied innovation. Winners were selected from a pool of young entrepreneurs and researchers in the state.

Jan 2024tpgonlinedaily.comNews article

Beamlink is expanding its efforts to address the global digital divide by prioritizing infrastructure development. The company targets underserved regions with limited connectivity, aiming to bridge gaps in access to digital resources. Beamlink’s focus includes deploying low-cost, high-performance solutions for broadband and network expansion.

Jun 2023USC Marshall School of BusinessNews article

Beamlink develops a cellular mesh networking solution to restore connectivity in disaster-stricken areas. The technology enables communication where traditional infrastructure fails, supporting emergency response and community coordination. Beamlink won the **$75,000 USD Regional First-Runner Up Prize (Americas)** in Cisco’s 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge for its innovation.

Sep 2022Cisco BlogsNews article

USC students develop Beamlink, an ultraportable and low-cost cellular base station designed to improve disaster relief and rural connectivity. The device aims to deliver mobile network access where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or damaged. Beamlink targets regions lacking reliable communication during emergencies or in remote areas.

Jan 2020USC Viterbi | School of EngineeringNews article