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Attune Supports Poppy Health in $39 Million ARPA-H BREATHE Project

On December 19, 2025, Attune announced its collaboration with Poppy Health as part of the significant $39 million funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This partnership will directly support the BREATHE program, designed to enhance indoor air quality in U.S. schools through innovative technology.

The BREATHE initiative represents a commitment of up to $156 million from ARPA-H, focusing on developing transformative technologies that can identify and respond to airborne health threats in real-time. As one of four selected teams, Poppy Health aims to pioneer genetic-sensor technology capable of detecting airborne microbes, thus enabling immediate building response measures.

The Role of Attune

Leveraging its advanced IoT sensor technology, Attune will provide essential air and energy monitoring solutions for participating K-12 schools. These devices will not only deliver critical environmental data regarding indoor air quality but will also enhance the evaluation of Poppy's new detection systems under real-world conditions.

Attune's sensors will monitor various air quality parameters, including particulate matter, carbon dioxide (CO₂), humidity, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). By integrating this real-time data, the collaboration aims to significantly improve understanding of how environmental factors affect occupants within classrooms.

Addressing Post-COVID Challenges

The necessity for improved indoor air quality systems has become increasingly urgent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools, which serve as primary environments for millions of students, often remain open during health emergencies, necessitating a robust approach to air quality. This initiative between Attune and Poppy Health will investigate how smart air-quality infrastructure can better protect students and staff, mitigating health risks associated with poor indoor environments.

Combining Poppy Health's cutting-edge detection capabilities with Attune's practical deployments will help unveil the inadequacies of current building systems. Their goal is to develop smart infrastructure that not only sets new benchmarks for health safety in buildings but also refines guidelines for constructing healthier indoor spaces.

Future Implications

As part of the project, the data gathered from Attune's devices will support future iterations of building standards intended to improve indoor air quality across various types of facilities. The integration of innovative detection tools will provide invaluable insights into how these systems operate in dynamic learning environments, paving the way for developing global standards for healthy indoor air.

Attune is known for its patented real-time air quality monitoring solutions designed for schools, public institutions, and commercial real estate. Their technology aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Meanwhile, Poppy Health, founded by key figures from Meta, is similarly devoted to creating responsive systems for buildings that optimize energy usage while safeguarding health, having already serviced over 50 million square feet across the globe.

Conclusion

With the joint effort of Attune and Poppy Health under the ARPA-H BREATHE Project, this initiative promises profound changes in how buildings monitor air quality and respond to health threats. By fostering safer environments, this collaboration does not only enhance student health but also sets a revolutionary precedent for the future of indoor air management in various sectors.