Who We Are

Derq is a team of innovators and believers—driven by our mission to eliminate road fatalities through AI-powered intelligent transportation systems. As an MIT spinoff, our academic roots in research drive our passion to advance smart cities, improve road safety, and solve transportation challenges. Founded in 2016, our team holds four PhDs and hails from MIT, Georgia Tech, IIT, and McGill and has work experience leading technology firms and agencies including Ford, Siemens, and Nasa, and governments in the U.S., Canada, and the GCC.

Our Mission

Our mission is to eliminate road fatalities and power the future of safer, smarter transportation. 1.2 million lives are lost each year to road traffic crashes. Through advanced AI and connected technology, we help agencies to better understand road user behavior, prevent collisions before they happen, and build sustainable transportation systems that protect communities for generations.