Westwind Founders, a newly announced infrastructure technology startup based in McMinn County, Tennessee, says it plans to develop tools intended to help public and private infrastructure operators monitor assets, identify potential problems early and manage maintenance work.

In a Sept. 2 press release, the company said its initial focus includes smart infrastructure monitoring systems, predictive-maintenance tools, infrastructure mapping, data platforms and asset-management technology. The products are intended for roads, utilities, public facilities and other essential infrastructure, according to the release.

The company said it also expects to provide assessments, data analysis, technology implementation, monitoring and infrastructure-management services. Those services would be tailored for municipalities, businesses, utilities and other infrastructure operators, the release said.

Westwind Founders said it is currently developing its initial technology and seeking partnership opportunities, pilot programs and future deployments. The announcement did not identify specific products already available, customers, funding, job totals or planned deployment dates.

The startup said it intends to use McMinn County as its base for innovation while pursuing local job creation, research and development, and strategic partnerships. Its stated longer-term goal is to expand services across Tennessee and the Southeast.

“McMinn County is where we are building our foundation,” the company said in a quoted statement attributed in the release to its founder and chief executive officer. The release left that executive’s name as a placeholder and did not identify the individual.

Westwind Founders described its mission as making infrastructure “smarter, more efficient, and more resilient” through better information and technology. The company said its tools are designed to help operators make more informed decisions and potentially reduce maintenance costs by detecting issues earlier.

The announcement represents an early-stage business launch rather than a confirmed public infrastructure contract or government program. The company said it is pursuing future pilots and partnerships, but no participating municipalities, utilities or private organizations were named.