DEFENSE SBIR/STTR SUCCESS STORIES


Check out the stories below to learn about past and current DoD SBIR/STTR participants and their technology, which has transitioned, received additional funding, met an emerging need, acquired by another company, succeed in the commercial market, and more.

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Small Business ConcernDescriptionStateComponent [Topic]ProgramAdded
21st Century Systems
Networked: Company builds do-it-all spatial monitoring system with help from the SBIR program
NebraskaNavy [N02-207/1]SBIR1/27/2023
I.C. Tech, Inc.
Noise Reductions: Cancelling out unwanted background noise in digital communications
MichiganMDA [BMDO97-010]SBIR1/27/2023
Psychology Software Tools, Inc.
Optics of Fiber: A new generation of diagnostic technology benefits warfighters with traumatic brain injury
PennsylvaniaNavy [N94-141]SBIR1/27/2023
CyPhy Works, Inc.
Persistence on a Leash: A groundbreaking persistent UAV saves warfighter lives and shows enormous potential in the marketplace
MassachusettsDARPA [NSF-08-548]SBIR1/27/2023
Microwave Packaging Technology, Inc
Phase Value: MPT's phased-array technology gives radar system an extra edge
CaliforniaArmy [A11-074]SBIR | RIF11/23/2022
Frontier Technology, Inc
Piece by Piece: An SBIR-supported modeling tool keeps aircraft fleets running smooth
OhioAir Force [AF06-016]SBIR11/23/2022
VPT, Inc.
Power Play: A Virginia startup, supported by SBIR contracts, creates essential innovations in power converters
VirginiaAir Force [AF94-135; AF96-067; AF98-080; AF02-040], MDA [MDA06-042]SBIR1/19/2023
Physical Research, Inc.
Power the Smartphone Revolution: A DARPA contract helped develop the integrated networking chips that still drive today's wireless technology
CaliforniaDARPA [SB971-038]SBIR1/27/2023
Sinmat
Power Wash: Polishing the microchips that power clean-energy technology
CaliforniaMDA [MDA04-T018]STTR1/19/2023
Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants
Predictive Data: An SBIR-funded project takes explosion-analysis software to the next level
TexasArmy [A93-233]SBIR1/27/2023
Cascade Designs
Pure Innovation: A water-purification solution benefits both warfighters and civilians
WashingtonArmy [A09-161]SBIR11/9/2022
Pinnacle Technology, Inc.
Push Pins: Simplifying the maintenance of F-35 flight simulators
KansasNavy [N03-023]SBIR1/27/2023
AgileDelta, Inc.
Quick Bytes: AgileDelta's efficient extensible interchange (EXI) format changes the landscape of data transfer
WashingtonNavy, Air Force [AF03-094]SBIR1/27/2023
M Technologies, Inc.
Rack and Load: With help from Air Force SBIR contracts, a Pennsylvania company creates smarter racks for guided bombs
PennsylvaniaAir Force [AF97-199; AF98-178]SBIR1/27/2023
Phoenix Nuclear Labs (Phoenix, LLC)
Radiating Success: With recent advances, neutron radiography provides the next generation in nondestructive inspection techniques
WisconsinArmy [A07-040]SBIR1/27/2023
KAT
Reading, Writing, and Machine Learning: With help from the SBIR program, machine learning algorithms aid warfighter communications
ColoradoAir Force [AF98-010]SBIR1/27/2023
Binghamton Simulator Company
Reality Flights: Support from DoD's SBIR program helps create aircrew virtual reality training system
New YorkNavy [N03-190]SBIR11/8/2022
SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
Resilient Memory: A family-run business in Colorado revolutionizes solid-state data storage
ColoradoAir Force [AF95-073]SBIR1/27/2023
Kutta Technologies, Inc. (Sierra Nevada Corp.)
Rideshare for UAVs: An SBIR helps develop state-of-the-art, handheld UAV control for troops on the ground
ArizonaArmy [A03-068]SBIR1/27/2023
ARES Corp.
Risky Business: ARES Secuirty carves out a commercial market for risk assessment software
CaliforniaDTRA [DTRA99-009]SBIR1/27/2023
Exquadrum
Rocker Boosters: SBIR-backed company develops a novel rocket propulsion system for NASA, DARPA
CaliforniaAir Force [MDA03-072], MDA [MDA06-021], Army [A08-040]SBIR11/9/2022
Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc.
Running Hot: A comprehensive, nondestructive inspection of turbine blades and vanes uses active thermography
MichiganNavy [N97-030], Navy [N06-T011]SBIR | STTR1/19/2023
Resodyn Corp.
Safe and Sound Defense: Low-frequency high-intensity acoustic energy mixes a broad range of compounds
MontanaArmy [A99-155]SBIR1/27/2023
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
Satelliteware: A Colorado company accelerates satellite development and deployment
ColoradoAir Force [AF01-019]SBIR1/27/2023
Block MEMS, LLC
Shine a Light: Laser spectrometers aid in the detection of hazardous chemicals
MassachusettsArmy [A07-135]SBIR1/27/2023
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