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
Engineered Machined Products, Inc.
Fans of Public Transit: Military-sponsored research increases fuel efficiency and helps create jobs
MichiganArmy [A02-245]SBIR1/27/2023
Emcore Corp. (Veeco Instruments, Inc)
Bright Ideas: Innovations in semiconductor manufacturing impact multiple industries
New JerseyAir Force [AF93-055]SBIR1/27/2023
Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), Inc.
Lifesaving Data: Injury biomechanics data advances soldier safety
CaliforniaArmy [A09-109]SBIR1/27/2023
DMG, Inc.
The Benefits of Closure: Diversified Marketing Group creates chemical/biological protections with a wide range of commercial and military applications
PennsylvaniaArmy [A01-196]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
CrewTraining International, Inc.
Taking Flight: Tennessee Company's SBIR-backed training system reduces Air Force mishaps
TennesseeAir Force [AF071-027]SBIR1/27/2023
Creare, Inc.
Straight, Flush: The Creare fastener measurement tool uses lasers to save time and money
New HampshireAir Force [AF131-120; AF112-122], NavySBIr1/27/2023
Colorado Engineering, Inc.
Intelligence with Altitude: Advanced radar architecture helps UAVs autonomously "SEE" the sky
ColoradoMDA [MDA05-034]SBIR1/27/2023
Coherent Technical Services, Inc
Flight Upgrades: CTSI's mudbucket technology enables faster, safer avionics updates
MarylandArmy [A06-086]SBIR1/27/2023
C-K Technologies, LLC
Engines of Innovation: Missouri company improves internal combustion engine efficiency, longevity through modeling of cylinder assembly components
MissouriAir Force [AF05-289]SBIR1/27/2023
Bluefin Robotics Corp.
Depth Charges: Navy SBIR leads to resilient, rechargeable batteries powering autonomous undersea applications
MassachusettsNavy [N99-215]SBIR1/27/2023
Block MEMS, LLC
Shine a Light: Laser spectrometers aid in the detection of hazardous chemicals
MassachusettsArmy [A07-135]SBIR1/27/2023
Bevilacqua Research Corp.
Smart on the Fly: The core toolset allows existing systems to add artifical intelligence capabilities
AlabamaArmy [A96-177]SBIR1/27/2023
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
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
3e Technologies International, Inc.
Networked Carriers: Wireless Networking Propels Navy Maintenance System
MarylandNavy [N98-114]SBIR1/27/2023
Azimuth, Inc.
Smooth Sailing on Rough Seas: West Virginia engineering firm builds best-in-class cockpit systems for Navy, NOAA
West VirginiaOSD [OSD98-030]SBIR1/27/2023
ArmorWorks, Inc.
Armor Clad: Founded by a warfighter, the company behind universal body armor, protectve seating, has SBIR roots
ArizonaNavy [N01-004; N99-039; N99-223]SBIR1/27/2023
ARES Corp.
Risky Business: ARES Secuirty carves out a commercial market for risk assessment software
CaliforniaDTRA [DTRA99-009]SBIR1/27/2023
Applied Radar, Inc.
The Coming Swarm: Applied radar develops next-generation radar systems for counter-drone technology
Rhode IslandAir Force [AF02-197]SBIR1/27/2023
Appareo Systems, LLC
The Sound of Safety: Flight-data recorders for light aircraft close the information gap, affordably and reliably
North DakotaAir Force [AF071-020]SBIR1/27/2023
Sonivate Medical
Just a Touch: A fingertip ultrasound system developed for field medics looks to the commercial market
OregonArmy [A09-102]SBIR1/19/2023
Simulex
A Seas Change: Groundbreaking computational models aid in behavioral simulations
IndianaNavy [N05-047], Air ForceSBIR1/19/2023
SIMmersion, LLC
The Next Best Thing to Real: For Simmersion, training first responders is more than a game
MarylandArmy [A04-182]SBIR1/19/2023
Syntonics, LLC
Good Morning, Iraq!: A warfighter provides the spark behind a revolution in long-range communications
MarylandSOCOM [SOCOM03-005], Navy [N07-149]SBIR1/19/2023
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The content of these articles does not constitute or imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or the Military Service(s) of the provider or producer of the technology, product, process, or services mentioned.

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