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
Iowa Thin Film Technologies, Inc.
It pays to be... Flexible: Flexible solar panels create an off-the-grid power source for both civilians and warfighters
IowaArmy [A00-162]SBIR1/27/2023
Luxtera, Inc.
Making Connections: Semiconductors technology takes silicon photonics to the next level
CaliforniaAri Force [AF02-T017]STTR1/27/2023
AeroVironment, Inc
Flick of a Switch: The Switchblade, a portable UAV, changes the face of war
CaliforniaAir Force [SOCOM05-011]SBIR11/9/2022
Alelo
Best Behaviors: Cultural training through role-playing provides a new tool for warfighters
CaliforniaAir Force [OSD06-CR7]SBIR11/8/2022
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
Oceanit Technologies, Inc.
Lost in Space: Oceanit's global surveillance network tracks orbiting satellites, debris, and asteroids
HawaiiAir Force [AF99-036]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
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
Distributed Simulation Technology, Inc
Face to Interface: An SBIR-supported innovation in interactive displays finds a broad audience
FloridaAir Force [AF97-034]SBIR11/8/2022
Aligned Vision
Laser-Guided Efficiency: Innovations in 3-D laser projections aid in the manufacture, assembly, and inspection of composite materials
MassachusettsAir Force [AF95-193]SBIR1/27/2023
LSP Technologies
Looking Smart: LSP Techologies uses lasers to fortify planes, ships, and other vehicles
OhioAir Force [AF95-182; AF05-125; AF04-133]SBIR1/27/2023
LaSen, Inc.
A Nose for Trouble: A pipeline leak-detection system improves safety and saves resources
New MexicoAir Force [AF95-125], DARPASBIR1/27/2023
SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
Resilient Memory: A family-run business in Colorado revolutionizes solid-state data storage
ColoradoAir Force [AF95-073]SBIR1/27/2023
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
Airex Corp.
Striking Copper: A New Hampshire family business designs magnetic components critical to multiple technologies, from motorized surgical equipment to long-range missiles
New HampshireAir Force [AF93-104]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
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
CrewTraining International, Inc.
Taking Flight: Tennessee Company's SBIR-backed training system reduces Air Force mishaps
TennesseeAir Force [AF071-027]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
Frontier Technology, Inc
Piece by Piece: An SBIR-supported modeling tool keeps aircraft fleets running smooth
OhioAir Force [AF06-016]SBIR11/23/2022
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
Vulcan Wireless
Sky's the Limit: SBIR-supported radio tech creates a new approach to satellite communications
CaliforniaAir Force [AF05-034, AF093-070]SBIR11/23/2022
Hybrid Plastics
Expanded Possibilities: A Mississippi-based nanotechnology company finds a multitude of uses for a new polymer
MississippiAir Force [AF05-022], MDA [MDA04-036]SBIR1/27/2023
Adaptrum, Inc.
Broadband Country: Tapping into unused wireless spectrum brings affordable internet access to rural communities
CaliforniaAir Force [AF04-105]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
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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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