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]Program
Luminescent Technologies, Inc. (KLA)
Behind the Mask: A novel method of printing semiconductors transforms an industry
CaliforniaDARPA [SB031-004]SBIR
SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
Resilient Memory: A family-run business in Colorado revolutionizes solid-state data storage
ColoradoAir Force [AF95-073]SBIR
First RF
Device Disruptors: American and allied Warfighters are protected from IEDs with help from the SBIR program
ColoradoArmy [A03-080]SBIR
Colorado Engineering, Inc
Big Ideas Small Packages: A contract from the Rapid Innovation Fund helps eliminate tradeoffs in the F-35 circuitry
ColoradoMDA [MDA05-034], Air Force [AF093-133], OSD [OSD10-A05]SBIR | STTR | RIF
Colorado Engineering, Inc.
Intelligence with Altitude: Advanced radar architecture helps UAVs autonomously "SEE" the sky
ColoradoMDA [MDA05-034]SBIR
KAT
Reading, Writing, and Machine Learning: With help from the SBIR program, machine learning algorithms aid warfighter communications
ColoradoAir Force [AF98-010]SBIR
Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC
Drops in a Cloud: An SBIR-funded spectrometer is at the forefront of global climate research
ColoradoNavy [N96-150]SBIR
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
Satelliteware: A Colorado company accelerates satellite development and deployment
ColoradoAir Force [AF01-019]SBIR
DeMaria ElectroOptics System
Laser-Guided Innovation: Laser technology supported by SBIR benefit industry and warfighters alike
ConnecticutNavy [N97-085]SBIR
Precision Combustion, Inc.
Charge!: Precision Combustion's portable generators power the next generation of warfighters
ConnecticutArmy [A03-028; A03-238; A06-093]SBIR
Phase Sensitive Innovations
Can You See Me Now?: Phase sensitive innovations' novel imaging technology sees through the fog
DelawareNavy [N092-133]SBIR
Mainstream Engineering Corp.
Cool Tech!: Improved refrigeration technology keeps food cold and warfighters ready even in the most extreme conditions
FloridaArmy [A04-210]SBIR
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.
That's a Wrap: A low-cost, antibacterial innovation aids in burn treatment
FloridaArmy [A05-131]SBIR
Distributed Simulation Technology, Inc
Face to Interface: An SBIR-supported innovation in interactive displays finds a broad audience
FloridaAir Force [AF97-034]SBIR
AD & D, Inc.
Ear to the Water: A marine mammal sonar detection system benefits the Navy
FloridaNavySTTR
Phosphor Tech Corp.
Snap Shots: Phosphor films provide benefit to hyersonic weaponry
GeorgiaNavy [N08-066]SBIR
Oceanit Technologies, Inc.
Lost in Space: Oceanit's global surveillance network tracks orbiting satellites, debris, and asteroids
HawaiiAir Force [AF99-036]SBIR
Sentient Science (Sentient Corp.)
Maintenance on the Horizon
IdahoNavy [N02-195]SBIR
QuesTek Innovations, LLC
Compelling Hooks: An Illinois company creates a new high-performance steel
IllinoisNavy [N07-032]SBIR
H.C. Materials, Corp.
Cystal Clear Success: Innovations in crystal manufacturing benefit medical ultrasounds and other technologies
IllinoisNavy [SB031-005]SBIR
Simulex
A Seas Change: Groundbreaking computational models aid in behavioral simulations
IndianaNavy [N05-047], Air ForceSBIR
Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS), Ltd
Shockingly Original: SBIR contract spurs entrepreneurial advances
IndianaNavy [N021-121]SBIR
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]SBIR
Pinnacle Technology, Inc.
Push Pins: Simplifying the maintenance of F-35 flight simulators
KansasNavy [N03-023]SBIR
Microsensor Systems (ENMET, LLC)
Good Vibrations: Microsensor arrays offer chemical monitoring solutions for public spaces
KentuckyDARPA [SB941-067]SBIR
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