SBIR/STTR Success Stories

Just a few of our SBIR/STTR programs!
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
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
Piasecki Aircraft Corp.
The Sky's the Limit: Rotocraft innovation reaches new heights through SBIR
PennsylvaniaArmy [A93-139], Navy [N91-317], DHA [OSD6-UM8]SBIR1/27/2023
Pinnacle Technology, Inc.
Push Pins: Simplifying the maintenance of F-35 flight simulators
KansasNavy [N03-023]SBIR1/27/2023
Precision Combustion, Inc.
Charge!: Precision Combustion's portable generators power the next generation of warfighters
ConnecticutArmy [A03-028; A03-238; A06-093]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
QuesTek Innovations, LLC
Compelling Hooks: An Illinois company creates a new high-performance steel
IllinoisNavy [N07-032]SBIR1/27/2023
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.
That's a Wrap: A low-cost, antibacterial innovation aids in burn treatment
FloridaArmy [A05-131]SBIR1/27/2023
Realtime Technologies (FAAC, Inc)
Crash and Learn: Realtime technologies and the cutting-edge world of vehicle simulation
MichiganArmy [A04-239; A00-170; A01-222; A03-224]SBIR1/27/2023
Resodyn Corp.
Safe and Sound Defense: Low-frequency high-intensity acoustic energy mixes a broad range of compounds
MontanaArmy [A99-155]SBIR1/27/2023
Safe Environment Engineering
Lifelines: A system from monitoring workers in confined spaces is now protecting public crowds
CaliforniaAir Force [A04-257]SBIR1/27/2023
Spectra Diode Laboratories, Inc.
lights, data... ACTION!: Calfornia-based SDL, Inc. created a series of innovations that allowerd for efficient, accurate, and affordable improvements in high-capacity, fiber-optic communications
CaliforniaDARPA [SB941-072; SB942-102; DARPA09-058; DARPA93-002]; Air Force [AF96-105]SBIR1/27/2023
SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
Resilient Memory: A family-run business in Colorado revolutionizes solid-state data storage
ColoradoAir Force [AF95-073]SBIR1/27/2023
OKSI
Automatic Target Acquisition & Aim-Point Selection for Small Arms
CaliforniaOSD [OSD173-J02]SBIR3/18/2024
Spectrum Photonics Inc
Lost Cost Imaging Spectroradiometer for Hazard Plume Detection and Early Threat Warning
HawaiiChem Bio Defense [CBD09-108]SBIR7/11/2024
TigerTech Solutions, Inc.
Small Wearable Device to Collect Biometric Data from Injured Personnel
FloridaDHA [DHA172-010]SBIR7/11/2024
Vidrovr, Inc.
Wildlife's Operational Impact on Base Operations
New YorkAir Force [AF192-001]SBIR7/11/2024
Sentient Science (Sentient Corp.)
Maintenance on the Horizon
IdahoNavy [N02-195]SBIR1/19/2023
McQ, Inc
Just Good Sense: SBIR-supported disposable sensor technology increases capabilities and decreases warfighter risk across service branches
VirginiaArmy [A03-034]SBIR11/23/2022
Sonivate Medical
Just a Touch: A fingertip ultrasound system developed for field medics looks to the commercial market
OregonArmy [A09-102]SBIR1/19/2023
SIMmersion, LLC
The Next Best Thing to Real: For Simmersion, training first responders is more than a game
MarylandArmy [A04-182]SBIR1/19/2023
Simulex
A Seas Change: Groundbreaking computational models aid in behavioral simulations
IndianaNavy [N05-047], Air ForceSBIR1/19/2023
Planetary Systems
Successful Separations: A low-impact, low-stress satellite separation system benefits both military and commercial space
MarylandAir Force [AF00-032]SBIR11/23/2022
Trident Systems
Straight Talk: The Mini-SCC solves communication problems across a wide range of dissimilar radios
North CarolinaArmy [A07-051]SBIR11/23/2022
Vadum, Inc
Making Waves: With SBIR support, a collaborative research effort leads to IED detection and disablement
North CarolinaArmy [A07-051]SBIR11/23/2022
VRMC
A New Reality: SBIR solution builds warfighter resiliency before, during, and after combat tours
CaliforniaDARPA [SB022-030]SBIR11/23/2022
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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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