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
Webb Research
Submersible Intelligence: Created with support from a Navy STTR contract, the Slocum Glider coasts autonomously through the ocean, harvesting data
MassachusettsNavy [N97-T002]STTR1/19/2023
Windmill International, Inc.
Thinking Small: A lightweight, portable satellite terminal benefits forward operators
New HampshireAir Force [AF01-216]SBIR1/19/2023
Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS), Ltd
Shockingly Original: SBIR contract spurs entrepreneurial advances
IndianaNavy [N021-121]SBIR1/19/2023
Zivko Aeronautics
Tidal Shift:Zivko's smart-towed vehicles enable accurate data gathering while avoiding wave hazards
OklahomaNavy [N96-150]SBIR1/19/2023
3e Technologies International, Inc.
Networked Carriers: Wireless Networking Propels Navy Maintenance System
MarylandNavy [N98-114]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
Aculight, Corp.
High Beams: Washington-based small business helps develop revolutionary laser system
WashingtonArmy [A06-208], Navy [N02-139], Air Force [AF95-109], MDA [MDA04-005], OSD [OSD05-D04]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
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
Satelliteware: A Colorado company accelerates satellite development and deployment
ColoradoAir Force [AF01-019]SBIR1/27/2023
Agentase, LLC (FLIR Systems)
Colorful Chemistry: With help from the STTR program, a small business associated with the University of Pittsburgh improves our detection of threatening chemical agents
PennsylvaniaArmy [ARMY03-T14]STTR1/27/2023
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
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
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
AD & D, Inc.
Ear to the Water: A marine mammal sonar detection system benefits the Navy
FloridaNavySTTR1/27/2023
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
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
ARES Corp.
Risky Business: ARES Secuirty carves out a commercial market for risk assessment software
CaliforniaDTRA [DTRA99-009]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
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
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
Bevilacqua Research Corp.
Smart on the Fly: The core toolset allows existing systems to add artifical intelligence capabilities
AlabamaArmy [A96-177]SBIR1/27/2023
Block MEMS, LLC
Shine a Light: Laser spectrometers aid in the detection of hazardous chemicals
MassachusettsArmy [A07-135]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
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
Coherent Technical Services, Inc
Flight Upgrades: CTSI's mudbucket technology enables faster, safer avionics updates
MarylandArmy [A06-086]SBIR1/27/2023
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