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
Frontier Technology, Inc
Piece by Piece: An SBIR-supported modeling tool keeps aircraft fleets running smooth
OhioAir Force [AF06-016]SBIR11/23/2022
Coherent Technical Services, Inc
Flight Upgrades: CTSI's mudbucket technology enables faster, safer avionics updates
MarylandArmy [A06-086]SBIR1/27/2023
Vertigo, Inc.
Air Support: Inflatable shelter business benefits from SBIR boost
CaliforniaArmy [A96-173]SBIR1/19/2023
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
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
International Assoc of Virtual Org., Inc.
A Good Map: A geosciences company offers imagery analysis software that supports military munitions operations
North CarolinaNavy [N02-077]SBIR1/27/2023
Insitu Group, Inc.
The View from Above: Insitu creates milestones in UAS technology
WashingtonNavy [N94-130]SBIR1/27/2023
ISCA Technologies, Inc.
Mosquito Magnets: To protect warfighters against disease carrying insects, ISCA develops semiochemical solutions
CaliforniaArmy [A02-186]SBIR1/27/2023
Kennon Products, Inc.
Silver Linings: A series of SBIR contracts led a small wyoming company from aircraft covers to the Presidential fleet
WyomingNavy [N06-016]SBIR1/27/2023
Luminescent Technologies, Inc. (KLA)
Behind the Mask: A novel method of printing semiconductors transforms an industry
CaliforniaDARPA [SB031-004]SBIR1/27/2023
L3Harris Technologies
Close Calls: SBIR helps Texas company develop next-generation proximity sensor technology
TexasArmy [A13-049], Air Force [AF03-143, AF05-160, AF083-098]SBIR | RIF11/23/2022
LaSen, Inc.
A Nose for Trouble: A pipeline leak-detection system improves safety and saves resources
New MexicoAir Force [AF95-125], DARPASBIR1/27/2023
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
Logos Technologies, Inc.
Eye in the Sky: Wide-area motion imagery provides high-elevation security
VirginiaDARPA [SB072-019]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
Mayflower
Cleaning Up the Jam: With support from the Rapid Innovation Fund, Mayflower takes GPS anti-jamming technology to a new level
MassachusettsArmy [A95-023]SBIR | RIF11/23/2022
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
Photobit Corp. (Micron Technology)
Smile and say, Genius: NASA and DoD SBIR fuel the development of camera-on-a-chip
CaliforniaArmy [A96-106], DARPA [SB962-070], MDA [BMD97-003]SBIR1/27/2023
Microwave Packaging Technology, Inc
Phase Value: MPT's phased-array technology gives radar system an extra edge
CaliforniaArmy [A11-074]SBIR | RIF11/23/2022
Oceanit Technologies, Inc.
Lost in Space: Oceanit's global surveillance network tracks orbiting satellites, debris, and asteroids
HawaiiAir Force [AF99-036]SBIR1/27/2023
Phase Sensitive Innovations
Can You See Me Now?: Phase sensitive innovations' novel imaging technology sees through the fog
DelawareNavy [N092-133]SBIR1/27/2023
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
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
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
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