Defense SBIR/STTR - Success Stories

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 Concern	Description	State	Component [Topic]	Program
Binghamton Simulator Company	Reality Flights: Support from DoD's SBIR program helps create aircrew virtual reality training system	New York	Navy [N03-190]	SBIR
Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc.	Running Hot: A comprehensive, nondestructive inspection of turbine blades and vanes uses active thermography	Michigan	Navy [N97-030], Navy [N06-T011]	SBIR \| STTR
Webb Research	Submersible Intelligence: Created with support from a Navy STTR contract, the Slocum Glider coasts autonomously through the ocean, harvesting data	Massachusetts	Navy [N97-T002]	STTR
DeMaria ElectroOptics System	Laser-Guided Innovation: Laser technology supported by SBIR benefit industry and warfighters alike	Connecticut	Navy [N97-085]	SBIR
Sonivate Medical	Just a Touch: A fingertip ultrasound system developed for field medics looks to the commercial market	Oregon	Army [A09-102]	SBIR
Mainstream Engineering Corp.	Cool Tech!: Improved refrigeration technology keeps food cold and warfighters ready even in the most extreme conditions	Florida	Army [A04-210]	SBIR
Coherent Technical Services, Inc	Flight Upgrades: CTSI's mudbucket technology enables faster, safer avionics updates	Maryland	Army [A06-086]	SBIR
Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC	Drops in a Cloud: An SBIR-funded spectrometer is at the forefront of global climate research	Colorado	Navy [N96-150]	SBIR
First RF	Device Disruptors: American and allied Warfighters are protected from IEDs with help from the SBIR program	Colorado	Army [A03-080]	SBIR
Innovative Defense Technologies	Fast Track: Automation technology speeds readiness of mission-critical warfare systems	Virginia	Navy [N05-163]	SBIR
Cascade Designs	Pure Innovation: A water-purification solution benefits both warfighters and civilians	Washington	Army [A09-161]	SBIR
Safe Environment Engineering	Lifelines: A system from monitoring workers in confined spaces is now protecting public crowds	California	Air Force [A04-257]	SBIR
AgileDelta, Inc.	Quick Bytes: AgileDelta's efficient extensible interchange (EXI) format changes the landscape of data transfer	Washington	Navy, Air Force [AF03-094]	SBIR
Azimuth, Inc.	Smooth Sailing on Rough Seas: West Virginia engineering firm builds best-in-class cockpit systems for Navy, NOAA	West Virginia	OSD [OSD98-030]	SBIR
Parabon	Up to Code: With SBIR and RIF funding, company builds machine learning program to sketch composites from DNA samples	Virginia	DTRA [DTRA102-007]	SBIR \| RIF
Logos Technologies, Inc.	Eye in the Sky: Wide-area motion imagery provides high-elevation security	Virginia	DARPA [SB072-019]	SBIR
KAT	Reading, Writing, and Machine Learning: With help from the SBIR program, machine learning algorithms aid warfighter communications	Colorado	Air Force [AF98-010]	SBIR
NetBio, Inc (ANDE Corp)	At the Speed of Hollywood: Rapid DNA identification system helps military and civilian law enforcement agencies track criminals and victims	Massachusetts	SOCOM [H-SB09.1-001]	SBIR
Hybrid Plastics	Expanded Possibilities: A Mississippi-based nanotechnology company finds a multitude of uses for a new polymer	Mississippi	Air Force [AF05-022], MDA [MDA04-036]	SBIR
Versatron, Corp.	Bullseye!: Excalibur round brings GPS precision to Army field artillery	California	Navy [N93-096]	SBIR
CrewTraining International, Inc.	Taking Flight: Tennessee Company's SBIR-backed training system reduces Air Force mishaps	Tennessee	Air Force [AF071-027]	SBIR
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.	That's a Wrap: A low-cost, antibacterial innovation aids in burn treatment	Florida	Army [A05-131]	SBIR
Adaptrum, Inc.	Broadband Country: Tapping into unused wireless spectrum brings affordable internet access to rural communities	California	Air Force [AF04-105]	SBIR
SIMmersion, LLC	The Next Best Thing to Real: For Simmersion, training first responders is more than a game	Maryland	Army [A04-182]	SBIR
Block MEMS, LLC	Shine a Light: Laser spectrometers aid in the detection of hazardous chemicals	Massachusetts	Army [A07-135]	SBIR

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