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
Safe Environment Engineering
Lifelines: A system from monitoring workers in confined spaces is now protecting public crowds
CaliforniaAir Force [A04-257]SBIR
Planetary Systems
Successful Separations: A low-impact, low-stress satellite separation system benefits both military and commercial space
MarylandAir Force [AF00-032]SBIR
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
Satelliteware: A Colorado company accelerates satellite development and deployment
ColoradoAir Force [AF01-019]SBIR
Windmill International, Inc.
Thinking Small: A lightweight, portable satellite terminal benefits forward operators
New HampshireAir Force [AF01-216]SBIR
Omni Medical Systems, Inc
Dry Fly: The need for tactical dehydration is a thing of the past
VermontAir Force [AF02-069]SBIR
Applied Radar, Inc.
The Coming Swarm: Applied radar develops next-generation radar systems for counter-drone technology
Rhode IslandAir Force [AF02-197]SBIR
Adaptrum, Inc.
Broadband Country: Tapping into unused wireless spectrum brings affordable internet access to rural communities
CaliforniaAir Force [AF04-105]SBIR
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]SBIR
Vulcan Wireless
Sky's the Limit: SBIR-supported radio tech creates a new approach to satellite communications
CaliforniaAir Force [AF05-034, AF093-070]SBIR
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]SBIR
Frontier Technology, Inc
Piece by Piece: An SBIR-supported modeling tool keeps aircraft fleets running smooth
OhioAir Force [AF06-016]SBIR
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]SBIR
CrewTraining International, Inc.
Taking Flight: Tennessee Company's SBIR-backed training system reduces Air Force mishaps
TennesseeAir Force [AF071-027]SBIR
Creare, Inc.
Straight, Flush: The Creare fastener measurement tool uses lasers to save time and money
New HampshireAir Force [AF131-120; AF112-122], NavySBIr
Emcore Corp. (Veeco Instruments, Inc)
Bright Ideas: Innovations in semiconductor manufacturing impact multiple industries
New JerseyAir Force [AF93-055]SBIR
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]SBIR
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]SBIR
SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
Resilient Memory: A family-run business in Colorado revolutionizes solid-state data storage
ColoradoAir Force [AF95-073]SBIR
LaSen, Inc.
A Nose for Trouble: A pipeline leak-detection system improves safety and saves resources
New MexicoAir Force [AF95-125], DARPASBIR
LSP Technologies
Looking Smart: LSP Techologies uses lasers to fortify planes, ships, and other vehicles
OhioAir Force [AF95-182; AF05-125; AF04-133]SBIR
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]SBIR
Distributed Simulation Technology, Inc
Face to Interface: An SBIR-supported innovation in interactive displays finds a broad audience
FloridaAir Force [AF97-034]SBIR
M Technologies, Inc.
Rack and Load: With help from Air Force SBIR contracts, a Pennsylvania company creates smarter racks for guided bombs
PennsylvaniaAir Force [AF97-199; AF98-178]SBIR
KAT
Reading, Writing, and Machine Learning: With help from the SBIR program, machine learning algorithms aid warfighter communications
ColoradoAir Force [AF98-010]SBIR
Oceanit Technologies, Inc.
Lost in Space: Oceanit's global surveillance network tracks orbiting satellites, debris, and asteroids
HawaiiAir Force [AF99-036]SBIR
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