Small Business Innovation Research

Sinopia Secures Grant Funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to Advance Proprietary Metabolomics Platform

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torsdag, maj 30, 2024
Software, Research, Other Health, Pharmaceutical, Data Management, Oncology, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Science, Biotechnology, Health, Other Science, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, SBIR, Machine learning, Metabolomics, Algorithm, Small Business Innovation Research, Drug discovery, NIGMS, Artificial intelligence, Therapy, Discover, Pharmaceutical industry

Sinopia Biosciences, Inc. , a biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics identified using its proprietary computational drug discovery platform, announced today that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to advance its computational drug discovery LEarn And DiScover (LEADS™) platform and explore applications in oncology and immunology.

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  • Sinopia Biosciences, Inc. , a biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics identified using its proprietary computational drug discovery platform, announced today that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to advance its computational drug discovery LEarn And DiScover (LEADS™) platform and explore applications in oncology and immunology.
  • “Our preliminary studies showcase the unique value of using large scale metabolomics datasets for drug discovery.
  • Funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports our effort in further developing novel algorithms to more effectively analyze the proprietary metabolomics datasets we have generated.
  • This research funding will also allow us to explore new and important therapeutic areas using our platform in oncology and immunology.”
    Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R43GM154585.

LambdaVision Announces First Closing of Seed Round to Advance Artificial Retina Preclinical Studies for Retinal Eye Diseases

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Optical, Health, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Clinical Trials, GP, Yale New Haven Hospital, NASA, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Doctor of Philosophy, Patient, AMD, Hope, National Science Foundation, SBIR, Yale school, Patent, International Space Station, IND, RP, Yale School of Medicine, MIT, NSF, Small Business Innovation Research, NIH, Bacteriorhodopsin, Human, Pharmaceutical industry

LambdaVision , an innovative biotech company developing a protein-based artificial retina to help patients regain sight lost to retinal degenerative diseases, announced it secured the first closing of its seed round being led by Aurelia Foundry Fund , a fund spun out of MIT.

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  • LambdaVision , an innovative biotech company developing a protein-based artificial retina to help patients regain sight lost to retinal degenerative diseases, announced it secured the first closing of its seed round being led by Aurelia Foundry Fund , a fund spun out of MIT.
  • The round also includes investment from Boryung, a publicly listed Korean pharmaceutical company, and E2MC Ventures.
  • While the preclinical studies are being conducted on Earth, LambdaVision is optimizing assembly of its artificial retina in low-Earth orbit.
  • “We are proud to lead this seed round with LambdaVision and eager to support bringing a life-changing product to market,” said Ariel Ekblaw, GP, Aurelia Foundry Fund.

NUBURU Enters Medical Device Market with Order from European Manufacturer

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onsdag, maj 15, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Health, Machinery, Medical Devices, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Copper, Welding, NASA, SBIR, Risk, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Small Business Innovation Research, Metal, Phase II, Titanium, Communication, BL

NUBURU, Inc. (“NUBURU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BURU), a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, today announced it has received a purchase order for its BlueScan solution from Blueacre Technology, a medical device manufacturer based in Dundalk, Ireland.

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  • NUBURU, Inc. (“NUBURU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BURU), a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, today announced it has received a purchase order for its BlueScan solution from Blueacre Technology, a medical device manufacturer based in Dundalk, Ireland.
  • The order is a natural extension of the Company’s market focus in the electric vehicle industry, next-generation computers, consumer electronics and communication (3C) device manufacturing, and medical devices.
  • Blue, therefore, reduces the heat input into the material, reducing the risk of heat damage to critical medical components.
  • These solutions are critical when welding disparate materials in a precision environment like medical device manufacturing.

Intellisense Systems Awarded USAF STRATFI Contract to Finalize Transition of the IWOS®

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
Transfer, Air force, Humidity, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Weather, Safety, Woman, STTR, Wind, TMOS, Light, Service, Pressure, AFWERX, USAF, The, Air Force Research Laboratory, SBIR, Temperature

TORRANCE, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellisense Systems Inc., a leading provider of advanced environmental-sensing solutions, was awarded an AFWERX Strategic and Tactical Funding Increase (STRATFI/TACFI) contract to further improve the Integrated Weather Observation System (IWOS®), a smaller, man-portable, tactical meteorological observing system (TMOS) that addresses one of the most pressing weather challenges in the Department of the Air Force. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) sequential Phase II contract will provide funding to further ruggedize and enhance the IWOS, which was recently selected as the primary man-portable weather station used by the USAF in gathering essential meteorological data from remote airfields in austere terrain. The IWOS has already been deployed in remote and unmanned landing zones around the world and should fully replace all TMOS weather stations by 2027.

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  • The IWOS has already been deployed in remote and unmanned landing zones around the world and should fully replace all TMOS weather stations by 2027.
  • It weighs just 25 lbs., fits inside a single case, and takes only a few minutes for one service member to install.
  • "The IWOS will soon be the most widely used tactical weather station for the Air Force," said Christian Veeris, Vice-President of Corporate Business Development at Intellisense Systems.
  • This contract award is really a credit to our team who have revolutionized tactical weather stations with the IWOS."

AlgoFace Awarded Competitive Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Small business, Law enforcement, Innovation, Research, Small Business Innovation Research, NSF, Engineering, Computer vision, Science, Privacy, National Science Foundation, SBIR, Government, Online shopping

CAREFREE, Ariz., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AlgoFace, a Face AI startup that accelerates innovation through computer vision has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000. The grant will be utilized in conjunction with two of AlgoFace's patents to conduct research and development (R&D) on their Face Analyzer/Semantic Search technology, an AI-based system that can locate facial attributes in photos via descriptive text searches without requiring a probe photo.

Key Points: 
  • AlgoFace, a Face AI startup that accelerates innovation through computer vision has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000.
  • CAREFREE, Ariz., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AlgoFace , a Face AI startup that accelerates innovation through computer vision has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000.
  • Once a small business is awarded a Phase I grant, it becomes eligible to apply for Phase II funding and additional supplements totaling up to $2 million.
  • To learn more about how NSF helps unlock future technologies for national and societal impact, visit: https://beta.nsf.gov/tip/latest .

Confidencial Awarded AFWERX STTR Phase II Contract to Help the US Air Force Enhance Data Security of Sensitive National Defense Documents

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Transfer, Public sector, Air force, Phase, Atmosphere of Earth, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Confidencial, Policy, United States Air Force, Partnership, STTR, DAF, FedRAMP, AFWERX, SRI, The, Air Force Research Laboratory, SBIR, Government, Organization, Medical device

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Confidencial Inc. (the "Company") has been awarded a $1.8 million STTR Phase II contract from AFWERX to enhance the Air Force's collaboration tools with advanced unstructured data protection. The Company's selective encryption technology will increase productivity and enable better collaboration while fortifying the protection of documents shared with partners, allied countries, and contractors worldwide. Supporting diverse document formats and multi-cloud environments, Confidencial will integrate sensitive data scanning, document sharing, and electronic signature capabilities into the deployment. The Phase II effort will culminate in a functioning prototype system, positioning the Company for eventual production deployment. Confidencial will also begin the FedRAMP authorization process, allowing the Company to deploy its data protection solution into DoD and civilian agencies and accelerate commercialization in the public sector.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Confidencial Inc. (the "Company") has been awarded a $1.8 million STTR Phase II contract from AFWERX to enhance the Air Force's collaboration tools with advanced unstructured data protection.
  • Supporting diverse document formats and multi-cloud environments, Confidencial will integrate sensitive data scanning, document sharing, and electronic signature capabilities into the deployment.
  • The Phase II effort will culminate in a functioning prototype system, positioning the Company for eventual production deployment.
  • Partnering with the Air Force on this important initiative to protect unstructured data is a tremendous honor and endorsement of our technology," said Stewart Walchli, CEO of Confidencial.

NASA Nurtures Promising Tech Ideas from Small Businesses

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måndag, april 22, 2024
Transfer, Small business, Partnership, Small Business Innovation Research, Moon, STMD, NASA, Workload, Life, Ames Research Center, STTR, Genetic testing, NASA Headquarters, Human, DNA, Silicon, Multimedia, SBIR, Artemis, Atmosphere, Communications satellite

Specifically, NASA's SBIR program awarded $93.5 million in Phase II contracts to bring 107 new ideas to life from 95 selected small businesses.

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  • Specifically, NASA's SBIR program awarded $93.5 million in Phase II contracts to bring 107 new ideas to life from 95 selected small businesses.
  • For example, NASA selected women-owned and first-time NASA Phase II awardee nou Systems, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, for its genetic testing instrument.
  • "Our program works directly with small businesses to forge innovative concepts and technologies that drive impact for NASA projects as well as a myriad of commercial endeavors," said Jason L. Kessler, program executive for NASA's SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program at NASA Headquarters.
  • The NASA SBIR program is open to U.S. small businesses to develop an innovation or technology.

Nozomi Networks Announces $1.25 Million US Air Force Contract

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
Transfer, Air force, Atmosphere of Earth, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Internet of things, Policy, United States Air Force, OT, STTR, DAF, AFWERX, Data analysis, Air Force Research Laboratory, SBIR, Government, SAN

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on leveraging the Nozomi Networks platform including Guardian and Guardian Air to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on February 8, 2024, Nozomi Networks started its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc. , the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on leveraging the Nozomi Networks platform including Guardian and Guardian Air to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • "It's an honor to be chosen to join the US Air Force in their mission to ensure our military is equipped with the strongest possible cyber defenses," said Nozomi Networks CEO Edgard Capdevielle.
  • "Over the coming months, we will be working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop AI-powered solutions to deliver the precise OT & IoT asset visibility, accurate threat detection, and data analysis needed to minimize cyber risk and maximize resiliency."
  • "The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S.

ZE Government Solutions Announces SBIR Phase II Award from the Air Force to Develop Coastal Security and Awareness on Mobile Platforms

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
Transfer, Air force, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Policy, STTR, DAF, Intelligence, AFWERX, USAF, Air Force Research Laboratory, C2, SBIR, Government, Cryptocurrency

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS) announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,247,962.00 focused on coastal security and awareness to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS) announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,247,962.00 focused on coastal security and awareness to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • Deploying the ZeroEyes solution with lightweight, portable platforms equipped with state-of-the-art radars, artificial intelligence for threat identification, and an aggregation platform for critical C2 operations will leave forces stronger equipped for future challenges.
  • "We are thrilled to receive this SBIR Phase II award, and remain committed to excellence in national security innovation."
  • The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

Dynepic Chosen for $1.25M Phase II SBIR to Bring XR Streaming Capabilities to Multi-Capable Airmen via its MOTAR Platform

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onsdag, april 10, 2024
Transfer, The Edge, Air force, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Policy, United States Air Force, STTR, DAF, Entrepreneurship, AFWERX, Virtual reality, Air Force Research Laboratory, MIAB, SBIR, Government, Augment

The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and this month Dynepic will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

Key Points: 
  • The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and this month Dynepic will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
  • "Today's Warfighters and Just In Time Multi-Mission Airmen/Warfighters (JITMMA/W) are required to train and operate at 'The Edge'; the MOTAR Platform with its mobile MOTAR-In-A-Box (MIAB) capability empowers them to do just that - train without boundaries - online, offline, anytime, anywhere and on any device," said Krissa Watry, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dynepic.
  • "Specifically, this expanded capability will provide the US Air Force with the ability to stream training content from MIAB, including Augmented and Virtual Reality applications to ensure they can train and operate with skill wherever the mission takes them!"
  • The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.