Small Business Innovation Research

US Air Force Awards Skyloom $18M to Develop Hybrid Space Optical Satellite Communications to Support Assured C3ISR

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The contract will allow Skyloom to develop network infrastructure elements of Space Optical Satellite Communications for a Hybrid Space Architecture to augment assured communications in a contested environment.

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The contract will allow Skyloom to develop network infrastructure elements of Space Optical Satellite Communications for a Hybrid Space Architecture to augment assured communications in a contested environment.
Skyloom and SkyBridge, a subsidiary of Knowledge Bridge International, Inc. (KBI) will collaborate to bring the solutions to use.
Each of these elements are fundamental building blocks for the future of U.S. and Allied assured communications that are already evolving through free-space optical technology.
“STRATFI accelerates the production and operational readiness of Space Optical Satellite Communications for Government and Commercial End-Users.

TrustPoint Announces AFWERX Phase II Contract Award

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

TrustPoint announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II in the amount of $1.6M focused on advanced resilient navigation applications to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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TrustPoint announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II in the amount of $1.6M focused on advanced resilient navigation applications 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.
"This program marks the next phase of investment by the U.S. Government into TrustPoint's suite of advanced PNT applications, which go well beyond the historic purpose of simply deriving a position from GPS signals," said TrustPoint CEO and Founder, Patrick Shannon.
"We are excited by the DoD's support and shared vision for the future of commercial space-based PNT."

HiddenLayer Awarded AFWERX STTR Phase II Contract to Accelerate USA Department of Defense Security Adoption

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiddenLayer, the leading security provider for artificial intelligence (AI) models and assets, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.8MM focused on AI Detection & Response 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 as of February 9, 2024, HiddenLayer began its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiddenLayer , the leading security provider for artificial intelligence (AI) models and assets, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a STTR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.8MM focused on AI Detection & Response to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
"The opportunity to extend the use of our AISec Platform to secure the US Department of Defense's most critical models, while also accelerating commercialization in the private sector, is a significant milestone for HiddenLayer," said Chris "Tito" Sestito, Co-Founder and CEO of HiddenLayer.
"We are honored to collaborate with AFWERX and researchers at the University at Buffalo to advance research on adversarial AI attack methods, further driving our mission to help enterprises protect their most valuable technology."
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.

OmniSync Completes Key Pilot Contracts to Support the Federal SBIR/STTR Ecosystem

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based software and services startup OmniSync Incorporated announces the successful completion of two key pilot contracts aimed at expanding support to the Federal grant/contract ecosystem.

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SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based software and services startup OmniSync Incorporated announces the successful completion of two key pilot contracts aimed at expanding support to the Federal grant/contract ecosystem.
Under these pilots, OmniSync has collaboratively curated, distributed, and actively scouted content and key professionals relevant to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, under the higher-level guidance of Federal agencies.
Curating relevant content to support this newsletter is one of the key goals of the pilot that was executed successfully by OmniSync.
Dr. Rupak Doshi, CEO of OmniSync commented - "OmniSync has taken pride in always pushing boundaries to see how we can continuously support the Federal grants and contracts ecosystem.

Reliable Robotics Selected for U.S. Air Force Funding Program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced it was approved to participate in the 2024 AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program for the United States Department of the Air Force (USAF).

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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced it was approved to participate in the 2024 AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program for the United States Department of the Air Force (USAF).
TACFI is designed to “bridge the capability gap” between current Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) efforts to facilitate the delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.
Reliable was competitively chosen for award from a large list of providers during the funding evaluation.
With FAA approval, Reliable Robotics demonstrated operation of two different aircraft types in civilian airspace with no pilot onboard in 2019 and 2023 .

TIER IV selected for government's new SBIR initiatives: Establishing safety assessment processes for Level 4 autonomous driving

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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This project is part of the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) phase 3 funding*.

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This project is part of the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) phase 3 funding*.
The Japanese government has set a goal of establishing AD services to tackle sustainability issues in regional public transportation.
The consortium, led by TIER IV, will support efforts to establish safety assessment processes for AD systems and roll out AD services, leveraging the insights gained from past government projects and collective expertise of the members.
*The Japanese government's SBIR program provides subsidies for large-scale technology demonstrations (phase 3) conducted by startups and other organizations.

MelliCell Inc. Awarded Competitive Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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NEWTON, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MelliCell Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on "Industrial Scale Technology for Drug Development in Mature Human Fat Cells." This project underscores MelliCell's commitment to revolutionizing obesity treatment by leveraging cellular-level insights to address the root causes of this global health challenge. The company's innovative approach promises to improve patient outcomes by tapping into the therapeutic potential of mature human fat cells.

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NEWTON, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MelliCell Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on "Industrial Scale Technology for Drug Development in Mature Human Fat Cells."
The company's innovative approach promises to improve patient outcomes by tapping into the therapeutic potential of mature human fat cells.
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 .

Delta Development Team Receives SBIR Phase Two Enhancement for Innovations in Battlefield Blood Storage

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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For the past five years, DDT has been diligently working on this system, marking it as their third FDA-listed medical device for blood delivery.

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For the past five years, DDT has been diligently working on this system, marking it as their third FDA-listed medical device for blood delivery.
In Ukraine, the APRU is employed for stabilization during damage control resuscitation, while the Delta Ice is used for drone blood resupply.
Furthermore, DDT has developed the Transportable Blood Storage (TBS), a 10-day powered refrigerator designed to increase blood supply capacity on the battlefield.
They are proud to have achieved another SBIR (previously awarded the AFWERX Phase I and II) to continue to develop life-saving technology that they are passionate about.

Space Resources Startup Interlune Raises $18 Million in Seed Capital

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

SEATTLE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlune, a natural resources company, emerged from stealth today, announcing that it has raised funding to further develop and operationalize technology to extract Helium-3 and other natural resources from the Moon. The funding is an essential milestone for Interlune in pursuing its mission to lead the world in sustainable, responsible harvesting and distribution of natural resources from space to benefit humanity.

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The funding is an essential milestone for Interlune in pursuing its mission to lead the world in sustainable, responsible harvesting and distribution of natural resources from space to benefit humanity.
Alexis Ohanian's venture firm Seven Seven Six led the most recent round of $15 million, adding to previous angel investments.
Katelin Holloway, founding partner of Seven Seven Six, will join the Interlune board of directors.
"For the first time in history, harvesting natural resources from the Moon is technologically and economically feasible," said Meyerson.

Sunairio Wins NSF Grant for New Climate Simulation Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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BALTIMORE, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunairio, the first software platform to leverage hyperlocal climate simulation for energy prediction, today announced it has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant. The NSF SBIR program, which selects less than 14% of applying startups, funds high-impact technological research and development (R&D) across a wide range of disciplines.

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BALTIMORE, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunairio , the first software platform to leverage hyperlocal climate simulation for energy prediction, today announced it has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant.
The NSF SBIR program , which selects less than 14% of applying startups, funds high-impact technological research and development (R&D) across a wide range of disciplines.
—Rob Cirincione, CEO of Sunairio
For Sunairio, the award will fund research into a new, highly scalable climate simulation engine that promises to generate climate insights for the energy sector at 1,000 times the resolution of traditional, physics-based global climate models, such as the ones which support the body of research conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
To stay up-to-date on milestones related to this research and other initiatives at Sunairio, or to explore collaboration opportunities, please send an email to [email protected] .