Small Business Innovation Research

Leonid Capital Partners Fuels Asylon Robotics' National Security Mission with Innovative Financing Solution

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Leonid Capital Partners (“LEONID”), a private credit firm specializing in alternative financing solutions for US Government Contractors, today announced an investment in Asylon Robotics, a cutting-edge robotics company driving innovation in national security applications.

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  • Leonid Capital Partners (“LEONID”), a private credit firm specializing in alternative financing solutions for US Government Contractors, today announced an investment in Asylon Robotics, a cutting-edge robotics company driving innovation in national security applications.
  • This unique financing agreement, tailored to leverage Asylon's Air Force contract portfolio, will provide crucial capital to accelerate the company's critical work in safeguarding the nation.
  • Asylon Robotics develops and deploys next-generation robotic systems for hazardous and remote environments, directly addressing pressing national security needs.
  • The loan agreement between Leonid and Asylon represents a groundbreaking, forward-thinking approach to financing defense technology.

Unanimous AI Awarded Air Force Contract Aimed at Enabling Networked Teams to Form a Collective Superintelligence

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Transfer, Bee, CSI, STTR, Policy, SBIR, Science, Intelligence, AI, Government, Algorithm, Mindmeld, Communication, Human, Swarm intelligence, DAF, Air force, Fortune 500, Small Business Innovation Research, Unanimity, Small business, United Nations, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX, United, Swarm behaviour, Medical device

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Unanimous AI announced it has been awarded a Phase I contract from AFWERX focused on enabling large, networked groups of Air Force personnel to hold real-time conversations while an AI system amplifies their collective intelligence in real-time.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Unanimous AI announced it has been awarded a Phase I contract from AFWERX focused on enabling large, networked groups of Air Force personnel to hold real-time conversations while an AI system amplifies their collective intelligence in real-time.
  • "This contract will enable us to use the power of Swarm AI technology combined with LLMs to help Air Force decision-makers tasked with quickly extracting maximized insights from their distributed teams."
  • The project code-named "MindMeld," is based on an innovation from Unanimous AI called Conversational Swarm Intelligence (CSI).
  • Unanimous AI is a leading developer of AI technologies that optimize decision-making across networked teams, amplifying accuracy while keeping humans in the loop.

NetRise Awarded AFWERX STTR Phase I Contract to Bolster XIoT Security

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Transfer, Internet, STTR, Policy, OT, SBIR, Government, Risk, Software, DAF, Air force, Extension, Small Business Innovation Research, Small business, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX, Internet of things

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NetRise, the company providing granular visibility into the world's Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) security problem — encompassing the modern firmware and software component security challenges of IT, OT, IoT, and other connected cyber-physical systems — today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an STTR Phase I in the amount of $110,000 focused on identifying and managing the risk in firmware and software of connected devices to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • 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.
  • "We are honored to be selected as an AFWERX partner and are committed to our collaboration as we develop transformative technologies that can address the risks of connected devices," said Thomas Pace, CEO of NetRise.
  • "We understand the government's critical need for proven solutions to discover and assess firmware and software components within each device, and identify vulnerabilities at the most granular levels.
  • 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.

Firehawk Aerospace Secures SBIR Phase I with Air Force Research Laboratory for Breakthrough Rocket Engine Development

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firehawk Aerospace announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I focused on the development of Solid Rocket Motors (SRM) and Hybrid Rocket Engines to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firehawk Aerospace announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I focused on the development of Solid Rocket Motors (SRM) and Hybrid Rocket Engines to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • Will Edwards, CEO of Firehawk Aerospace, comments, "Our unique approach to fuel production allows Firehawk to quickly design and test solid rocket motors and hybrid rocket engines, enabling the potential for large-scale-production of our motors for a variety of systems both domestically and internationally."
  • Firehawk Aerospace remains dedicated to solving the supply chain problems that plague the propulsion industry, and this SBIR Phase I award will help accelerate their mission as they work towards a solution.
  • 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.

TEDCO Announces 2024 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 25 Maryland companies to participate in the 2024 Small Business Association (SBA) Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort. This program, now in its sixth year, supports companies in the cohort, allowing them to work closely with TEDCO experts on preparing polished proposals for up to $275,000 in federal awards through the SBIR/STTR Phase 1 program.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 25 Maryland companies to participate in the 2024 Small Business Association (SBA) Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort.
  • "TEDCO is proud to have a variety of programs and opportunities dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial innovation throughout Maryland," said TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall .
  • Throughout the proposal lab, TEDCO will bring in experts from selected government SBIR/STTR program offices to provide information and answer questions on everything from timing, to writing style, and to what makes a proposal compelling.
  • Our Proposal Lab team eagerly anticipates working with the cohort to craft compelling, compliant, and competitive Phase I SBIR or STTR proposals."

Muon Space Selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase I Contract

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space, a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and operational mission planning. Muon Space will perform a feasibility study to determine the benefit of modifying its multispectral Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) instrument to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud characterization observation capability.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and operational mission planning.
  • Muon Space will perform a feasibility study to determine the benefit of modifying its multispectral Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) instrument to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud characterization observation capability.
  • Muon Space is developing an EO/IR constellation solution that offers a commercial path to fill these gaps and ensure mission-critical data delivery.
  • Announced in July , this is an expansion in scope to the original contract awarded to Muon Space in September 2022 to develop a space-based prototype for global weather sensing.

Sonde Health Receives SBIR Contract to Develop Voice-Based Mental Health Monitoring Solutions for Air Force Personnel

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Mental Health, Technology, Women, Military, Men, Software, Other Health, Consumer, Health, Defense, Transfer, STTR, Policy, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Government, SBIR, Air force, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX, Mental health, Service, The, DAF, Nursing

Leading enterprise vocal biomarker company Sonde Health has been selected by AFWERX for a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award in the amount of $71,166, focused on utilizing Sonde Mental Fitness to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • Leading enterprise vocal biomarker company Sonde Health has been selected by AFWERX for a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award in the amount of $71,166, focused on utilizing Sonde Mental Fitness 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.
  • “We have shown that subtle nuances in the sound of our voices can be harnessed privately and securely on the devices most people already use every day to provide a meaningful and objective indicator of mental fitness,” said Jim Harper, founder and Chief Strategy Officer for Sonde Health.
  • “This SBIR award is a significant milestone in our journey to bring this next-generation health tracking technology to even more people, empowering them to take steps to improve mental wellness and reduce risks.

GSI Technology Receives Award from U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to Demonstrate High-Data Computation Use Cases Leveraging Its Next-Generation APU

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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GSI will create specialized algorithms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to leverage the compute-in-memory architecture of the Gemini® APU.

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  • GSI will create specialized algorithms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to leverage the compute-in-memory architecture of the Gemini® APU.
  • GSI will also develop algorithms using data from the United States Space Force (USSF) to showcase the performance benefits of its compute-in-memory APU2 integrated circuit (IC).
  • These capabilities support the Air Force in swiftly identifying and responding to threats, bolstering national security and technological superiority."
  • Now, GSI Technology will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

Epazz Holdings: ZenaDrone, Inc. Executes US Air Force Contract Phase 1 SBIR Award for Dual-Purpose Technology

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, IL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of drone technology, blockchain mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today that its subsidiary company, ZenaDrone, Inc. has executed the SBIR award contract that focused on ZenaDrone’s flagship drone, the ZenaDrone 1000 technology, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • The Company is meeting with the Air Force high-ranking personnel this week as part of the planning sessions.
  • This is a major event that advances the company to the next level and provides it with more resources.
  • The company is focused on getting to phase 2 in the next 90 days, which is a contract award up to $1.2 million.
  • It is designed to be a reliable and cost-effective solution for the US Air Force and other defense departments.

AFWERX awards data.world SBIR contract to explore aircraft readiness

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Transfer, STTR, Policy, Federal, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Government, SBIR, Air force, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX, USAF, The, DAF

The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now data.world 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 now data.world will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
  • "This contract is the first step in identifying how to streamline USAF data infrastructure to put the right data at the warfighter's fingertips at the speed of relevance,” says Patrick McGarry, data.world’s GM of Federal.
  • “In particular, ensuring that service aircraft readiness is available at a glance, and maintenance and logistics issues are identified early to keep our operational posture strong at all times, is a crucial leap forward in data-driven operations for the Air Force."
  • Disclaimer: 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.