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1910 Genetics Receives NIH Phase I STTR Grant for Discovery of Novel Non-Opioid Drugs for Chronic Pain

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Chronic pain, which affects 50 million Americans, is a serious health problem and a key underlying cause of the opioid crisis.

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  • Chronic pain, which affects 50 million Americans, is a serious health problem and a key underlying cause of the opioid crisis.
  • Opioids, commonly prescribed by clinicians to help patients manage chronic pain, pose life-threatening risk of misuse and abuse, addiction and overdose.
  • To date, there are no therapeutic alternatives to opioids for treating chronic pain.
  • 1910 Genetics therapeutic area-agnostic, end-to-end technology powers the full length of early drug discovery - from novel hit discovery to hit to lead, and lead optimization.

CIT GAP Funds Virginia Founders Fund Invests in Aravenda to Advance the Future of Resale Technology

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Most resale technology today lacks cloud-based capabilities and customer service platforms to expand business to a wide online audience.

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  • Most resale technology today lacks cloud-based capabilities and customer service platforms to expand business to a wide online audience.
  • We are excited to have the support of CIT GAP Funds and look forward to our next phase of growth.
  • CIT GAP Funds' investment decisions are guided by the CIT GAP Funds Investment Advisory Board (IAB).
  • Programs include | CIT GAP Funds | Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) | Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) | Virginia Founders Fund | Smart Communities | Cybersecurity | Unmanned Systems | SBIR/STTR Support (Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs) | Virginia Research Investment Fund (VRIF) | University Partnerships | Startup Company Mentoring & Engagement.

U.S. AIR FORCE PARTNERS WITH 1HUDDLE TO ELEVATE AIRMEN TRAINING

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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As part of this partnership, 1Huddle will help transform how the Air Force, and ultimately the Department of Defense, trains and develops their people - using mobile gaming.

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  • As part of this partnership, 1Huddle will help transform how the Air Force, and ultimately the Department of Defense, trains and develops their people - using mobile gaming.
  • This will boost engagement and efficiency as Airmen complete mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training and help to cultivate a culture of innovation with Innovation and Leadership training.
  • 1Huddle is a workforce tech company that onboards, upskills, and develops employees through the use of science-backed quick-burst mobile games.
  • Key clients include Loews Hotels, Novartis, Madison Square Garden, PIMCO, TAO Group, and the United States Air Force.

XLerateHealth Selected for First Small Business Association (SBA) Catalyst Award

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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XLerateHealth (XLH) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR Catalyst Award , doing business as the XLerator Network, in collaboration with Jackson State University and the University of Kentucky.

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  • XLerateHealth (XLH) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR Catalyst Award , doing business as the XLerator Network, in collaboration with Jackson State University and the University of Kentucky.
  • XLerateHealth is one of eight winners and will use the Award to expand support for DE&I funding initiatives across minority institutions in the Southeast XLerator Network .
  • XLHs nonprofit arm previously received the SBA GAFC award in four separate competitions.
  • The SBA Catalyst Award will help us build on the success of EnRICH and address the need for more SBIR/STTR support in this area.

John Wharton Joins Peak Nano as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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VALLEY VIEW, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Nanosystems, LLC, a nano-layered polymer film company, announced today the addition ofMajor General John F. Wharton, U.S. Army (Ret), as a Senior Advisor for the company.

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  • VALLEY VIEW, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Nanosystems, LLC, a nano-layered polymer film company, announced today the addition ofMajor General John F. Wharton, U.S. Army (Ret), as a Senior Advisor for the company.
  • "John Wharton is a great addition to the Peak team and will add significant expertise in engaging with not only our government partners, but the many international partners and nations where he has relationships," said CEO,Jim Welsh.
  • "John will be a critical player for Peak to gain access to important military programs and suppliers for our Optics and Films businesses," said President,Chad Lewis.
  • Our Peak Nano system streamlines the entire process, from nanotechnology research and innovation to rapid prototyping, manufacturing, capital, executive leadership, and distribution.

PathMaker Neurosystems Announces Receipt of NIH Grant For Application of its Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Technology to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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There is tremendous unmet medical need for new treatment options for ALS, said Nader Yaghoubi, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer at PathMaker.

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  • There is tremendous unmet medical need for new treatment options for ALS, said Nader Yaghoubi, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer at PathMaker.
  • Only 3 drugs are currently FDA-approved for the treatment of ALS, but their effectiveness is limited.
  • We are hopeful that a non-invasive approach to suppressing overactive motor neurons involved in ALS can offer a new modality for treating this devastating disease.
  • PathMaker Neurosystems is a near-commercial stage neuromodulation company developing breakthrough non-invasive systems for the treatment of patients with serious neurological disorders such as stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

US Air Force Selects Kinnami and West Virginia University for Next Generation Information Technology STTR

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinnami Software Corporation today announced it won a U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract in partnership with West Virginia University (WVU).

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinnami Software Corporation today announced it won a U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract in partnership with West Virginia University (WVU).
  • This research is in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force 563rd Rescue Group (RQG) , located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
  • The award supports the continued development of Kinnami's resilient data platform , AmiShare, and WVU's research on robustness of navigation in challenging environments .
  • "Partnerships like this help us field tomorrow's Air Force faster and smarter, and we're excited to be working with Kinnami and West Virginia University on this important research," said U.S. Air Force Col. Peter White, 563rd RQG commander.

USAF Awards Jetoptera Direct to Phase II SBIR contract

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

EDMONDS, Washington, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USAF awarded Jetoptera, Inc. a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract.

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  • EDMONDS, Washington, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USAF awarded Jetoptera, Inc. a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract.
  • This award builds upon the success of two previous Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract awards, both providing experimental data on the performance of the Fluidic Propulsive System (FPS).
  • During a previous SBIR as a subcontractor to Freedom Flight Works, Inc., Jetoptera proved that the FPSTM emits atonal noise.
  • The period of performance for this Direct to Phase II Contract is fifteen months.

Tangram Flex, Inc. To Support Air Force Secure Communications Community

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangram Flex, Inc., headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, announces they have been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory and greater Defense secure communications community.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangram Flex, Inc., headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, announces they have been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory and greater Defense secure communications community.
  • Tangram Flex will work with Purdue University to create a capability for automatically generating efficient and correct program source code for serialization operations within system communications.
  • "This is an excellent opportunity for our team at Tangram Flex," commented Mr. Ricky Peters, CEO of Tangram Flex.
  • This work will make Tangram Pro even more powerful in the hands of our engineers as we support our customers' projects."

Tangram Flex, Inc. To Support Air Force Unmanned Aerial Systems And Agility Prime Community

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Tangram Flex is partnering with The Ohio State University to support the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Air Force Agility Prime "flying car" efforts under this contract, which is a follow-on to the Commoditized Confidence Through Software Assurance (CCSA) effort announced in December 2020 .

Key Points: 
  • Tangram Flex is partnering with The Ohio State University to support the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Air Force Agility Prime "flying car" efforts under this contract, which is a follow-on to the Commoditized Confidence Through Software Assurance (CCSA) effort announced in December 2020 .
  • The use of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) in the commercial and defense sectors is growing exponentially.
  • The U.S. Air Force is responding to these challenges in order to maintain air superiority.
  • In this Phase II effort, Tangram Flex will support the Air Force with solutions to streamline the analysis and testing capabilities for UASs and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle systems.