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Obsidio, Inc. Awarded Prestigious Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research Grant by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Small business, Technology transfer, Innovation, Technological Research and Development Authority

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Obsidio, Inc., a privately held company developing minimally invasive embolic products for use in vascular embolotherapy, today announced it has been awarded a $2.1 million Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Obsidio, Inc., a privately held company developing minimally invasive embolic products for use in vascular embolotherapy, today announced it has been awarded a $2.1 million Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
  • Obsidio Inc. is a venture capital-funded medical device startup dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of breakthrough embolotherapy products.
  • http://obsidiomed.com
    The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.
  • By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.

VISIMO to build Software for Deepfake Detection through Air Force STTR Award

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Truth, Deep learning, Computer graphics, Identity theft, Special effects, Deepfake, Aletheia, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Artificial intelligence

PITTSBURGH, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VISIMO , in partnership with experts at Florida State University, has won an Air Force Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award to develop novel technologies for deepfake detection and prevention.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VISIMO , in partnership with experts at Florida State University, has won an Air Force Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award to develop novel technologies for deepfake detection and prevention.
  • Deepfake technology is continually advancing, and VISIMO is working with the Air Force to build Aletheia a software named for the Greek goddess of truth, discovery, and disclosure.
  • "We've long understood that deepfakes can influence human beliefs and behavior," said James Julius, President and CEO of VISIMO.
  • Aletheia is the third Air Force STTR awarded to VISIMO in the past year.

SBA Hosts National SBIR Week to Connect Technology Innovators & Entrepreneurs with Research Funding

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Small business, Draft:Winslow Sargeant, Draft:Jon Baron

Washington, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration will host 2021 National SBIR Week on July 19 through July 23 for small business innovators.

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  • Washington, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration will host 2021 National SBIR Week on July 19 through July 23 for small business innovators.
  • The virtual event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the countrys largest source of early-stage funding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
  • The $4 billion in federal non-dilutive funding offered through SBAs SBIR/STTR programs is often a critical milestone in moving an entrepreneurs research idea from concept to commercial product/services.
  • SBA coordinates the programs, collaborating with 11 federal agencies, that collectively supported more than $4 billion a year in federal research and development funding.

U.S. Air Force Awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding to Luminous Cyber for Secure Geolocation Technology

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Other Defense, Internet, Professional services, Technology, Defense, Small business, Security, Satellite, Finance, Telecommunications, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, AFWERX, STTR, SBIR, AFWERX, Luminous Cyber Corp., SBIR, AFWERX, LUMINOUS CYBER CORP.

Luminous Cyber Corp. ( https://luminouscyber.com/ ) today announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Luminous Cyber Corp. ( https://luminouscyber.com/ ) today announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Air Force.
  • Our secure geolocation technology already is commercially deployed and ready today to adapt for exacting requirements such as found across the U.S. Air Force.
  • The AFWERX Phase 1 SBIR funding will enable Luminous Cyber to introduce federal agencies to its secure geolocation solutions for evaluation and trial.
  • The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs represent the nations largest source of early stage research and development funding for small businesses.

Verilock Collaborator Potomac Research receives $1.1M STTR Sequential Phase II from Army

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Academic disciplines, Thermodynamic entropy, Philosophy of thermal and statistical physics, STTR, Small Business Innovation Research, Entropy, Cision, EED, Field-programmable gate array, Physical sciences, Classical mechanics

ESTES PARK, Colo., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Potomac Research LLC, a research collaborator of Verilock, along with the Ohio State University, has been selected by the Army to receive a $1.1M Sequential Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to further develop the Entropy Extraction Device (EED).

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  • ESTES PARK, Colo., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Potomac Research LLC, a research collaborator of Verilock, along with the Ohio State University, has been selected by the Army to receive a $1.1M Sequential Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to further develop the Entropy Extraction Device (EED).
  • This builds on the previous $1.1M Phase II STTR and will be used for environmental and accelerated aging tests when used as a firmware update for FPGAs.
  • "As the exclusive licensee of the EED's underlying technology, we see this award as a very positive signal of the commercial potential of our approach," said Jim Northup, CEO of Verilock.
  • In essence, the device can extract more entropy, or randomness, from the chip's physical characteristics than a traditional PUF.

VTG Awarded NAVSEA Prime Contract to Expedite Delivery of Innovative Technologies to the Fleet

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, STTR, VTG

"We are honored to support NAVSEA in harnessing the creativity, agility and entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses to deliver the highest-priority technology needs of the Navy," said John Hassoun, VTG president and CEO .

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  • "We are honored to support NAVSEA in harnessing the creativity, agility and entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses to deliver the highest-priority technology needs of the Navy," said John Hassoun, VTG president and CEO .
  • Under the five-year contract, VTG will provide program and project support services to the NAVSEA SBIR/STTR programs by defining focus areas, developing topics and identifying small business proposals and contractors to participate in the program.
  • Last September, NAVSEA SBIR/STTR received the prestigious DoD Vanguard award for recognition of its outstanding work in supporting the Navy's goal to "rapidly and adaptively procure innovative technologies from small businesses."
  • VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America's competitive advantage in the modern battlespace.

Astroport Space Technologies, awarded a NASA Technology Research contract for lunar construction

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Lunar science, Planetary science, Regolith, Space manufacturing, Lunar soil, STTR, Small Business Innovation Research, Space science, Applied sciences, Exploration of the Moon

NASA selected 289 small businesses and 47 research institutions to receive Phase I funding for its 2021 SBIR/STTR program .

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  • NASA selected 289 small businesses and 47 research institutions to receive Phase I funding for its 2021 SBIR/STTR program .
  • Astroport was one of only four Texas companies selected for this year\'s STTR program.\nAstroport Space Technologies, Inc. is a deep tech space start-up with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.
  • With this initial small contract we hope to plant the seeds for a San Antonio industry to become known for expertise in space construction processes and manufacturing.
  • "\nAstroport\'s Lunar Regolith Melting and Lunar Regolith Binding stabilization and solidification technologies are used for manufacturing feedstock for lunar construction.

NASA Invests $105 Million in US Small Business Technology Development

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Business models, Small business, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Entrepreneurship, NASA, Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments

The agency\'s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is furthering that legacy with 140 new Phase II awards to 127 U.S. small businesses that will help them move their innovations to market.\nThe awards to these small businesses, located across 34 states and Washington, D.C., total $105 million.

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  • The agency\'s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is furthering that legacy with 140 new Phase II awards to 127 U.S. small businesses that will help them move their innovations to market.\nThe awards to these small businesses, located across 34 states and Washington, D.C., total $105 million.
  • NASA\'s small business program is dedicated to finding the most useful technologies for the agency and the commercial marketplace, and sourcing those innovations from a diverse group of entrepreneurs with different backgrounds and perspectives.
  • "As the government helps get small businesses back on track, we value their commitment and dedication to supporting NASA missions and goals.
  • "\nCalifornia-based Micro Cooling Concepts has worked with NASA\'s SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program since 2004 on various thermal management innovations.

NASA Provides $45M Boost to US Small Businesses

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Small business, Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments, Technological Research and Development Authority

NASA has selected 365 U.S. small business proposals for initial funding from the agency's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program , a total investment of more than $45 million.

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  • NASA has selected 365 U.S. small business proposals for initial funding from the agency's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program , a total investment of more than $45 million.
  • NASA selected 289 small businesses and 47 research institutions to receive Phase I funding this year.
  • "We are excited to have a large cohort of new small businesses join the NASA family via the SBIR/STTR program," Reuter said.
  • Through the program, NASA works with U.S. small businesses and research institutions to advance cutting-edge technologies.

LiquidPiston Wins Air Force Contract To Overcome Shortcomings Of Batteries in eVTOL and UAS Propulsion

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Automotive, General Automotive, Air, Transport, Hardware, Defense, AFWERX, EVTOL, Flying car, VTOL, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Human activities, LiquidPiston, Inc., AFWERX and Agility Prime.

The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

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  • The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
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    The Air Force has awarded LiquidPiston a Phase I ($150,000) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract through its AFWERX operation to enable this development of the X-Engine.
  • Orbs fall into this category and are classified by their eVTOL capabilities but are not to be confused with flying cars or drones.
  • The US Air Force established AFWERX to expand technology, talent, and transition partnerships for rapid and affordable commercial and military capability.