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Branch Technology Awarded $1.13M USAF SBIR Contract to Develop 3D-Printed Energy-Efficient Retrofit System at Kirtland AFB

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Branch Technology collaborates with US Air Force to provide 3D-printed energy efficient retrofit of existing building.

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  • Branch Technology collaborates with US Air Force to provide 3D-printed energy efficient retrofit of existing building.
  • David Goodloe, Program Development Manager for Branch, said, "The Air Force has been an incredible innovation partner.
  • Their commitment to sponsoring and transitioning game-changing technologies is unparalleled in my experience working with the government.
  • This project will enable us to develop and demonstrate a fully scalable and customizable 3D printed retrofit panel system that can be tailored to an existing building's geometry to drastically enhance its energy efficiency.

Umbra Selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase II Contract

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on Space-Based Moving Target Indication (MTI) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Umbra will leverage its market leading wide-bandwidth, affordable space systems, uniquely operating in paired flight, to develop and demonstrate Maritime and Ground MTI (MMTI and GMTI) capabilities. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) 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 August 9, 2023, Umbra accelerated its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on Space-Based Moving Target Indication (MTI) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • Umbra will leverage its market leading wide-bandwidth, affordable space systems, uniquely operating in paired flight, to develop and demonstrate Maritime and Ground MTI (MMTI and GMTI) capabilities.
  • Umbra is committed to partnering with AFWERX, the broader DAF, as well as other DoD and IC stakeholders.
  • We intend to bring the best Umbra has to offer, including affordable spacecraft and ground infrastructure, and market leading SAR technology."

Dynepic Earns $1.25M Contract to Expand Digital Thread Capabilities on MOTAR and Future-proof USAF Training Content

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • "During our exploration in Phase 1, it became clear there was no cohesive standard for how to identify, track, and remix 3D assets across USAF groups, causing major hiccups and wasted time for Airmen when they could be leveling up their training readiness," said Krissa Watry, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dynepic.
  • "With MOTAR's digital thread capabilities, users can maintain links (the digital thread) to original authoritative sources while also creating digital remixes, ensuring all training apps are leveraging the most current certified models and ultimately future-proofing United States Air Force (USAF) content within MOTAR Hub."
  • 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.

LEAP and VentureWell Celebrate the Success of the 2023 Ascend MedTech Accelerator Program

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Lansing, Mich., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and VentureWell are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 2023 Ascend MedTech Accelerator program.

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  • Lansing, Mich., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and VentureWell are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 2023 Ascend MedTech Accelerator program.
  • The program was part of LEAP's visionary plan to expand the region's Life Sciences and MedTech industry cluster.
  • With the Ascend MedTech Accelerator and the SBIR + STTR MedTech Accelerator program's success, LEAP continues to drive high-wage job growth and improve healthcare outcomes in the region.
  • Visit the VentureWell website to learn about the companies that took part in the VentureWell Ascend Accelerator.

RTI Awarded $1.25M Defense Research Contract to Develop Data-Centric Threat Detection Capabilities for Real-Time Networks

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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This will provide a faster and more accurate threat and anomaly detection capability, enabling more effective and targeted responses to cyber-attacks, equipment failures, and human error.

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  • This will provide a faster and more accurate threat and anomaly detection capability, enabling more effective and targeted responses to cyber-attacks, equipment failures, and human error.
  • “With the ever-increasing cyber threats to defense and industrial networks, RTI believes that this research is vital to leveraging the power of data-centric networking to build more secure systems,” said Dr. Paul Pazandak, Director of Research at RTI.
  • We are building upon our existing research activities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber model-based systems engineering and data-centric security.
  • To learn more about RTI's advanced research activities, please visit the RTI website .

Trethera Receives NIH Grant for Preclinical Development in the Pediatric Neurologic Disease Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Trethera’s first-in-class small molecule, TRE-515, holds the only FDA Orphan Drug designation for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), an acute neurologic disease principally of children.

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  • Trethera’s first-in-class small molecule, TRE-515, holds the only FDA Orphan Drug designation for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), an acute neurologic disease principally of children.
  • ADEM is an autoimmune disease that can present with fever and difficulty walking as well as loss of consciousness and coma.
  • The grant will advance IND enabling studies for a disease where no approved therapies currently exist.
  • Furthermore, should the FDA approve TRE-515 for commercial use in ADEM, Trethera would be eligible for a pediatric priority review voucher.

Wallaroo.AI Receives Small Business Technology Transfer Award to Advance AI On-Orbit

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • By leveraging AI at the edge, Wallaroo.AI empowers the US Space Force, the primary beneficiary of this groundbreaking project.
  • This revolutionary development promises to transform automation in space by leveraging AI for robotics, refueling, and protecting satellites from space debris.
  • Wallaroo.AI was among only 20 companies chosen for the Phase II program, highlighting its leadership in the field.

Synaptic Aviation Wins U.S. Air Force Contract

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptic Aviation announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on utilizing Synaptic Aviation's AI technology to address the most pressing challenges of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Synaptic Aviation will deploy its highly accurate, enterprise-grade AI software solution in a test environment to enable the DAF to monitor and improve upon its operational safety procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Synaptic Aviation, an AI-powered technology company, wins United States Air Force contract.
  • MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptic Aviation announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on utilizing Synaptic Aviation's AI technology to address the most pressing challenges of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • Synaptic Aviation will deploy its highly accurate, enterprise-grade AI software solution in a test environment to enable the DAF to monitor and improve upon its operational safety procedures.
  • Synaptic Aviation was selected for its disruptive approach to mitigating operational safety risks by providing its innovative AI software models which will in turn strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

ZE Government Solutions Announces Air Force SBIR Phase I Contract to Deploy AI-Based Threat Detection on Indoor Drones

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection leader ZeroEyes, today announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on threat detection using indoor drones to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection leader ZeroEyes, today announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I contract focused on threat detection using indoor drones to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • The integrated solution will combine ZEGS' AI-based object detection video analytics with confined space unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platforms.
  • This will proactively provide operators and force protection teams with crucial situational awareness, enabling them to rapidly respond to threats in indoor and confined locations that are not suitable for traditional UAS platforms.
  • 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.

SemanticGuard™ Inc. wins Phase II SBIR for U.S. Air Force F-22 cyber intrusion, detection, and prevention

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SemanticGuard announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25M focused on GUARDx cyber protection and resiliency to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • SemanticGuard announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25M focused on GUARDx cyber protection and resiliency to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • “SemanticGuard is honored to win this contract - we exceed the U.S. Government Zero Trust requirements for Software Assurance and Embedded Security with funding from the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • SemanticGuard is delivering a new category of application security to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and DoD needs,” said Eron Heard, CEO of SemanticGuard.
  • “The Department of the Air Force is constantly searching for the next generation of technology to make our warfighters safer and more efficient,” said Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX director and chief commercialization officer for the DAF.