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Jetoptera High Speed VTOL Wind Tunnel Tests Yield Exciting Results

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Friday, February 17, 2023

EDMONDS, Wash., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetoptera is getting exciting results in the wind tunnel!

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  • EDMONDS, Wash., Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetoptera is getting exciting results in the wind tunnel!
  • Jetoptera sub-contracted the University of Washington and the Kirsten Wind Tunnel team to carry out these tests.
  • Our CEO, Andrei Evulet stated: “We completed our wind tunnel test campaign under our fifth US Air Force contract.
  • HSVTOL Wind Tunnel Model: PH II STTR and HSVTOL Wind Tunnel Model: PH II STTR Rear View
    We built the 30% HSVTOL wind model with help from AeroTEC.

This Week in Tech News: 9 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, February 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • All-male founding teams raise nearly four times as much, on average, as all-female teams—almost $30 million compared to about $8 million.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for iRobot , CEVA , and GoDaddy .
  • - Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.
  • - Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Solstar Space Awarded Phase I STTR Contract by Department of Air Force (DAF) in Partnership with AFWERX and SpaceWERX

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit communications available, announced it was awarded a Phase I STTR contract by the Department of Air Force (DAF) to evaluate the company's Slayton Space Communicator for high-speed data communications. Solstar Space is developing a flight-proven modular device for spacecraft integration capable of providing satellite operators near real-time command and control through a 24/7 high bandwidth downlink and uplink data relay known as the Slayton Space Communicator. Solstar has partnered Dr. Andrei Zagrai, a mechanical engineering professor at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, for the initiative.

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  • SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit communications available, announced it was awarded a Phase I STTR contract by the Department of Air Force (DAF) to evaluate the company's Slayton Space Communicator for high-speed data communications.
  • Solstar has partnered Dr. Andrei Zagrai, a mechanical engineering professor at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, for the initiative.
  • "The U.S. Space Force and DAF manages over 100 satellites that perform critical strategic missions without margin for error.
  • The limited communications can lead to delayed mission commands to spacecraft or more serious consequences," says Brian Barnett, CEO, Solstar Space.

goTenna to Provide Mission-Critical Communications Network Monitoring and Analysis for U.S. Air Force 818th Operations Support Squadron

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.

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  • When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.
  • "Our DNOP capability will optimize battlefield mesh network performance and tactics to counter both man-made and natural RF impediments."
  • "goTenna's size, weight, and power make it the perfect choice to develop the Decoupled Network Operations Platform capability for Air Force Special Warfare," said Master Sgt.
  • As part of the Air Force's AFWERX Spark program, Draco works to bring next-level capabilities to the Tactical Air Control Parties Weapon System.

TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 24 Maryland companies to participate in the FY2023 FAST SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort. This program, now in its fifth 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. The companies in this year's cohort encompass a variety of technology disciplines, from medical devices to quantum computing to even biomanufacturing.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 24 Maryland companies to participate in the FY2023 FAST SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort.
  • As such, we continue to look for new ways to improve their chances of success—that's what our Proposal Lab is for," said TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall .
  • Companies selected to participate in TEDCO's Proposal Lab and submit proposals are, on average, seeing an award rate of 39%.
  • 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.

U.S. Air Force Awards Electra Strategic Funding Partnership Valued up to $85M to Develop Full-Scale Pre-Production eSTOL Aircraft

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.

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  • Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.
  • Designed for operations from soccer field-sized spaces, Electra's eSTOL represents a new class of aircraft, characterized by helicopter-like operational flexibility with performance and operating costs better than comparable fixed-wing aircraft.
  • "Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.
  • We value our partnership with Electra and look forward to supporting their continued development and future transition."

Sparta Science Awarded U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer Research Phase I Contract to Develop Objective, Scalable Decision Support Tool that Improves Efficiency of Rehabilitative Care Teams

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparta Science, the developer of a machine learning-based Movement Health platform, was recently awarded an AFWERX Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase I contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to develop an objective, scalable decision support tool that improves the efficiency of rehabilitation and performance optimization experts. This award is significant because it innovates and enhances human performance teams' capabilities by increasing reach, productivity, and effectiveness.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparta Science , the developer of a machine learning-based Movement Health platform, was recently awarded an AFWERX Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase I contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to develop an objective, scalable decision support tool that improves the efficiency of rehabilitation and performance optimization experts.
  • This award is significant because it innovates and enhances human performance teams' capabilities by increasing reach, productivity, and effectiveness.
  • "Machine learning is helping to quantify human movement across broader populations," said Professor Yun Raymond Fu, Founding Director of Smile Lab at Northeastern University.
  • "Musculoskeletal injury is the number one threat to an Airman's tactical readiness and lethality," said Dr. Phil Wagner, CEO and Founder of Sparta Science.

Washington Technology Industry Association Launches Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) Report

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Monday, January 23, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the launch of a new report, Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) in Washington State. Prepared by Moonbeam for the association's Advanced Technology Cluster, the report solidifies Washington's established expertise in quantum computing and highlights opportunities for specialization, QIS workforce expansion and collaboration with other material clusters around the country.

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  • New Data Highlights Opportunities for Specialization, Workforce Development and Collaboration to Achieve Greater Gains Locally and Beyond
    SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the launch of a new report, Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) in Washington State.
  • "This report validates our thesis that Washington state has the right mix of organizations and capabilities - ranging from startups to legacy enterprises - to ensure Washington becomes a global leader in both quantum adoption and commercialization."
  • "As quantum evolves, Washington state is well positioned to play a coordination and leadership role in quantum adoption both nationally and globally."
  • "The goal of the Northwest Quantum Nexus is to advance Quantum Information Sciences research and develop a QIS-trained workforce," said Krysta Svore, Distinguished Engineer and VP of Advanced Quantum Development at Microsoft , a founding NQN keystone partner.

OmniSync Incorporated Announces Successful Phase III Transition of its AI-Powered Innovation Matching Technology through the U.S. Department of Energy

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The Federal SBIR/STTR programs provide over $4B in early-stage, non-dilutive funding annually to qualified US-based small business startups to encourage the development of innovative technologies.

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  • The Federal SBIR/STTR programs provide over $4B in early-stage, non-dilutive funding annually to qualified US-based small business startups to encourage the development of innovative technologies.
  • The DOE participates in the SBIR/STTR program, awarding over $300M annually to startups developing transformative energy technologies.
  • Despite being awarded SBIR/STTR funding at the R&D phases (Phase I and Phase II) of technology development, awardees often find it challenging to progress into Phase III (commercialization).
  • OmniSync's Phase III award utilized the cross-agency sole source contracting authority afforded by the SBIR program, which significantly reduces the contracting process and timeline.

Jetoptera Completes Fourth USAF Awarded contract

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

It employs very reliable and low maintenance turbocompressors which are easy to adapt from current highly reliable turbines.

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  • It employs very reliable and low maintenance turbocompressors which are easy to adapt from current highly reliable turbines.
  • Jetoptera designed, built and tested an Upper Surface Blown Wing (USB) equipped powered-high-lift test article integrating Jetoptera’s Fluidic Propulsive System™ (FPS™).
  • Jetoptera teamed with Scaled Composites, a Northrop Grumman company, for the design of the high lift system and test article, as well as the conceptual design of the HSVTOL aircraft.
  • The period of performance for this Direct to Phase II Contract was fifteen months.