SBIR

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.

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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 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.

United States Navy Awards Overair SBIR Contract to Advance Unique Individual Blade Control (IBC)Technology

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the United States Navy has awarded Overair a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract to further develop the high-integrity individual blade control (IBC) technology integrated into its Butterfly eVTOL aircraft.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the United States Navy has awarded Overair a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract to further develop the high-integrity individual blade control (IBC) technology integrated into its Butterfly eVTOL aircraft.
  • Under the agreement, Overair will advance the IBC system for potential Navy use with a specific focus on safety-critical architecture.
  • The research and technology is expected to help future military rotorcraft become more damage-resistant and reliable in combat.
  • “This SBIR award is important validation that our IBC technology is truly groundbreaking and will be a key contributor to Butterfly’s exceptional, market-leading performance and capabilities,” said Overair CEO, Ben Tigner.

Epazz Holdings: ZenaDrone Was Awarded Phase 1 US Air Force SBIR Dual-Purpose Technology Contract

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Transfer, STTR, Partnership, Small Business Innovation Research, SBIR, Research, Atmosphere of Earth, Air force, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX, United States Air Force, OTC, Mobile phone

The company is working with an assigned US Air Force contract agent to complete the paperwork and begin the contract over the next year.

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  • The company is working with an assigned US Air Force contract agent to complete the paperwork and begin the contract over the next year.
  • ZenaDrone has 90 days to complete the contract to apply for SBIR phase II, which will include funding up to $1.2 million if successful.
  • This award is part of a partnership with AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory.
  • Epazz ZenaDrone is excited to be part of phase 1 of the SBIR program and to have the opportunity to present ZenaDrone as an innovative, dual-purpose technology for defense-related drone applications.

America’s Seed Fund Road Tours Coming to 16 States and Territories to Engage Entrepreneurs Creating Cutting-Edge Technologies

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Transfer, Associate, STTR, Small business, Partner, Small Business Innovation Research, SBIR, Host, Innovation, FAST, SBA, Organization, Investment, Renewable energy

America’s Seed Fund finances cutting-edge research & development (R&D), providing over $4 billion each year in non-dilutive funding from across 11 participating federal agencies.

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  • America’s Seed Fund finances cutting-edge research & development (R&D), providing over $4 billion each year in non-dilutive funding from across 11 participating federal agencies.
  • America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs directly with federal agencies that fund non-dilutive SBIR/STTR grants and contracts.
  • The Road Tour plays an important role in increasing the engagement of our nation’s entrepreneurs with organizations supporting and financing next-generation innovations.
  • The Road Tour will kick off with America’s Seed Fund Week, a Virtual Road Tour ahead of four in-person road tours scheduled to visit 16 states and territories in 2024.

SBA Convenes Third Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit December 13-14

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced that the third annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit will be held on December 13-14.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced that the third annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit will be held on December 13-14.
  • “The Innovation Ecosystem Summit convenes leaders from the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem alongside government, nonprofit, and philanthropic institutions to advance innovation in America,” said SBA Administrator Guzman.
  • Participants will learn best practices and initiatives to help gain access to government funding and other sources of capital to drive innovation.
  • The summit will also focus on creative and actionable ways to build a network that is inclusive of underrepresented communities.

Ascent Solar to Pursue Multiple Federal Funding Opportunities for Allocation in 2024

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Primary energy, Lead, DARPA, ASTI, Partnership, CIGS, SBIR, NASA, AFRL, Research, Small Business Administration, Small business, Energy efficiency, Agrivoltaics, DOE, Ascent, Small Business Innovation Research, Silicon, Ministry of Energy, Organization, Renewable energy

The Company plans to do this both individually as well as in partnership with like-minded industry players whose technologies and manufacturing processes complement Ascent’s own unique capabilities.

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  • The Company plans to do this both individually as well as in partnership with like-minded industry players whose technologies and manufacturing processes complement Ascent’s own unique capabilities.
  • “We’ve very optimistic about our recent technological breakthroughs and the increased research and commercialization opportunities that would come with the selection of our funding applications to these organizations,” said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.
  • “Further funding through programs such as the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy FOA s and SBIR grants would allow greater opportunities for the Ascent team to advance our cutting edge technologies and drive revenue.
  • Ascent is well positioned in 2024 to lead and partner in federally funded research to further advance and commercialize innovative solar technologies.

Expanding Our Mission: Alerje Tackles Opioid Crisis in Military and Veteran Communities, Leveraging Proven AI Tech for Rapid Naloxone Distribution

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Technology, Mental Health, Other Defense, Military, Software, Other Health, Health, Data Management, Defense, Transfer, STTR, Policy, Small business, Small Business Innovation Research, Government, SBIR, Atmosphere of Earth, Emergency medicine, Air force, Air Force Research Laboratory, RNDS, AFWERX, Radar, DAF, Renewable energy

Alerje, Inc. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I focused on focusing on a Rapid Naloxone Deployment System (RNDS) to address some of the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and beyond in our country.

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  • Alerje, Inc. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase I focused on focusing on a Rapid Naloxone Deployment System (RNDS) to address some of the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and beyond in our country.
  • “We’re deeply committed to leveraging our team’s technical ‘super powers’ and industry experience to address the escalating opioid crisis.
  • Our journey in health tech, especially in emergency medicine, has always had the opioid epidemic on our radar,” said Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO of Alerje.
  • “We're excited to bring our fresh perspective and partnerships to providing much needed aid in this growing crisis.

DLA Extending Partnership with LocatorX for Advanced Inventory Automation

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Data Management, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Professional Services, Small Business, Transport, Software, Other Defense, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Defense, Contracts, Partnership, Woman, DLA, SBIR, Acquisition, Internet of things, Small Business Innovation Research

“We are honored to continue to what we expect to be a long-term partnership with the dedicated men and women of the DLA, to build the foundation for the next generation of smart logistics.

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  • “We are honored to continue to what we expect to be a long-term partnership with the dedicated men and women of the DLA, to build the foundation for the next generation of smart logistics.
  • Our partnership will enhance national security and operational resilience,” commented Chester Kennedy, CEO of LocatorX.
  • Instantaneously knowing your critical inventory status globally and having the ability to execute actions proactively based on the data, is a game changer.
  • We are exceptionally proud to partner with DLA to bring next-level tracking and tracing capabilities into their inventory process and gain additional actionable insights,” commented LocatorX Board member and Major General (Retired), James R. Myles.

Army Applications Laboratory Selects Firehawk Aerospace as a Supplier for the Javelin, Stinger, and GMLR System

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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The SBIR Phase III contract accelerates Firehawk's mission to reshape SRM propulsion, focusing on eliminating supply chain bottlenecks and bolstering system stability.

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  • The SBIR Phase III contract accelerates Firehawk's mission to reshape SRM propulsion, focusing on eliminating supply chain bottlenecks and bolstering system stability.
  • Will Edwards, CEO of Firehawk Aerospace, comments, "The Phase III funding reflects our team's ability to push aerospace technology boundaries, positioning Firehawk at the forefront of innovation in tactical weapon systems."
  • By sidestepping traditional materials, Firehawk mitigates supply chain vulnerabilities, creating a resilient system ready for evolving threats.
  • The U.S. Army, recognizing the need for propulsion systems unaffected by supply chain issues, supports Firehawk Aerospace.

NUTS Technologies selected by AFWERX for Insider Threat Defense

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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GLENCOE. Ill., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NUTS Technologies announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award for phase I in the amount of $74,277 focused on Insider Threat Defense (ITD) 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. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on December 11th, 2023, NUTS Tech 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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  • NUTS Technologies innovative Zero Trust Data solution for Insider Threat Defense will revolutionize Department of Defense (DoD) data security capabilities.
  • Ill., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NUTS Technologies announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award for phase I in the amount of $74,277 focused on Insider Threat Defense (ITD) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • "We are honored and humbled the selection by AFWERX recognizing our innovative technical controls to combat insider threats.
  • DoD priorities such as Insider Threat Defense, JADC2, and data meshes that require accessible, resilient data across domains can benefit from the capabilities provided by NUTS."