National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Communications Infrastructure

Beamlink

Grant in 2022
Beamlink builds last mile cell networks, decreasing disaster zone network downtimes from months to a matter of days and providing rural clinics and refugee camps better access to healthtech and education

SkyGig

Grant in 2022
SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Cambrian Works

Grant in 2021
Cambrian Works is a space technology development firm focused on advancing fault-tolerant communications networks for both Earth and lunar constellations. The company specializes in creating hardware and software solutions that serve as a space network provider, enabling flexible connectivity to meet diverse client requirements. Its technologies are designed to facilitate low-latency and secure communication, allowing clients to efficiently implement networks that connect to bus processors and manage cross-link and downlink communications terminals. Cambrian Works can operate as a standalone software package on satellite processors or be integrated into the GigRouter for enhanced connectivity and routing capabilities.

TFWireless

Grant in 2021
TFWireless specializes in advanced wireless communications technology, focusing on the commercialization of rateless codec technology. This innovative platform enhances performance and achieves significant cost reductions in wireless communications, addressing critical factors such as latency, processing speeds, and energy consumption. The company's technology is applicable in both space communication and terrestrial wireless networks, facilitating reliable transmission of information between transmitters and receivers in various environments. Through its transformative solutions, TFWireless aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wireless communication systems.

Soctera

Grant in 2021
Manufacturer of aluminium nitride-based power amplifiers intended for next-generation communication performances in defence and telecommunications applications. The company offers aluminum and nitride-based power transistors with the ability to produce MW-frequency signals which also translates to an increase in the distance a wireless signal can travel, enabling clients to allow power operation at lower temperatures.
TLC Millimeter Wave Products provides front-end wired and wireless communication devices, delivering military and commercial companies' bandwidth to back-end applications and servers. They offer increased power, speed, and reliability in millimeter-wave and microwave products.

Avicena

Grant in 2021
Avicena specializes in developing advanced optical interconnectivity technology aimed at enhancing inter-chip communication. By leveraging innovations in silicon photonics and plasmonics, Avicena's solutions provide ultra-dense, low-latency, and low-cost optical interconnects that significantly improve system performance compared to traditional electrical interconnects. The company's platform allows for multi-chip connectivity, facilitating higher throughput and greater power efficiency, which helps clients reduce energy consumption while boosting overall system capabilities. Through these advancements, Avicena addresses critical needs in chip-to-chip interconnects, offering a transformative approach to modern computing challenges.
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

US Air Tech

Grant in 2020
US Air Tech develops a low-cost advanced satellite communication ground terminal and satellite module. The company's headquarters are in Tucson, Arizona.

Pi-Radio

Grant in 2020
Developer and provider of low-power fully-digital transceiver designed for future mmWave radios. The company democratize experimental wireless research through plainly affordable SDR systems that feature advanced wireless technologies, combined with free and open-source software implementations, enabling wireless engineers to create technologies related to 6G and beyond.

Emanate Wireless

Grant in 2020
Emanate Wireless builds solutions that continuously monitor the operation and productivity of key clinical assets at healthcare facilities. The management of clinical assets that are constantly moving and/or in use can be chaotic. Optimizing this process is key to enhancing productivity and reducing staff stress.

TRAXyL

Grant in 2020
TRAXyL, Inc. specializes in the installation of optical fiber through its innovative product, FiberTRAX, which allows municipalities and internet service providers to distribute optical fiber directly on road surfaces without the need for traditional trenching. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, the company addresses the last mile connectivity challenge by providing a patented method that enhances the deployment of fiber optics. This approach not only accelerates the rollout of high-speed internet, particularly in underserved areas, but also facilitates improved connectivity for essential locations such as campuses, hospitals, and military bases, thereby contributing to efforts to close the digital divide and support the expansion of 5G networks.

Qunnect

Grant in 2020
Qunnect, LLC is a technology company based in Stony Brook, New York, specializing in the development of light-based modular devices designed for transmitting, storing, and receiving encrypted information. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Quantum Information Technology group at Stony Brook University, Qunnect focuses on creating advanced quantum devices that leverage principles of quantum physics to facilitate ultra-secure networks. These devices ensure that any observation of data is detected by the sender or recipient, enhancing cybersecurity. The company's offerings include solutions in quantum computing, quantum sensors, quantum cryptography, and quantum networks, among others. By engineering novel quantum memories and sources, Qunnect aims to revolutionize information networks and quantum computing, contributing to the evolution of cybersecurity into real-time threat detection systems.

ChameleonCloud

Grant in 2020
Cloud services have become ubiquitous to all major 21st century economic activities. However, cloud services and technologies can be significantly more powerful than they are now. A persistent barrier to further advancement has been the lack of a large-scale and open cloud research platforms. With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Chameleon project will provide such a large-scale platform to the open research community allowing them explore transformative concepts in deeply programmable cloud services, design, and core technologies. Chameleon will allow users to explore problems ranging from the creation of Software as a Service to kernel support for virtualization. This broad range of supported research includes many other areas such as developing Platforms as a Service, creating new and optimizing existing Infrastructure as a Service components, investigating software-defined networking, and optimizing virtualization technologies. The Chameleon testbed, will be deployed at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center and will consist of 650 multi-core cloud nodes, 5PB of total disk space, and leverage 100 Gbps connection between the sites. While a large part of the testbed will consist of homogenous hardware to support large-scale experiments, a portion of it will support heterogeneous units allowing experimentation with high-memory, large-disk, low-power, GPU, and co-processor units. The project will also leverage existing FutureGrid hardware at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center in its first year to provide a transition period for the existing FutureGrid community of experimental users. To support the broad range of experiments experiments described above, the project will support a graduated configuration system allowing full user configurability of the software stack, from provisioning of bare metal and network interconnects to delivery of fully functioning cloud environments. A special feature of Chameleon is that it provides for an exceptionally close integration of clouds and networks, which substantially enhances the capabilities of both. In addition, to facilitate experiments, Chameleon will support a set of services designed to meet researchers needs, including support for experimental management, reproducibility, and repositories of trace and workload data of production cloud workloads. The project is led by the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago and partners from the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the International Center for Advanced Internet Research at Northwestern University, the Ohio State University, and University of Texas at San Antonio, comprising a highly qualified and experienced team. The team includes members from the NSF supported FutureGrid project and from the GENI community, both forerunners of the NSFCloud solicitation under which this project is funded. Chameleon will also form a set of partnerships with commercial and academic clouds, such as Rackspace, CERN and Open Science Data Cloud (OSDC), and will partner with other testbeds, notably GENI and INRIA's Grid'5000 testbed.

SkyGig

Grant in 2020
SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Optipulse

Grant in 2020
Optipulse, Inc. designs and manufactures wireless communication equipment for intercity and residential communication connection grid.

Curated Networks

Grant in 2020
Curated Networks develops a disruptive link-layer/network layer routing and forwarding paradigm. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.

GenXComm

Grant in 2019
GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.

Axalume

Grant in 2019
Axalume is a fabless semiconductor startup focused on developing advanced silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at addressing interconnect bottlenecks in servers, data centers, and high-performance networking systems. Their proprietary technology integrates silicon photonic circuits with silicon electronics, offering significant improvements in performance metrics. Axalume's upcoming electronic-photonic integrated circuit (EPIC) chipsets are engineered to enhance the efficiency and scalability of data center operations, promising up to a 4.5x increase in density, a 3.5x boost in energy efficiency, and a 2x reduction in latency compared to existing networking components. The company's product offerings will include silicon photonics intellectual property, chipsets, and architectural solutions tailored to optimize internet data centers, making them faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. With recognition from commercial, academic, and government sectors, Axalume is positioned to play a pivotal role in the evolution of cloud computing infrastructure.

Embedor Technologies

Grant in 2019
Embedor Technologies specializes in developing wireless sensor systems designed to monitor the structural health of civil infrastructure. Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, the company offers a smart sensor platform and software framework that enables real-time assessment of structural conditions, addressing both extreme events and long-term deterioration. By integrating data processing and interpretation capabilities directly into edge devices, Embedor effectively mitigates the challenges associated with data overload often seen in many Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This innovative approach allows for efficient and reliable monitoring of infrastructure, ensuring safety and longevity.

SkyGig

Grant in 2019
SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sky Quantum

Grant in 2019
Sky Quantum offers quantum communication products and services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

inFocus Networks

Grant in 2019
inFocus Networks develops high-bandwidth network fabrics that enable networked systems through novel photonic technologies. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Diego, California.

MobIQ

Grant in 2019
MobIQ is the 1st mobile device-based network analytics solution for mobile virtual network operators and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT).
Millimeter Wave Systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in millimeter wave and microwave hardware solutions. The company develops a range of products, including subsystems, modules, components, and antennas, as well as advanced technologies such as cryogenic quantum-limited parametric amplifiers and latching junction ferrite circulators. These innovations are utilized in various applications, including medical scanners, sensors, automobile radars, and high data-rate communications. Millimeter Wave Systems aims to provide consistent quality in production while offering customizable solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Mesh++

Grant in 2019
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.

Comake

Grant in 2018
Comake is a software platform that addresses the challenges faced by modern knowledge workers who navigate multiple communication channels and fragmented information systems. By consolidating and contextualizing digital information from various sources, Comake provides users with a single interface to view, search, communicate, share, and collaborate on content. The platform automatically maps emails, messages, files, and tasks to relevant employees, clients, and projects, enhancing internal communication and fostering valuable connections across organizations. As more collaborators join, the platform's utility increases, making it an effective tool for improving workflow and collaboration within teams.

Stabilitas

Grant in 2018
Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. develops a platform which provide security and intelligence data. It provides data for security managers, intelligence teams, corporate protection teams, and travel managers. The company develops SigActs, a platform which provides information and context about risks around, and PACE Notify, a platform for communicating security data through SMS, voice, email, and application. The company was formerly known as A & H Stabilitas Ventures, Inc. Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of August 11, 2020, Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ONSOLVE, LLC.

LYT

Grant in 2018
SinWaves, Inc. is a wireless communication company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It focuses on developing a roadside communication network that integrates Internet of Things technologies, vehicular networks, and wireless sensor networks. The company manufactures detection systems aimed at enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow management. By creating a cloud platform that connects vehicle telemetry with traffic light infrastructure, SinWaves enables real-time applications designed to enhance mobility and support autonomous vehicles. The platform utilizes existing city networks and algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings based on varying conditions, such as time of day and traffic volume. Initial applications include emergency vehicle preemption and prioritizing public transit, contributing to more efficient road networks.

eSat Global

Grant in 2018
eSAT Global, founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in providing direct-to-satellite connectivity solutions designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company focuses on ultra-low power, two-way, and low-latency narrowband services that cater to various industries, including power distribution, oil and gas, smart agriculture, transportation, and maritime sectors. eSAT Global's solutions operate independently of terrestrial infrastructure or backhaul, offering global coverage with latency under two seconds. This capability enables clients to enhance their operational efficiency and minimize losses.
LOB researches and tests novel architectures of integrated circuits.

Swarm Technologies

Grant in 2018
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.

i5 Technologies

Grant in 2018
i5 Technology designs and develops smart antenna systems for next generation wireless communications platforms. The company’s innovative multi-functional reconfigurable antenna (MRA) technology overcomes the challenges of legacy systems and delivers significant performance gains with reduced cost and space efficiency. MRAs are capable of dynamically adapting frequency, radiation pattern and polarization based on the requirements of the environment and the communication network.

Jeeva

Grant in 2018
Jeeva Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing transmission devices utilizing Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth technologies. Incorporated in 2015, Jeeva focuses on enhancing internet connectivity for a wide range of devices, aiming to support the growing demand for connectivity solutions among the next billion users. Through its innovative products, the company addresses the challenges of connecting more devices in an increasingly digital world.

Axalume

Grant in 2017
Axalume is a fabless semiconductor startup focused on developing advanced silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at addressing interconnect bottlenecks in servers, data centers, and high-performance networking systems. Their proprietary technology integrates silicon photonic circuits with silicon electronics, offering significant improvements in performance metrics. Axalume's upcoming electronic-photonic integrated circuit (EPIC) chipsets are engineered to enhance the efficiency and scalability of data center operations, promising up to a 4.5x increase in density, a 3.5x boost in energy efficiency, and a 2x reduction in latency compared to existing networking components. The company's product offerings will include silicon photonics intellectual property, chipsets, and architectural solutions tailored to optimize internet data centers, making them faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. With recognition from commercial, academic, and government sectors, Axalume is positioned to play a pivotal role in the evolution of cloud computing infrastructure.

GenXComm

Grant in 2017
GenXComm, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which allows telecommunications carriers to maximize the use of available spectrum. This innovative technology enables full duplex communication, permitting simultaneous transmission and reception of signals on the same channel. As carriers prepare for 5G deployments to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm's S-SIX technology stands out by significantly enhancing network throughput, reducing latency, and improving adaptability and security. Overall, GenXComm's solutions are positioned to support the demands of an increasingly connected world.
LOB researches and tests novel architectures of integrated circuits.

Astrapi

Grant in 2017
Astrapi Corporation specializes in the design and implementation of innovative spiral-based signal modulation communication systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of engineering services, including the design of spiral-based waveforms, simulation modeling, and integration support for users' system designs. Astrapi also focuses on intellectual property licensing, research and development, and commercial licensing services. The company's unique approach to signal modulation, which utilizes complex spirals, has demonstrated significant performance improvements over traditional circular modulation methods, both theoretically and through software simulations. These advancements include effective band-limiting with pulse-shaping filters and considerations for various noise types, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of communication systems.

Intentionet

Grant in 2017
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.

MuMec

Grant in 2017
MuMec is a fabless startup building new wireless data transmission technology that uses drastically lower operating power. With these new wireless transceivers, the power budget is low enough to allow continuous operation of sensor node devices for years while using only scavenged or battery power.

Lextrum

Grant in 2017
Lextrum, Inc. is a communications technology company specializing in full-duplex and reconfigurable antenna technologies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Lextrum focuses on innovative solutions in the communications sector. As of August 31, 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Transform-X, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Multicore Photonics

Grant in 2017
Multicore Photonics specializes in the design and packaging of commercially scalable direct OEM replacement fiber optic sensors and instrumentation using MCF fiber technology, a fiber technology initially developed at CREOL (UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics). Multicore sensors can measure temperature, pressure, chemical, flow, and structural conditions in excess of 1000-degree C and enable Best-in-Class companies to successfully implementing strategies around leveraging advanced asset management capabilities. Asset Performance Management (APM) is a term that is not well defined in the industry. The main goal of APM is to synchronize operations, maintenance, IT, and corporate goals to improve profitability and shareholder value. This requires visibility into all aspects of the asset lifecycle in addition to having real-time information about the asset condition. Multicore Photonics fiber, sensor and interrogation technologies aid in APM’s maximization of RoA (Return on Assets) and helps achieve a competitive advantage while reducing total asset lifecycle costs through Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), analytics, and asset performance monitoring.

TRAXyL

Grant in 2017
TRAXyL, Inc. specializes in the installation of optical fiber through its innovative product, FiberTRAX, which allows municipalities and internet service providers to distribute optical fiber directly on road surfaces without the need for traditional trenching. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, the company addresses the last mile connectivity challenge by providing a patented method that enhances the deployment of fiber optics. This approach not only accelerates the rollout of high-speed internet, particularly in underserved areas, but also facilitates improved connectivity for essential locations such as campuses, hospitals, and military bases, thereby contributing to efforts to close the digital divide and support the expansion of 5G networks.

Swarm Technologies

Grant in 2016
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.

LYT

Grant in 2016
SinWaves, Inc. is a wireless communication company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It focuses on developing a roadside communication network that integrates Internet of Things technologies, vehicular networks, and wireless sensor networks. The company manufactures detection systems aimed at enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow management. By creating a cloud platform that connects vehicle telemetry with traffic light infrastructure, SinWaves enables real-time applications designed to enhance mobility and support autonomous vehicles. The platform utilizes existing city networks and algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings based on varying conditions, such as time of day and traffic volume. Initial applications include emergency vehicle preemption and prioritizing public transit, contributing to more efficient road networks.

K&A Wireless

Grant in 2016
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.

K&A Wireless

Grant in 2016
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.

VoiceVibes

Grant in 2016
VoiceVibes empowers people to be more effective communicators. Our innovative voice analytics technology shows exactly how you can improve your oral communication and make the best impression – every time!

RF Pixels

Series A in 2016
RF Pixels is a technology company that provides next generation wireless solutions, enabling 5G.

Stabilitas

Grant in 2016
Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. develops a platform which provide security and intelligence data. It provides data for security managers, intelligence teams, corporate protection teams, and travel managers. The company develops SigActs, a platform which provides information and context about risks around, and PACE Notify, a platform for communicating security data through SMS, voice, email, and application. The company was formerly known as A & H Stabilitas Ventures, Inc. Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of August 11, 2020, Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ONSOLVE, LLC.

Intentionet

Grant in 2016
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.

i5 Technologies

Grant in 2016
i5 Technology designs and develops smart antenna systems for next generation wireless communications platforms. The company’s innovative multi-functional reconfigurable antenna (MRA) technology overcomes the challenges of legacy systems and delivers significant performance gains with reduced cost and space efficiency. MRAs are capable of dynamically adapting frequency, radiation pattern and polarization based on the requirements of the environment and the communication network.

Astrapi

Grant in 2016
Astrapi Corporation specializes in the design and implementation of innovative spiral-based signal modulation communication systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of engineering services, including the design of spiral-based waveforms, simulation modeling, and integration support for users' system designs. Astrapi also focuses on intellectual property licensing, research and development, and commercial licensing services. The company's unique approach to signal modulation, which utilizes complex spirals, has demonstrated significant performance improvements over traditional circular modulation methods, both theoretically and through software simulations. These advancements include effective band-limiting with pulse-shaping filters and considerations for various noise types, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of communication systems.

Mode

Grant in 2016
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking services. It operates the Mode Core, a high-performance software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that utilizes a real-time network control breakthrough. This network enhances enterprise wide area networks (WANs) by delivering reliable connectivity and enabling cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency applications. Mode's solutions cater to remote offices, mobile users, and data centers, allowing for improved network performance and efficiency. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists, Mode has been recognized for its innovative routing system, Mode HALO, which optimizes network traffic. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and the National Science Foundation.

OceanComm

Grant in 2016
OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

VoiceVibes

Grant in 2016
VoiceVibes empowers people to be more effective communicators. Our innovative voice analytics technology shows exactly how you can improve your oral communication and make the best impression – every time!

Multicore Photonics

Grant in 2015
Multicore Photonics specializes in the design and packaging of commercially scalable direct OEM replacement fiber optic sensors and instrumentation using MCF fiber technology, a fiber technology initially developed at CREOL (UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics). Multicore sensors can measure temperature, pressure, chemical, flow, and structural conditions in excess of 1000-degree C and enable Best-in-Class companies to successfully implementing strategies around leveraging advanced asset management capabilities. Asset Performance Management (APM) is a term that is not well defined in the industry. The main goal of APM is to synchronize operations, maintenance, IT, and corporate goals to improve profitability and shareholder value. This requires visibility into all aspects of the asset lifecycle in addition to having real-time information about the asset condition. Multicore Photonics fiber, sensor and interrogation technologies aid in APM’s maximization of RoA (Return on Assets) and helps achieve a competitive advantage while reducing total asset lifecycle costs through Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), analytics, and asset performance monitoring.

Shoelace Wireless

Grant in 2015
Shoelace Wireless. Boosting Mobile Internet Speed, Reliability and Security

MuMec

Grant in 2015
MuMec is a fabless startup building new wireless data transmission technology that uses drastically lower operating power. With these new wireless transceivers, the power budget is low enough to allow continuous operation of sensor node devices for years while using only scavenged or battery power.

VizCommunication

Grant in 2015
VizCommunication is a visual communication platform that makes the written and spoken language more accessible. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Network Perception

Grant in 2015
Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Opcondys

Grant in 2015
Opcondys, Inc. develops an optical switching device for power grid control and fault detection. The company offers Opticondistor (OTV), an electronic device for grid tied energy storage, traction drives, high voltage power supplies, and high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) and flexible ac Transmission system (FACTS) equipment for grid modernization applications. It serves energy sector and manufacturers of high voltage equipment. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Manteca, California.

VLNcomm

Grant in 2015
VLNComm is a prominent company specializing in Visible Light Communication (VLC), commonly known as Li-Fi technology. This innovative approach allows for wireless data transmission by utilizing optical energy, combining illumination and data services simultaneously. VLNComm's systems are designed to enhance internet speeds in multiuser indoor environments, leveraging the broad bandwidth of visible light. Additionally, the technology supports location-based services, functioning as an indoor GPS that accurately estimates user positions. By promoting eco-friendly lighting solutions that serve dual purposes, VLNComm aims to advance alternative data communication techniques and improve connectivity for various applications.

K&A Wireless

Grant in 2015
K&A is continuing its development of an innovative wireless spectrum intelligence technology in support of next-generation Internet of Things/Everything (IoT-IoE) applications. This will improve spectrum utilization and surety of data in the presence of many other connected users and devices. Market focus is IoT-IoE pollution mitigation in the transportation and smart city segments. McKinsey estimates smart city IoT will have an economic impact of $0.9T to $1.7T (trillion) by 2025. Utilization of spectrum intelligence as part of the IoT-IoE infrastructure improves not only the performance and reliability of the entire system, but also creates a new Natural EcoSystem™ that is unattainable without it. The combined efforts will identify polluting vehicles, create new revenue streams, support regulations and improved driver behavior, provide operational efficiencies, contribute to cleaner air and lower healthcare costs, and enable a better quality of life. K&A’s commercialization partner is SensorComm Technologies, Inc. who is mass-customizing a state-of-the-art NOx emission sensor. SensorComm has engaged K&A to develop the wireless IoT-IoE infrastructure for the NOx sensor, which focuses on smart monitoring of NOx emissions from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle as part of an air quality monitoring system. Active pilot programs are in place in the U.S. with additional pilots being implemented globally. K&A provided foundational IoT/IoE development. Sensor development was originally funded through DoE grants (including SBIR) to, and licensed from, both The University of Florida and The Ohio State University. The SensorComm and K&A team have a combined patent portfolio of eight (8) issued patents (worldwide), two (2) applications and two (2) provisional patents filed, including one related to creating incentive structures for pollution mitigation.

LUMEOVA

Grant in 2015
LUMEOVA is developing ultra-fast, wireless communication solutions.

VoiceVibes

Grant in 2015
VoiceVibes empowers people to be more effective communicators. Our innovative voice analytics technology shows exactly how you can improve your oral communication and make the best impression – every time!
Manufacturer of hybrid integrated circuits and modules catering to the military, aviation, industrial, medical and commercial applications. The company offers film ceramic substrates, multichip modules, custom semiconductors, microelectronic assembly and testing services as well as encompass various processes such as die to attach, wire bonding, ME assembly, custom semiconductor packaging and functional and environmental testing for microcircuits, along with standalone component testing.

OceanComm

Grant in 2014
OceanComm, Inc. develops a wireless underwater modem which enables wireless video streaming underwater and wireless remote control of underwater vehicles. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.

GridBridge

Grant in 2014
GridBridge, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and deploying advanced solutions that modernize power delivery systems. Founded in 2012 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company focuses on its Energy Router solutions, which enhance the management of power systems and facilitate their evolution. By integrating years of research in advanced electronics with innovative software, GridBridge provides versatile and dependable products that cater to the needs of both consumers and electric utilities. As of August 2017, GridBridge operates as a subsidiary of Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc., positioning itself to support important applications worldwide.

WisdomTools

Grant in 2014
Viyant is an integrated suite of technology that enables mobile communication and collaboration by providing a combination of hardware, mixed reality software tools and support services that are optimized for facilitating work at a distance. By leveraging the company's team's extensive expertise with mixed/augmented reality software development, wireless communication, networking and industry expertise, Information in Place will develop Viyant to evolve with the market and to be the lead provider of mobile mixed reality products and services across a range of industries and operating environments.

Network Perception

Grant in 2014
Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Impulse Network

Grant in 2014
Impulse Network is a developer of a trusted computing platform that focuses on secure and efficient data management. The company integrates advanced technologies such as privacy computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence to offer solutions that ensure reliable and private data exchanges. Its cloud platform supports distributed computing, allowing enterprises to engage in joint data processing, multi-party data modeling, and secure storage. Impulse Network also facilitates trusted supply chain finance and cross-chain services, promoting safe and collaborative data circulation among various organizations. By leveraging these technologies, Impulse Network aims to establish a robust infrastructure for Web3.0, emphasizing privacy, security, and decentralization in data operations.
Townsend Communications engages in two distinct markets for higher education marketing and visual and cinematic arts. They provide quality content and services to local communities.

netBlazr

Grant in 2014
netBlazr provides affordable, high-speed internet to residences and businesses as an alternative to the "big guys" that force people into high-cost service bundles for things they don't want. It was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ratrix Technologies

Grant in 2014
Ratrix Technologies is an early stage company commercializing multi-dimensional signal decoding technology developed at Georgia Tech. Two GT Professors, Xiaoli Ma, PhD, IEEE Fellow and David Anderson, PhD., founded Ratrix as part of the GT VentureLab program, and have since received several NSF SBIR grants to commercialize the technology as IP Cores and embedded implementations.

Physical Devices

Grant in 2014
Physical Devices is a developer of RF technology for smartphones. The company develops wireless RF technology for smartphones from white space to Wi-Fi that will protect GPS and other RF signals against wideband interference. Physical Devices is developing breakthrough RF technology that will tune Smartphones from White Space to Wi-Fi and will protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, among its other technologies. Physical Devices LLC develops RF filters for ultra-wideband tuning of Smartphones and to protect GPS and other RF signals against severe wideband interference, as well developing sensors for precise navigation and localization.

Sensys Networks

Grant in 2013
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company specializing in integrated traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. It provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar for bicycle detection, and technology for collecting MAC addresses from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. The company also offers solutions such as FlexControl, Access Point Controller Cards, and Repeaters to manage communications and data processing for wireless sensor networks. Additionally, Sensys Networks provides SNAPS, a software solution for automated vehicle detection data processing, VIMS Analyzer for cloud-based vehicle identification, and TrafficDOT for configuration management. The company’s offerings cater to various traffic management needs, including adaptive control, parking detection, and travel time measurement. Sensys Networks serves a global customer base, with over 150 clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 2003 and based in Berkeley, California, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.

S2 Corporation

Grant in 2013
At S2 Corporation, they are advancing extreme wideband sensors, expanding the possibilities and capabilities of radio frequency and data signal processing in a dynamic environment. At S2 corporation, passionate and energetic innovation is at the heart of what they do. It is this "thinking outside of the box" mentality that has been fundamental in the development and advancement of their spatial spectral holographic processing capabilities. Their core system, known as the extreme bandwidth analyzer and correlator (ebac) can be configured to support many applications including (but not limited to): - Electronic warfare & signal intelligence - Analog signal processing and data mining - Continuous/persistent rf spectral monitoring - Geo-location of transmitters - Time difference of arrival (tdoa) - Direction finding (df) - Adaptive and covert rf communications - True-time delay - Arbitrary waveform generation - Cueing & warning receiver The system is currently configured to process radio frequencies between 0.5 - 20 ghz, but can be easily modified to cover all frequencies up to 40 ghz, or even 110 ghz instantaneously! This is spectrum analysis for the future, available today.

MegaMIMO

Grant in 2013
MegaMIMO's patent-pending technology alleviates the wireless capacity crunch. They've demonstrated that it delivers ten times more data per unit of spectrum as compared to today's technologies, and requires no changes to end-user devices.

Infinite Composites

Grant in 2013
Infinite Composites Technologies (ICT) specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. Founded in 2010, the company aims to transform composite pressure vessel technology to facilitate its widespread adoption, particularly in the aerospace and transportation sectors. ICT's innovative gas storage systems are designed to hold more fuel weight than their own cylinder weight, making them especially suitable for weight-sensitive applications such as launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft. The company is committed to continuous improvement, striving to meet and exceed customer and industry quality standards while delivering fault-free products. Through its advanced technologies, ICT plays a crucial role in supporting space exploration and promoting sustainable transport solutions.

Infinite Composites

Grant in 2013
Infinite Composites Technologies (ICT) specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. Founded in 2010, the company aims to transform composite pressure vessel technology to facilitate its widespread adoption, particularly in the aerospace and transportation sectors. ICT's innovative gas storage systems are designed to hold more fuel weight than their own cylinder weight, making them especially suitable for weight-sensitive applications such as launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft. The company is committed to continuous improvement, striving to meet and exceed customer and industry quality standards while delivering fault-free products. Through its advanced technologies, ICT plays a crucial role in supporting space exploration and promoting sustainable transport solutions.

Shoelace Wireless

Grant in 2013
Shoelace Wireless. Boosting Mobile Internet Speed, Reliability and Security

Cloudflare

Grant in 2013
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

GridBridge

Grant in 2013
GridBridge, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and deploying advanced solutions that modernize power delivery systems. Founded in 2012 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company focuses on its Energy Router solutions, which enhance the management of power systems and facilitate their evolution. By integrating years of research in advanced electronics with innovative software, GridBridge provides versatile and dependable products that cater to the needs of both consumers and electric utilities. As of August 2017, GridBridge operates as a subsidiary of Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc., positioning itself to support important applications worldwide.

Morton Photonics

Grant in 2012
Manufacturer of advanced photonic component and sub-system technologies designed for microwave photonics and sensing systems and for applications of these technologies in future datacenter, datacom and optical fiber communications systems. The company specializes in photonic integration on the silicon photonics platform, taking advantage of CMOS foundry capabilities to manufacture photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices, thereby helping companies and prime contractors to transition device and PIC technologies to DoD and commercial platforms.

netBlazr

Grant in 2012
netBlazr provides affordable, high-speed internet to residences and businesses as an alternative to the "big guys" that force people into high-cost service bundles for things they don't want. It was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

S2 Corporation

Grant in 2012
At S2 Corporation, they are advancing extreme wideband sensors, expanding the possibilities and capabilities of radio frequency and data signal processing in a dynamic environment. At S2 corporation, passionate and energetic innovation is at the heart of what they do. It is this "thinking outside of the box" mentality that has been fundamental in the development and advancement of their spatial spectral holographic processing capabilities. Their core system, known as the extreme bandwidth analyzer and correlator (ebac) can be configured to support many applications including (but not limited to): - Electronic warfare & signal intelligence - Analog signal processing and data mining - Continuous/persistent rf spectral monitoring - Geo-location of transmitters - Time difference of arrival (tdoa) - Direction finding (df) - Adaptive and covert rf communications - True-time delay - Arbitrary waveform generation - Cueing & warning receiver The system is currently configured to process radio frequencies between 0.5 - 20 ghz, but can be easily modified to cover all frequencies up to 40 ghz, or even 110 ghz instantaneously! This is spectrum analysis for the future, available today.

VizCommunication

Grant in 2012
VizCommunication is a visual communication platform that makes the written and spoken language more accessible. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Townsend Communications engages in two distinct markets for higher education marketing and visual and cinematic arts. They provide quality content and services to local communities.

Hitron Technologies

Grant in 2012
Hitron Technologies Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of broadband equipment products in Taiwan. The company offers data over cable interface specification (DOCSIS) products to MSOs, which support residential and business class applications. It also provides cable CPE products for various requirements, including compact high speed data, PacketCable-based voice, wireless gateway, and multimedia voice gateway. In addition, the company offers MoCA / WiFi extenders; and Wireless DOCSIS Probe, a troubleshooting tool that provides various tests required to measure DOCSIS and DVB-C networking environments. Further, it provides investment services and automotive electronics products; develops and sells auto parts; and produces and sells wireless and telecom products. Additionally, the company offers research, maintenance, technical consulting, and after services of electronic and telecom products. It also exports products to the America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

octoScope

Grant in 2012
octoScope was founded in 2006 by Fanny Mlinarsky. Born as a one-person technology consulting company, octoScope has built an exceptionally talented team and introduced new test solutions and services.

Carley Technologies

Grant in 2012
CarleyTech specializes in social network analysis through analyzing dynamic meta-networks. CarleyTech provides social network strategies alongside communication networks and wireless network communicators. CarleyTech was established in 2007 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.