CFD Research
Grant in 2023
CFD Research is a technology company that specializes in engineering simulations and innovative design solutions across various industries, including aerospace, biomedical, and defense. The company develops advanced software and test evaluation tools for systems engineering, focusing on cyber and data sciences. Their capabilities encompass the entire development process, from initial concept ideation and design to analysis, prototype fabrication, testing, and evaluation. CFD Research's software facilitates coupled multiscale, multiphysics simulations, enabling the analysis of fluid, thermal, chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical phenomena for real-world applications.
Outpost Technologies
Grant in 2023
Outpost Technologies is a manufacturer of space-rated hardware focused on enhancing weapons systems analysis and testing capabilities. The company provides engineering solutions, including metal-based optical components and custom design, to meet the needs of government entities and industries. By collaborating with customers to define requirements and create precise plans, Outpost Technologies delivers comprehensive solutions for complex challenges, thereby advancing technological boundaries in its field.
Arcarithm provides Artificial Intelligence-based solutions for commercial and defense markets.
SemanticGuard
Grant in 2023
SemanticGuard specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats targeting software applications. The company has established itself as a leader in software assurance and embedded security, exceeding U.S. government standards through innovative application development processes aligned with Zero Trust principles. SemanticGuard's GUARDx solution provides a unique security layer that addresses the needs of various sectors, including Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Financial services, protecting them from malicious actors aiming to compromise sensitive data. The platform offers real-time application-specific protection, detection, and response capabilities for mission-critical software, enhancing clients' effectiveness and decision-making in the face of cyber challenges. Military applications of SemanticGuard's technology include safeguarding government facilities, advanced aircraft, missile systems, combat vehicles, and satellite systems.
NeXolve manufactures and designs aerospace products and polymer materials for electronics, display, and aerospace applications. They provide solar sails, sun shields, deployable systems, colorless polyimides, white polyimides, and copper-clad laminates. They are a material and hardware provider to commercial and government customers.
Polaris provides research and development, builds prototypes, and integrates and tests optical systems for custom and technically challenging applications for military, commercial, and scientific entities. They offer daylight detail in the dark and visibility in low-contrast conditions with real-time image processing. Their sensors capture, measure, display, and enhance images, which can be colored to display critical data.
ReLogic Research
Grant in 2023
ReLogic Research is a manufacturing firm that develops advanced technology and application for the aerospace and defense industry. The company provides depot support, automation, additive manufacturing, hypersonic technology development, and optical metrology services. ReLogic Research engages in helping defense, military, aviation, and weapons development industries.
SSS Optical Technologies
Grant in 2023
SSS Optical Technologies specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced photonic instruments and materials. The company focuses on creating innovative products, including ammonia sensors for pulsed LED illuminators, photonic security nano ink, and light-driven actuators. Its technologies are targeted at various sectors such as agriculture, biomedical, defense, and research. With a strong emphasis on reliability and cost-effectiveness, SSS Optical Technologies holds numerous patents and provisional patent applications that support its commitment to delivering durable and precise solutions for its clients.
SemanticGuard
Grant in 2023
SemanticGuard specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats targeting software applications. The company has established itself as a leader in software assurance and embedded security, exceeding U.S. government standards through innovative application development processes aligned with Zero Trust principles. SemanticGuard's GUARDx solution provides a unique security layer that addresses the needs of various sectors, including Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Financial services, protecting them from malicious actors aiming to compromise sensitive data. The platform offers real-time application-specific protection, detection, and response capabilities for mission-critical software, enhancing clients' effectiveness and decision-making in the face of cyber challenges. Military applications of SemanticGuard's technology include safeguarding government facilities, advanced aircraft, missile systems, combat vehicles, and satellite systems.
Arcarithm provides Artificial Intelligence-based solutions for commercial and defense markets.
AVNIK Defense Solutions
Grant in 2023
AVNIK Defense Solutions is a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in programmatic, technical, and logistics management services for the defense industry. The company focuses on research and development in areas such as fatigue life management, aircraft predictive maintenance, and logistics analytics. AVNIK provides support for enterprise product lifecycle management and engages in engineering and research projects tailored to client needs. Additionally, the company offers appraisals, market analysis reports, and maintenance facilities for turbine-powered business aircraft and rotorcraft. AVNIK operates on a contract basis to serve its customers effectively.
NeXolve manufactures and designs aerospace products and polymer materials for electronics, display, and aerospace applications. They provide solar sails, sun shields, deployable systems, colorless polyimides, white polyimides, and copper-clad laminates. They are a material and hardware provider to commercial and government customers.
CFD Research
Grant in 2022
CFD Research is a technology company that specializes in engineering simulations and innovative design solutions across various industries, including aerospace, biomedical, and defense. The company develops advanced software and test evaluation tools for systems engineering, focusing on cyber and data sciences. Their capabilities encompass the entire development process, from initial concept ideation and design to analysis, prototype fabrication, testing, and evaluation. CFD Research's software facilitates coupled multiscale, multiphysics simulations, enabling the analysis of fluid, thermal, chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical phenomena for real-world applications.
Polaris provides research and development, builds prototypes, and integrates and tests optical systems for custom and technically challenging applications for military, commercial, and scientific entities. They offer daylight detail in the dark and visibility in low-contrast conditions with real-time image processing. Their sensors capture, measure, display, and enhance images, which can be colored to display critical data.
EH Group is a project development company. They offer engineering support and project management for aircraft design and build, rapid prototyping, systems integration, flight clearance, and system operating clearance services. They provide aviation projects that have spanned systems for fighter aircraft, refuelling tankers, and commercial derivative platforms.
AVNIK Defense Solutions
Grant in 2022
AVNIK Defense Solutions is a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in programmatic, technical, and logistics management services for the defense industry. The company focuses on research and development in areas such as fatigue life management, aircraft predictive maintenance, and logistics analytics. AVNIK provides support for enterprise product lifecycle management and engages in engineering and research projects tailored to client needs. Additionally, the company offers appraisals, market analysis reports, and maintenance facilities for turbine-powered business aircraft and rotorcraft. AVNIK operates on a contract basis to serve its customers effectively.