NASA Stennis Space Center
Grant in 2024
NASA Stennis is emerging as an industry leader in designing, testing, and deploying autonomous and advanced systems needed for future deep space missions.
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer created from the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation. The company has a balanced presence in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors, operating through three main segments. Collins Aerospace serves as a diversified aerospace supplier, providing a wide range of products and services. Pratt & Whitney specializes in manufacturing engines for both commercial and military aircraft. The Raytheon segment functions as a defense prime contractor, offering various technologies including missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, and communications equipment to military clients. RTX is dedicated to advancing innovation in aerospace and defense technologies.
Aquila Group
Grant in 2024
Aquila is dedicated to design, manufacturing, and implementing advanced technological solutions to help mitigate threat and manage vulnerability.
Maverick Aerospace
Grant in 2024
Maverick Aerospace is a manufacturing firm that offers machined parts, components, and assemblies for the military aerospace industry.
Advent Diamond
Grant in 2024
Advent Diamond is a company focused on the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and components aimed at enhancing innovation in telecommunications, power, quantum computing, and advanced sensors. The company specializes in the design and fabrication of semiconducting diamond components, utilizing cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modifications. Additionally, Advent Diamond is advancing the creation of new types of radiation detectors tailored for defense, commercial, and scientific applications. Through its innovative approach, Advent Diamond seeks to provide essential materials and components that meet the evolving demands of various high-tech industries.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2024
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
NP Photonics
Grant in 2024
NP Photonics, Inc. develops and manufactures specialty fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and transport fibers primarily for the near- and mid-infrared wavelength bands. Founded in 1998 and based in Tucson, Arizona, the company offers a range of products, including micron fiber lasers, multi-channel fiber laser systems, and mid-infrared transport fibers. These products are utilized across various applications such as acoustic sensing, LIDAR, coherent communication, and environmental seeding. NP Photonics serves markets including sensing, defense, metrology, and research through a network of distributors and sales representatives in several countries, including Australia, Europe, and Asia. The company, previously known as NP Photonic Technologies, LLC, changed its name in August 2000.
InnoSense is a research and development organization that specializes in advanced technologies, focusing on sensors, materials, coatings, renewable energy, and medical diagnostic devices and therapeutic agents. The company serves various industries, including defense, aerospace, energy, health care, and industrial markets, providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector. Through its engineering expertise and commitment to research, InnoSense aims to enhance technological capabilities and improve outcomes in critical applications.
Starfire Industries
Grant in 2024
Starfire Industries provides plasma source and particle accelerator solutions.
TDA Research
Grant in 2024
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.
Sydor Technologies
Grant in 2024
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.
Cornerstone Research Group
Grant in 2024
CRG is a high-technology company delivering products and services to their aerospace, defense and industrial customers. Their scientists, engineers and production teams redefine what is possible to deliver innovative solutions with the support of a network of hundreds of leading technology providers. Since 1997, their multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled their customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility. This has resulted in CRG being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding.
Free Form Fibers
Grant in 2024
Free Form Fibers LLC specializes in the development and manufacture of high-performance inorganic fibers using advanced laser-driven chemical vapor deposition technology. Founded in 2006 and located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the company produces a diverse range of filaments, including silicon carbide, boron carbide, and tungsten carbide, among others. These fibers are designed for various applications such as non-woven filters, catalysts, reinforcement in composites, and lightweight structural enhancements. Free Form Fibers serves a wide array of industries, including military, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy, providing solutions that require heat- and chemical-resistant materials. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that meet the demanding standards of its clients across multiple sectors.
Strategic Analysis
Grant in 2024
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues. At SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, they strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed. To meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. They recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.
CPS Technologies
Grant in 2024
CPS Technologies Corp is a leading provider of advanced materials solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal matrix composites (MMCs), which combine metals and ceramics to enhance performance and reliability across various industries. Their MMC products offer superior properties, including improved thermal conductivity, thermal expansion matching, higher stiffness, and reduced weight compared to conventional materials. CPS's AlSiC products serve multiple applications, such as microprocessor lids, heat sinks, and power substrates, among others. The company caters to diverse end markets, including transportation, automotive, energy, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and oil and gas. Additionally, CPS produces baseplates and housings for radar, satellite, and avionics applications, as well as lids and heat spreaders for integrated circuits used in Internet switches and routers.
Tetramer Technologies
Grant in 2024
Tetramer is a material science company committed to developing market-driven materials and bringing them from the lab to the market or battlefield. It serves as a research partner as well as a supplier of proprietary custom materials due to its extensive analytical and manufacturing capabilities. They also offer analytical services to assist manufacturers in resolving material-related issues.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
RhinoCorps is a leading edge small business that has been doing business principally with the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Energy (DOE), and other government agencies since its inception. RhinoCorps was formed as a Limited Liability Company in 1998, initially supporting White Sands Missile Range and Sandia National Labs. Their vision is of an individual who does not expend a great deal of his time following the horde but is an independent creature that charges ahead with a desire to appreciate life and its opportunities. They encourage both a strong sense of camaraderie and individual responsibility at RhinoCorps.
Nokomis is a technology company specializing in electromagnetic products and services. It manufactures and supplies advanced diagnostic tools for detecting electronic counterfeits, radio frequency and microwave collectors, electronic health monitoring systems, and specialized coatings. Additionally, Nokomis offers counterfeit electronics testing, cybersecurity threat assessments, and engineering services, primarily catering to defense and cybersecurity sectors. The company can be reached via mail, phone, or its physical address.
Idaho National Laboratory
Grant in 2024
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy. The organization aims to ensure the nation’s energy security is wired with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems as well as national and homeland security capabilities. The organization is leading initiatives to develop reactor technologies, advanced fuel cycles, and space nuclear power systems. It is also home to the world’s premier materials test reactor – the Advanced test reactor, and its national scientific user facility. Idaho National Laboratory USDOE was founded in 1949 and is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Valence Surface Technologies
Grant in 2024
Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is an independent metal finishing company that specializes in serving the aviation, defense, and space industries. Established in 1957 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, the company operates multiple facilities across critical aerospace manufacturing hubs, including locations in California, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Valence provides a comprehensive suite of services, including aerospace metal finishing, chemical processing (such as anodizing and chemical film coating), plating, painting and spray coating, shot peening, and non-destructive testing. The company is particularly focused on mission-critical components, ensuring stringent quality standards are met for flight-critical parts. Valence's extensive expertise and broad range of capabilities enable it to handle a variety of components, from large structural parts to intricate engine and electronic components, making it a key player in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Senga Engineering
Grant in 2024
Senga Engineering manufactures metal and plastic components for the connector industry. They provide precision-machined components to a wide range of companies and industries. The company works with manufacturers and systems integrators as a second or third tier supplier to serve stringent requirements for the medical, aerospace, defense, and automobile industries.
Manufacturing Sciences
Grant in 2024
Manufacturing Sciences offers services such as design, metal casting, metal rolling, fabrication, welding, and precision machining. They provide services in the following areas: casting, laboratory analysis, materials inventory acquisition, CNC machining, laser engraving, rapid prototyping, research and development, roll engineering, value engineering, and welding. Manufacturing Sciences Corporation is a pioneer in metal fabrication, developing processes to roll and cast depleted uranium for defense and energy purposes.
San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings
Grant in 2024
San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings offers its solution for the commercial, residential, industrial, and military sectors. Their services include powder coating, sandblasting, powder coating for fences and gates, marine, auto, and motorcycle applications, colors and finishes
Maverick Aerospace
Grant in 2024
Maverick Aerospace is a manufacturing firm that offers machined parts, components, and assemblies for the military aerospace industry.
Ion Storage Systems
Grant in 2024
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.
Re:Build is an industrial manufacturing company that combines advanced technologies with traditional manufacturing processes to deliver comprehensive solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and cleantech. Their focus encompasses operations management, product manufacturing, and engineering solutions, with services such as technical research, product design, advanced material part manufacturing, production optimization, supply chain management, and industrial automation. In addition to manufacturing, Re:Build operates a referral platform that connects skilled engineers with businesses in need of specific expertise, facilitating the introduction of qualified professionals to meet project requirements. Through these initiatives, Re:Build aims to foster collaboration and support within the industrial sector.
Tetramer Technologies
Grant in 2024
Tetramer is a material science company committed to developing market-driven materials and bringing them from the lab to the market or battlefield. It serves as a research partner as well as a supplier of proprietary custom materials due to its extensive analytical and manufacturing capabilities. They also offer analytical services to assist manufacturers in resolving material-related issues.
Pratt & Whitney
Grant in 2024
Pratt & Whitney is a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, specializing in products for commercial, military, and business aviation. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of aircraft engines, which include commercial engines, military engines, and business aviation engines, as well as auxiliary power units and helicopter engines. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney produces ground power units and small turbojet propulsion systems, both expendable and recoverable, contributing to various aviation sectors.
Flawless Photonics
Grant in 2024
Flawless Photonics, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of microgravity fiber. The company focuses on creating optical fibers that enhance fiber lasers, sensors, and subsea telecommunications cable systems. Its innovative manufacturing processes are uniquely designed to meet the challenges of space travel, allowing for installation on private space stations. This technology aims to significantly improve the performance of existing optical fiber applications, offering substantial advancements for space agencies and commercial enterprises. The team at Flawless Photonics comprises experts from diverse fields, including aerospace, optics, software development, and logistics, equipping the organization with the necessary expertise to drive its mission from conception to profitability.
Carpenter Technology
Grant in 2024
Carpenter Technology Corporation specializes in the production of advanced specialty alloys, including cast-wrought and powder metallurgy alloys, as well as titanium alloys. The company offers a diverse product portfolio featuring high-temperature alloys, stainless steels, corrosion-resistant materials, ultra-high-strength alloys, and tool and die steels. Its product forms encompass loose gas atomized metal powders, billets, forged bars, cold finished bars, strips, plates, and wires. Carpenter operates through two main divisions: Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) and Performance Engineered Products (PEP). The SAO division manufactures a range of alloys and provides services like contract manufacturing and custom tooling, while the PEP division focuses on titanium alloys, metal powders, and complex components for the oil and gas industry. Carpenter has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, catering to various customer needs and adapting to the evolving demands for specialty materials.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
Amethyst Research
Grant in 2024
Amethyst Research is a specialized company focused on electro-optical materials processing, growth, and device design. It develops infrared device technology aimed at providing cost-effective products and services, along with expertise and collaboration to create and commercialize innovative optoelectronic products. The company's ultra-high performance IR detectors have also led to the development of high-resolution gas sensors, enabling advancements in defect passivation technologies for improved operability of II-VI and III-V semiconductor focal plane arrays (FPAs), sensors, and detectors, particularly for defense applications.
MetroLaser specializes in the development of optical diagnostic solutions, offering a range of advanced products including holo4d software, schlieren instruments, and custom schlieren systems. The company focuses on laser-based measurement techniques to assess flow velocity, temperature, chemical composition, and surface temperature, particularly in gas turbine engines. Additionally, MetroLaser provides non-destructive inspection services for composites and other materials. Its innovative technologies serve diverse sectors such as defense, aerospace, structural mechanics, and noise and vibration analysis. Through these applications, MetroLaser contributes to enhancing the performance and safety of various engineering and industrial processes.
Lyten is an advanced materials company focused on developing and manufacturing low-carbon products. The company specializes in capturing carbon from methane and transforming it into 3D Graphene, a versatile supermaterial that underpins various decarbonization applications. Lyten is working on advanced lithium-sulfur batteries intended for use in the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, enhancing the range and safety of electric vehicles while maintaining a lower carbon footprint. In addition, Lyten is introducing a novel polymer composite that aims to reduce plastic usage by up to 50% without compromising structural integrity and impact resistance. The company is also advancing next-generation sensors designed for increased detection sensitivity and selectivity, catering to automotive, industrial, health, and safety applications.
TGV Rockets specializes in the design and analysis of aerospace vehicles and propulsion systems, focusing on the small launch and small satellite markets. The company provides a range of services, including vehicle conceptualization, system design, thermal and fluid dynamics analysis, and operational planning. Additionally, TGV Rockets develops pressure-fed engines and pumps, along with a eutectic blend of fuels, to meet the needs of its clients. Their expertise extends to training and integration, ensuring comprehensive support for space missions and related scientific applications.
Reaction Engineering International
Grant in 2024
Reaction Engineering International offers consulting services and products to clients in the defense, energy, and environmental sectors, including state and federal government agencies, private and public utilities, major industries, manufacturers, and vendors. They provides modeling using in-house, proprietary computational fluid dynamics software tools, in addition to commercial modeling tools such as fluent.
UHV3D automates the design of metal additive manufacturing components for extreme conditions.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2024
Physical Sciences Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, provides contract research and development services across a wide range of technical areas for both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in advanced imaging and sensing technologies, offering products such as adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, and miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors. Additionally, Physical Sciences develops and supplies various analytical technology sensors, mass flux monitors, and laser-based detection systems. The company's engineering services include system engineering, instrument testing and calibration, and the development of electrochemical engineering solutions. It serves diverse markets, including aerospace, energy, biomedical, defense, and telecommunications, through direct sales, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements both domestically and internationally. With satellite offices in California, Maryland, Ohio, and Massachusetts, as well as a subsidiary in New Jersey, Physical Sciences leverages its extensive expertise to address complex challenges in multiple industries.
Aptima, Inc. is a defense and space company that specializes in providing modeling and simulation services. With a focus on enhancing human performance and decision-making, Aptima utilizes cutting-edge technology to support various defense and aerospace applications. By leveraging their expertise in simulation software, Aptima helps clients optimize training programs, evaluate operational strategies, and improve overall performance in complex environments. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, Aptima plays a vital role in advancing the capabilities of defense and space organizations.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2024
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
TDA Research
Grant in 2024
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.
NovaTech began as an engineering services company primarily supporting the nuclear industry. Today NovaTech provides high end engineering and manufacturing services to nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets from their 25,000 square foot facility located in Lynchburg, VA. NovaTech’s engineering department is comprised of engineers, designers, and scientists who are adept at using the latest analytical and design software. They provide mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, machine design, structural design, and programming services. NovaTech’s manufacturing and welding operations are housed in a 9000 square foot shop area. All welders are AWS certified and they routinely provide complete data packs including load test, weld checks, material certs, and welder qualifications to their customers. Their assembly area has a 25′ under the hook height and 5 ton gantry crane.
Cinco Research
Grant in 2024
Cinco Research focuses on research & development in the defense, energy, and environmental industries. The company's services include private contract research, internal development of creative concepts, and government contracts.
Adelphi Technology
Grant in 2023
Adelphi Technology Inc. is a neutron generator company with a 20+ year track record of developing cutting-edge high energy physics products. They manufacture DD and DT neutron generators and are actively developing a variety of applications for our generators, such as imaging systems and integrated gamma ray analysis tools.
Michigan Aerospace
Grant in 2023
Michigan Aerospace Corporation (MAC) is an advanced engineering and products company specializing in the development of remote sensing intelligent systems for space, air, and earth-bound applications. They focus on creating laser-based, optical, and optomechanical systems that excel in low signal-to-noise conditions and harsh environments, offering responsive and cost-effective aerospace solutions to their clients.
Amethyst Research
Grant in 2023
Amethyst Research is a specialized company focused on electro-optical materials processing, growth, and device design. It develops infrared device technology aimed at providing cost-effective products and services, along with expertise and collaboration to create and commercialize innovative optoelectronic products. The company's ultra-high performance IR detectors have also led to the development of high-resolution gas sensors, enabling advancements in defect passivation technologies for improved operability of II-VI and III-V semiconductor focal plane arrays (FPAs), sensors, and detectors, particularly for defense applications.
USMAT provides acoustics, machine learning, diver/ocean systems, and human systems for government, armed forces, and commercial customers.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2023
Physical Sciences Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, provides contract research and development services across a wide range of technical areas for both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in advanced imaging and sensing technologies, offering products such as adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, and miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors. Additionally, Physical Sciences develops and supplies various analytical technology sensors, mass flux monitors, and laser-based detection systems. The company's engineering services include system engineering, instrument testing and calibration, and the development of electrochemical engineering solutions. It serves diverse markets, including aerospace, energy, biomedical, defense, and telecommunications, through direct sales, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements both domestically and internationally. With satellite offices in California, Maryland, Ohio, and Massachusetts, as well as a subsidiary in New Jersey, Physical Sciences leverages its extensive expertise to address complex challenges in multiple industries.
Areté Associates
Grant in 2023
Areté is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions from scientific discovery to production.
EPIR Technologies, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of optoelectronic materials and sensors. The company focuses on infrared detectors and sensors, serving both defense and civilian sectors. Its product portfolio includes infrared detectors based on materials like cadmium zinc telluride and mercury cadmium telluride, as well as biosensors for detecting biological warfare agents. EPIR also offers wafer polishing services, research and development services, and epitaxial products for various semiconductor substrates. Since April 2003, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, Inc.
Nanoramic Laboratories
Grant in 2023
Nanoramic Laboratories is an advanced materials company focused on energy storage technology, rooted in scientific research and innovation. Established to leverage nanomaterials, it designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, aimed at enhancing energy density and longevity in electric vehicle applications and consumer electronics. The company also produces FastCAP ultracapacitors, which are distinguished by their capability to operate under extreme temperatures and conditions, thanks to technology initially funded by NASA and the Department of Energy. Additionally, Nanoramic offers Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads, known for their high thermal conductivity and stability. Since its incorporation in 2008 and rebranding from its earlier name, Nanoramic Laboratories has committed itself to transforming the energy storage landscape through innovative, high-performance materials. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
CymSTAR is a defense & space company offering simulation solutions.
Magnetic & Penetrant Services Company
Grant in 2023
Magnetic & Penetrant Services Company specializes in metal finishing services tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is recognized for its compliance with several Aerospace Prime processing approvals and holds third-party accreditation from the Performance Review Institute (Nadcap). Its offerings include aerospace surface finishing and non-destructive inspection (NDI) services, ensuring high-quality standards and safety in critical applications within these industries. Through its expertise and certifications, Magnetic & Penetrant Services aims to meet the stringent requirements of its clients in the aerospace and defense markets.
Manufacturing Sciences
Grant in 2023
Manufacturing Sciences offers services such as design, metal casting, metal rolling, fabrication, welding, and precision machining. They provide services in the following areas: casting, laboratory analysis, materials inventory acquisition, CNC machining, laser engraving, rapid prototyping, research and development, roll engineering, value engineering, and welding. Manufacturing Sciences Corporation is a pioneer in metal fabrication, developing processes to roll and cast depleted uranium for defense and energy purposes.
Argonne National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where “dream teams” of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security. Through collaborations with researchers here at Argonne and around the world, they strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of their planet, their climate and the cosmos. Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to structural biology and advanced computer science. Embracing the nation’s greatest challenges, Argonne’s world-renowned scientists and engineers conduct pioneering research that advances America’s scientific excellence and leadership and helps pave the way to a secure nation with a plentiful supply of safe, sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a competitive economy. They pursue big, ambitious ideas that redefine what is possible. Their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries pushes the boundaries of fundamental science, applied science and engineering to solve complex challenges and develop useful technologies that can transform the marketplace and change the world. A center for world-class discovery and scientific excellence, their diverse and dynamic research agenda spans 15 scientific divisions, 14 centers, and six national user facilities. This rich scientific environment provides their researchers – and those who visit us from all corners of the globe – with an extraordinary range of cutting-edge facilities and scientific tools that support in-depth research, drive technological breakthroughs, and improve their nation’s competitiveness and quality of life. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy. Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs. Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
Sandia National Laboratories
Grant in 2023
Sandia National Laboratories is a prominent research and engineering facility focused on addressing complex national security challenges. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it conducts research and development primarily related to the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons, ensuring the reliability of the United States' nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, Sandia engages in arms control and non-proliferation technologies, and explores methods for the safe disposal of hazardous waste associated with nuclear weapon production. The laboratory's expertise extends to various fields, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, energy, and defense, providing vital services that enhance national security and contribute to global peace initiatives. Sandia National Laboratories is operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Aequor is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary chemicals, cleaners, and water treatments designed to address biofilm-related challenges in various industries. Founded by a marine and medical microbiologist, Aequor's innovative products effectively remove and prevent biofilm, which contributes to issues such as microfouling and macrofouling. The company has achieved regulatory approval for numerous non-toxic dispersants and cleaners, classified as environmentally friendly and safe for food contact. Aequor offers a comprehensive range of services, including microbial testing, consulting, and custom product development, and collaborates with complementary service providers to deliver integrated solutions. Notably, Aequor's flagship product has gained recognition for its success in NASA’s water recycling systems on the International Space Station and has demonstrated utility in various applications, from cooling towers to groundwater remediation. As a Woman-Owned Small Business, Aequor is positioned to leverage government opportunities and anticipates significant returns on investment as it expands its sales efforts across multiple sectors.
Sydor Technologies
Grant in 2023
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.
Euclid TechLabs
Grant in 2023
Euclid TechLabs is a research and development company focused on advancing technologies in conventional, dielectric, and RF accelerators. It specializes in the creation of high-power, high-frequency devices and beam instrumentation, catering to a diverse range of applications. The company is engaged in product development and provides commercial solutions in areas such as linear particle accelerators, ultrafast electron microscopy, and advanced material technologies. These innovations serve vital sectors, including energy, defense, and healthcare, empowering clients with effective tools that promote scientific discovery and drive progress in essential industries.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution founded in 1943, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, emphasizing strategic scientific research aimed at enhancing national security. The laboratory engages in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, contributing to advancements in nuclear security, energy solutions, and other critical areas of national interest. Through its innovative research and collaboration with various sectors, Los Alamos plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing the nation.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy. Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs. Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
General Atomics
Grant in 2023
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, founded in 1952 and located in Livermore, California, is a national security laboratory focused on applying science and technology to address significant global challenges. It provides a range of services in areas such as counterterrorism, nonproliferation, defense, and intelligence, as well as energy and environmental security. The laboratory specializes in research and development across various disciplines, including computation, engineering, physics, and life sciences. Its work supports critical mission areas, including biosecurity and biodefense, by developing capabilities to detect and characterize emerging threats and prevent incidents involving radiological, nuclear, or high-explosive materials. Managed by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, the laboratory plays a vital role in ensuring national security through innovative scientific solutions.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a national laboratory that conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy. Berkeley Lab is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Lab employs approximately 4,200 scientists, engineers, support staff, and students. The Lab is also responsible for creating 5,600 jobs locally and 12,000 nationally. The overall economic impact on the national economy is estimated at $1.6 billion a year. Technologies developed at Berkeley Lab have generated billions of dollars in revenues, and thousands of jobs. Berkeley Lab was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, a UC Berkeley physicist who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.
Sandia National Laboratories
Grant in 2023
Sandia National Laboratories is a prominent research and engineering facility focused on addressing complex national security challenges. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it conducts research and development primarily related to the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons, ensuring the reliability of the United States' nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, Sandia engages in arms control and non-proliferation technologies, and explores methods for the safe disposal of hazardous waste associated with nuclear weapon production. The laboratory's expertise extends to various fields, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, energy, and defense, providing vital services that enhance national security and contribute to global peace initiatives. Sandia National Laboratories is operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
MITRE Corporation / CVE
Grant in 2023
The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the U.S. government. It operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various government entities, including the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. MITRE's FFRDCs focus on areas such as acquisition and systems analysis, airspace safety and security, command and control, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. The organization also conducts research and development in advanced technologies, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, computational imaging, and quantum computing. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, MITRE has additional facilities in McLean, Virginia, and maintains a global presence.
Center for Matter under Extreme Conditions
Grant in 2023
The Center for Matter under Extreme Conditions leads research and technological breakthroughs in High Energy Density Physics (HEDP), with a focus on the creation and diagnosis of extreme states of matter, both un-magnetized and magnetized, utilizing novel combinations of HED drivers to train future scientists, and developing a physics understanding of HED systems using both modeling and experiments. The Centre also handles the Stockpile Stewardship Program's (SSP) challenging, interdisciplinary scientific concerns. Learn more about the SSP by reading on.
Automation Alley
Grant in 2023
Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology and manufacturing business association based in Michigan, dedicated to fostering economic growth in Southeast Michigan. The organization connects industry, academia, and government to stimulate innovation and support entrepreneurship. It focuses on various sectors including technology, talent development, defense, and international business, providing essential resources and actionable intelligence to its members. Automation Alley offers networking opportunities, meeting spaces, and public relations tools to facilitate collaboration and growth. Through its initiatives, the organization aims to empower members to thrive in the digital age and contribute to the regional economy.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Grant in 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution founded in 1943, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, emphasizing strategic scientific research aimed at enhancing national security. The laboratory engages in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, contributing to advancements in nuclear security, energy solutions, and other critical areas of national interest. Through its innovative research and collaboration with various sectors, Los Alamos plays a vital role in addressing complex challenges facing the nation.
Boulder Nonlinear Systems
Grant in 2023
Boulder Nonlinear Systems, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and sale of liquid crystal-based photonics devices and systems. The company offers a range of products, including spatial light modulators, optical shutters, polarization rotators, and various series for individual pixel control. These devices are utilized in diverse applications such as holographic storage, microscopic cell manipulation, adaptive optics, and optical computing. Boulder Nonlinear Systems serves original equipment manufacturers and researchers across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, medical instruments, defense, and research. With over 25 years of experience, the company has established a global distribution network, delivering its products to partners in numerous countries, including those in Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, Boulder Nonlinear Systems continues to develop innovative light control solutions.
FC Renew is a technology developer focused on creating a novel low-cost process to restore degraded hydrogen fuel cells. The company's innovative approach aims to provide affordable, long-lasting fuel cells that facilitate the electrification of essential hardware and systems for both defense and commercial applications. By enhancing the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology, FC Renew supports the transition to hydrogen energy solutions, enabling businesses to adopt more sustainable practices in their operations.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2023
Physical Sciences Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, provides contract research and development services across a wide range of technical areas for both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in advanced imaging and sensing technologies, offering products such as adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, and miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors. Additionally, Physical Sciences develops and supplies various analytical technology sensors, mass flux monitors, and laser-based detection systems. The company's engineering services include system engineering, instrument testing and calibration, and the development of electrochemical engineering solutions. It serves diverse markets, including aerospace, energy, biomedical, defense, and telecommunications, through direct sales, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements both domestically and internationally. With satellite offices in California, Maryland, Ohio, and Massachusetts, as well as a subsidiary in New Jersey, Physical Sciences leverages its extensive expertise to address complex challenges in multiple industries.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2023
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
Ion Storage Systems
Grant in 2023
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.
Windlift, LLC specializes in the development of airborne power generation systems, primarily catering to the U.S. Department of Defense while also serving various sectors such as disaster recovery, telecommunications, agriculture, mining, and research. Established in 2006 and based in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company focuses on creating lightweight and transportable energy solutions that are quick to deploy. Windlift's generators incorporate advanced technologies, including radar, cameras, and edge computing, allowing for scalable and cost-effective clean energy production. By addressing challenges in the offshore energy market, Windlift positions itself as a leader in harnessing wind energy, aiming to deliver reliable and sustainable power to a range of industries.
Skyhaven Systems
Grant in 2023
Skyhaven Systems is a specialty research and development firm based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with primary research and development facilities located in Westford, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017 through the merger of Reactive Innovations, LLC, the company focuses on addressing critical needs in the Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Environmental sectors for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and NASA. Skyhaven applies advanced electrochemical engineering and reaction-based chemical processes to tackle complex technical challenges, conducting innovative work in areas such as reactor design, separation systems, and materials development. The firm operates a 4,200 square foot facility for research, development, and light manufacturing, and it pursues government-funded contracts to explore high-risk development areas. By retaining ownership of the technology rights generated from these projects, Skyhaven can commercialize its innovations for non-government applications while providing the government with a royalty-free license to use the technologies developed. This approach positions Skyhaven as a key player in creating sustainable solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs across various industries.
Starfire Industries
Grant in 2023
Starfire Industries provides plasma source and particle accelerator solutions.
Strategic Analysis
Grant in 2023
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues. At SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, they strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed. To meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. They recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.
TDA Research
Grant in 2023
TDA Research is a specialized company that develops and provides innovative chemical processes, materials, and hardware to clients in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. Their product portfolio includes sulfur removal sorbents, co-oxidation catalysts, aircraft cleaners, conducting polymers, and chemical processing services such as direct oxidation and fullerenes manufacturing. The company's offerings aim to help clients optimize their resources and operations.
Advent Diamond
Grant in 2023
Advent Diamond is a company focused on the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and components aimed at enhancing innovation in telecommunications, power, quantum computing, and advanced sensors. The company specializes in the design and fabrication of semiconducting diamond components, utilizing cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modifications. Additionally, Advent Diamond is advancing the creation of new types of radiation detectors tailored for defense, commercial, and scientific applications. Through its innovative approach, Advent Diamond seeks to provide essential materials and components that meet the evolving demands of various high-tech industries.
Tetramer Technologies
Grant in 2023
Tetramer is a material science company committed to developing market-driven materials and bringing them from the lab to the market or battlefield. It serves as a research partner as well as a supplier of proprietary custom materials due to its extensive analytical and manufacturing capabilities. They also offer analytical services to assist manufacturers in resolving material-related issues.
Cornerstone Research Group
Grant in 2023
CRG is a high-technology company delivering products and services to their aerospace, defense and industrial customers. Their scientists, engineers and production teams redefine what is possible to deliver innovative solutions with the support of a network of hundreds of leading technology providers. Since 1997, their multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled their customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility. This has resulted in CRG being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding.
General Atomics
Grant in 2023
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Jetcool Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, specializes in the research and development of advanced chip cooling solutions. The company offers a range of cooling products, from bare die to system level, and provides customized solutions. Jetcool's innovative microjet cooling modules, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, are designed to efficiently cool high-power electronics in industries such as defense and aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. The company's technology, published in several academic papers, uses small jets of fluid to cool components at the chip or device scale, enabling manufacturers to create more durable, energy-efficient products.
HRL Laboratories
Grant in 2023
HRL Laboratories is a private research and development company focused on advancing technologies in automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors. Jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors, HRL pioneers innovations in physical and information science that enhance safety, support national security, and improve quality of life. The company specializes in delivering a range of technology solutions, including commercial MMIC products, open innovation, foundry and machining services, and custom parts development. By providing these advanced capabilities, HRL Laboratories enables its customers to meet their critical mission requirements and drive transformative technological advancements.
Optimax Systems
Grant in 2023
Optimax Systems specializes in the manufacturing of high-precision optical components tailored for applications in aerospace, defense, display technologies, and solar energy. The company focuses on producing small volume prototypes that are essential for testing and delivering advanced technologies. With an emphasis on speed and performance, Optimax is equipped to meet the specific requirements of both businesses and government agencies, providing them with the precision optics necessary for a diverse range of applications.
Adelphi Technology
Grant in 2023
Adelphi Technology Inc. is a neutron generator company with a 20+ year track record of developing cutting-edge high energy physics products. They manufacture DD and DT neutron generators and are actively developing a variety of applications for our generators, such as imaging systems and integrated gamma ray analysis tools.
Reaction Engineering International
Grant in 2023
Reaction Engineering International offers consulting services and products to clients in the defense, energy, and environmental sectors, including state and federal government agencies, private and public utilities, major industries, manufacturers, and vendors. They provides modeling using in-house, proprietary computational fluid dynamics software tools, in addition to commercial modeling tools such as fluent.
EPIR Technologies, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of optoelectronic materials and sensors. The company focuses on infrared detectors and sensors, serving both defense and civilian sectors. Its product portfolio includes infrared detectors based on materials like cadmium zinc telluride and mercury cadmium telluride, as well as biosensors for detecting biological warfare agents. EPIR also offers wafer polishing services, research and development services, and epitaxial products for various semiconductor substrates. Since April 2003, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, Inc.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
MetroLaser specializes in the development of optical diagnostic solutions, offering a range of advanced products including holo4d software, schlieren instruments, and custom schlieren systems. The company focuses on laser-based measurement techniques to assess flow velocity, temperature, chemical composition, and surface temperature, particularly in gas turbine engines. Additionally, MetroLaser provides non-destructive inspection services for composites and other materials. Its innovative technologies serve diverse sectors such as defense, aerospace, structural mechanics, and noise and vibration analysis. Through these applications, MetroLaser contributes to enhancing the performance and safety of various engineering and industrial processes.
InnoSense is a research and development organization that specializes in advanced technologies, focusing on sensors, materials, coatings, renewable energy, and medical diagnostic devices and therapeutic agents. The company serves various industries, including defense, aerospace, energy, health care, and industrial markets, providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector. Through its engineering expertise and commitment to research, InnoSense aims to enhance technological capabilities and improve outcomes in critical applications.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2023
Physical Sciences Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, provides contract research and development services across a wide range of technical areas for both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in advanced imaging and sensing technologies, offering products such as adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, and miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors. Additionally, Physical Sciences develops and supplies various analytical technology sensors, mass flux monitors, and laser-based detection systems. The company's engineering services include system engineering, instrument testing and calibration, and the development of electrochemical engineering solutions. It serves diverse markets, including aerospace, energy, biomedical, defense, and telecommunications, through direct sales, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements both domestically and internationally. With satellite offices in California, Maryland, Ohio, and Massachusetts, as well as a subsidiary in New Jersey, Physical Sciences leverages its extensive expertise to address complex challenges in multiple industries.
South 8 Technologies
Grant in 2023
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.
CapeSym specializes in developing innovative radiation detection solutions. The company manufactures advanced semiconductors designed for nuclear detection, including scintillators such as SrI2(Eu) and CLYC(Ce), as well as TlBr and CdZnTe semiconductors. In addition to its product offerings, CapeSym provides consulting services to corporations and U.S. defense agencies in areas such as thermal management, crystal growth, advanced materials technologies, biomedical devices, and the design and fabrication of industrial equipment. Through these efforts, CapeSym contributes to the imaging industry by delivering effective radiation detectors and thermal analysis techniques.
Argonne National Laboratory
Grant in 2022
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where “dream teams” of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security. Through collaborations with researchers here at Argonne and around the world, they strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of their planet, their climate and the cosmos. Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to structural biology and advanced computer science. Embracing the nation’s greatest challenges, Argonne’s world-renowned scientists and engineers conduct pioneering research that advances America’s scientific excellence and leadership and helps pave the way to a secure nation with a plentiful supply of safe, sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a competitive economy. They pursue big, ambitious ideas that redefine what is possible. Their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries pushes the boundaries of fundamental science, applied science and engineering to solve complex challenges and develop useful technologies that can transform the marketplace and change the world. A center for world-class discovery and scientific excellence, their diverse and dynamic research agenda spans 15 scientific divisions, 14 centers, and six national user facilities. This rich scientific environment provides their researchers – and those who visit us from all corners of the globe – with an extraordinary range of cutting-edge facilities and scientific tools that support in-depth research, drive technological breakthroughs, and improve their nation’s competitiveness and quality of life. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science
Sydor Technologies
Grant in 2022
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.
Amprius Technologies
Grant in 2022
Amprius Technologies, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. The company's core technology, developed at Stanford University, utilizes silicon anodes to significantly enhance the energy density and specific energy of batteries. Amprius serves the aerospace, defense, and electric vehicle industries, with all its revenues generated within the United States. Its products are designed for existing and emerging aviation applications, including unmanned aerial systems.