Bostonmicromachines
Boston, US · 1 known investors
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Boston Micromachines manufactures deformable mirrors and intensity modulation components based on MEMS technology for research and optical applications. The company offers both standard products and custom technology development services.
Founders & leadership
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Paul BierdeninPresident & CEOPaul Bierden holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and worked as Chief Engineer at Prism Corporation on optical disk manufacturing equipment before co-founding Boston Micromachines in 1999, where he has led research and commercialization efforts in optical MEMS and adaptive optics systems.
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Thomas BifanoinChief Technical Advisor
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Steven CornelisseninChief Technology Officer
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2 people who came through Bostonmicromachines went on to found or lead other companies.
Non-dilutive funding · 38 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2023 | $149.3K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2020 | $749.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2020 | $709.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2019 | $735.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2019 | $124.3K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2018 | $748.8K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2018 | $122.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2017 | $499.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2017 | $123.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2016 | $748.7K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2015 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2015 | $124.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2013 | $699.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $147.8K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2012 | $1.3M |
| NASA | Phase II | 2012 | $748K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2012 | $124.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2011 | $599.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2011 | $599.6K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2010 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2010 | $99.9K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase IISTTR | 2007 | $734K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2007 | $600K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2007 | $524.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2006 | $599.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase ISTTR | 2006 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2006 | $69.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2005 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2005 | $70K |
| Department of Defense | Phase II | 2004 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2004 | $745.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2003 | $97.3K |
| NASA | Phase IISTTR | 2001 | $486.9K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2001 | — |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2000 | $100K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase ISTTR | 2000 | $99K |
| Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense | Phase I | 1999 | $99.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Bostonmicromachines do?
- Boston Micromachines manufactures deformable mirrors and intensity modulation components based on MEMS technology for research and optical applications. The company offers both standard products and custom technology development services.
- Who founded Bostonmicromachines?
- Bostonmicromachines was founded by Paul Bierden, Thomas Bifano.
- Who are Bostonmicromachines's investors?
- Bostonmicromachines's investors include Bantam Group.
- Where is Bostonmicromachines headquartered?
- Bostonmicromachines is headquartered in Boston, US.