Bostonmicromachines
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Boston Micromachines develops MEMS deformable mirrors, MEMS grating modulators, and adaptive optics software for controlling and shaping light. Its photonics products serve researchers and defense contractors in astronomy, microscopy, laser communication, laser research, and retinal imaging.
Investors · 1
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 develops MEMS deformable mirrors, MEMS grating modulators, and adaptive optics software for controlling and shaping light. Its photonics products serve researchers and defense contractors in astronomy, microscopy, laser communication, laser research, and retinal imaging.
- Who are Bostonmicromachines's investors?
- Bostonmicromachines's investors include Bantam Group.