Direct Kinetics Solutions
2 known investors
Direct Kinetics (DKS) develops radioisotopic batteries based on beta-emitting isotope power sources, designed to provide continuous power for decades in an ultra-light form factor. The batteries target applications such as CubeSats, IoT sensors for asset tracking, and communications systems across land, sea, and space environments.
Investors Β· 2
Non-dilutive funding Β· 7 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants β no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2023 | $149.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $255.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $149.6K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2020 | $99.7K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2020 | $99.7K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts β non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Direct Kinetics Solutions do?
- Direct Kinetics (DKS) develops radioisotopic batteries based on beta-emitting isotope power sources, designed to provide continuous power for decades in an ultra-light form factor. The batteries target applications such as CubeSats, IoT sensors for asset tracking, and communications systems across land, sea, and space environments.
- Who are Direct Kinetics Solutions's investors?
- Direct Kinetics Solutions's investors include Aggie Angel Network, Houston Angel Network.