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Erickson Motors

Fort Wayne, US · 1 known investors

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Erickson Motors manufactures MCC (Migrating Combustion Chamber) engines and provides commercial engineering and machining services. The company also conducts military and government R&D programs through its parent company, Engine Research Associates, Inc.

Founders & leadership

FEFred Erickson
Fred EricksonFounder, MCC Engine Inventor
RERick Erickson
Rick EricksonPresident, Principal Engineer
JEJeff Erickson
Jeff EricksonVice President, General Manager

Investors · 1

Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$745.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$49.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2018$148.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2015$746.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2013$149K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2010$68.9K
Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of DefensePhase II2009$1.1M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2009$1.1M
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I2009$98.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2008$100K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2002$70K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I1996$69.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I1990$45.7K

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 Erickson Motors do?
Erickson Motors manufactures MCC (Migrating Combustion Chamber) engines and provides commercial engineering and machining services. The company also conducts military and government R&D programs through its parent company, Engine Research Associates, Inc.
Who founded Erickson Motors?
Erickson Motors was founded by Fred Erickson, Rick Erickson.
Who are Erickson Motors's investors?
Erickson Motors's investors include Elevate Ventures.
Where is Erickson Motors headquartered?
Erickson Motors is headquartered in Fort Wayne, US.