Erickson Motors
Fort Wayne, US · 1 known investors
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
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Fred EricksonFounder, MCC Engine Inventor
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Rick EricksonPresident, Principal Engineer
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Jeff EricksoninVice President, General Manager
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $745.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2018 | $148.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2015 | $746.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2013 | $149K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase ISTTR | 2010 | $68.9K |
| Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense | Phase II | 2009 | $1.1M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2009 | $1.1M |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2009 | $98.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2008 | $100K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2002 | $70K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 1996 | $69.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 1990 | $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.
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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.