Erickson Motors
1 known investors
Erickson Motors, the commercial division of Engine Research Associates (ERA), develops and manufactures the Migrating Combustion Chamber (MCC) engine, an ultra-quiet, high-efficiency, multi-fuel internal combustion engine. The technology targets applications including uncrewed systems, hybrid systems, generators, motorcycles, lawn equipment, and automotive and maritime craft, with ERA focusing on military and government R&D.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Erickson Motors do?
- Erickson Motors, the commercial division of Engine Research Associates (ERA), develops and manufactures the Migrating Combustion Chamber (MCC) engine, an ultra-quiet, high-efficiency, multi-fuel internal combustion engine. The technology targets applications including uncrewed systems, hybrid systems, generators, motorcycles, lawn equipment, and automotive and maritime craft, with ERA focusing on military and government R&D.
- Who are Erickson Motors's investors?
- Erickson Motors's investors include Elevate Ventures.