Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Grant agencyInvestment thesis
Funds public-health technology through SBIR — surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention tools.
SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding
Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 2000–2023.
336 Phase I · 111 Phase II · most-funded states: CA, CO, MA, TX, VA
| Recent awardees | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VECTECH, INC.Baltimore, MD | Phase II | 2023 | $2M |
| MERCATO, INC.SAN DIEGO, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $295.7K |
| Minnesota HealthSolutions CorporationSAINT PAUL, MN | Phase I | 2023 | $343.1K |
| Aincobio LLCSyracuse, NY | Phase I | 2023 | $306.5K |
| Triangle Biotechnology, Inc.Chapel Hill, NC | Phase I | 2023 | $300K |
| Microgen LLCLA MARQUE, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $299.8K |
| EITR BIOLOGICS, INC.SAN DIEGO, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $299.8K |
| ARMOR MEDICAL INC.SAINT LOUIS, MO | Phase I | 2023 | $295.9K |
| OREGON RESEARCH BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, INC.Springfield, OR | Phase I | 2023 | $295.7K |
| Speech Technology and Applied Research CorporationLexington, MA | Phase I | 2023 | $295.7K |
| SEACOAST SCIENCE, INC.CARLSBAD, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $282.3K |
| NANOHMICS INCAUSTIN, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $275.8K |
| PORTABLE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INCROBBINSVILLE, NJ | Phase I | 2023 | $275.8K |
| KLEIN BUENDEL, INC.GOLDEN, CO | Phase I | 2023 | $275.8K |
| ELECTRONUCLEICS INCPLACENTIA, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $275.8K |
| DOTQUANT LLCSHORELINE, WA | Phase I | 2023 | $275.5K |
| Virongy Biosciences, Inc.MANASSAS, VA | Phase I | 2023 | $273.2K |
| INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.TORRANCE, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $256.5K |
| ATTOGENE CORPORATIONAUSTIN, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $248.8K |
| MENDON GROUP LLCPittsford, NY | Phase I | 2023 | $241.9K |
| VECTECH, INC.Baltimore, MD | Phase I | 2022 | $298.7K |
| Optofluidic Bioassay, LLCAnn Abor, MI | Phase I | 2022 | $256.1K |
| AEMS CORPLivermore, CA | Phase I | 2022 | $200K |
| HEROWEAR LLCNASHVILLE, TN | Phase II | 2022 | $1.5M |
| CELL PODIUM LLCNEWARK, NJ | Phase II | 2022 | $1M |
| LUNA LABS USA LLCCharlottesville, VA | Phase II | 2022 | $900K |
| OREGON RESEARCH BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, INC.Eugene, OR | Phase II | 2022 | $896.4K |
| PGXL TECHNOLOGIES LLCLouisville, KY | Phase I | 2022 | $309.3K |
| OREGON RESEARCH BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, INC.Eugene, OR | Phase I | 2022 | $301.1K |
| AI BIOSCIENCES, INC.College Station, TX | Phase I | 2022 | $299.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are non-dilutive — the agency takes no equity.
What they invest in
from 74 of 116 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×32Biotech ×29Healthtech ×28Medical Devices ×16Hardware ×14Digital Health ×11New Materials ×11Defense Tech ×8
HQs:United States×27
Investments · 116 tracked
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3C Institute builds custom technology and digital health software for researchers, educators, program developers, and clinicians, supporting the development and delivery of research-based programs.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Healthy Dining offers MyMenu, a cloud-based platform for food venues that provides interactive personalized menus, nutrition information, allergen identification, and eating-style analysis to improve guest engagement.
Digital HealthFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Adámas Nanotechnologies manufactures nanodiamond materials and instrumentation, including NV diamond particles and plates, ODMR systems, and detonation nanodiamond powders and slurries.
Deep TechNew MaterialsQuantum Computing
AEMS Corp solves viscosity problems in liquid formulations using proprietary and patented methods and an automated high-throughput, microscale lab, focusing primarily on next-generation pharmaceuticals such as high-concentration injectable biologics and siRNA therapeutics.
BiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsDenver, US
William Compel(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Collella(Director)W. Scott Compel(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Alexander R. Hendricks(Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder)Nick Colella(Co-Founder)
BoardMichael Chang(Director)
AI Biosciences develops the µTitan, an automated, microgravity-compatible Sample Processing Instrument that handles six samples per roughly 20-minute run.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Applied Biological Laboratories develops a biologic platform that combines competitive viral inhibitors with multi-functional proteins to reduce viral replication and regulate inflammation in the respiratory system.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechNew York, US
Michael Latefi(Executive Officer, Director)Nazlie Latefi(Executive Officer, Director)
Applied Particle Technology develops air quality sensors and AI-driven analytics platforms for industrial operations monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareIoTSaaSWellness & FitnessSt. Louis, US
Jiaxi Fang(Chief Executive Officer)inTandeep Chadha(Chief Technology Officer)inPratim Biswas(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Aptagen Labs is a synthetic biology company that develops DNA-based aptamers, target-recognition elements with high affinity for small molecules, protein biomarkers, cells, and tissues.
BiotechDeep Tech
ArchieMD develops visually-based health science education and medical simulation products, including web-based nursing (Nurse-Skills) and EMS (Medrills) training platforms plus augmented, virtual, and mixed reality tools and haptic trainers.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechAtlanta, US
Robert Levine(Dr.)
Ashwin-Ushas develops advanced materials and devices including IR-electrochromic variable-emittance skins for spacecraft thermal control and dynamic camouflage, wide-temperature ionic-liquid Li-ion batteries, electrochemical sensors for chemical agents and hazardous compounds, microwave-based medical waste remediation, and electrochromic eyewear.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSpace Tech
Attogene is a biotechnology and biomanufacturing company that develops and manufactures rapid detection technologies, including lateral flow assays, ELISA kits, qPCR/qLAMP detection kits, and enzymatic assays for environmental monitoring and human disease analytes.
BiotechClimate TechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Element 84 (formerly Azavea) develops cloud-native geospatial data processing pipelines, distributed systems, and Earth Observation software for public, private, and non-profit sector clients.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Seattle, US
Virginia Emery(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Bloodstone supplies tactical medical equipment and training tools for combat medics, EMS providers, and civilian first responders, including realistic teaching manikins and TACEVAC solutions.
Defense TechE-commerceMedical Devices
BrightOutcome builds digital health research platforms and evidence-based wellness programs, offering tools like GEMINI, ACS3, and SAGE LEAF for researchers and clinicians conducting studies, with HIPAA/FERPA compliance and EMR/FHIR integration.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Ceres Nanosciences develops Nanotrap particle technology, a magnetic hydrogel used to capture, concentrate, and preserve low-abundance analytes such as pathogens, proteins, and cell-free biomarkers from complex biological and environmental samples.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsManassas, US
Tom Miller(Director)Scott Gazelle(Director)Ross Dunlap(President/CEO, Treasurer and Director)Thomas Dunlap(Secretary)Emanuel Petricoin III(Director)
CHADIS is a clinical process support system that delivers questionnaires and clinical decision support to help pediatric and healthcare providers manage and document common developmental-behavioral and other conditions during in-office or telehealth visits.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Barbara Howard(Co-founder)Raymond Sturner(Co-founder)
Charles River Analytics develops advanced AI, autonomy, and robotics systems—spanning sensor fusion, perception, and human-robot interaction—for applications including defense, homeland security threat detection, healthcare, and worker safety.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
ChromoLogic is an innovation center that develops biomedical solutions (point-of-care wound care, infectious disease diagnostics, drug delivery, and telehealth) and industrial solutions (bio-inspired supply chain traceability, non-destructive testing, and neuromorphic computing).
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesMonrovia, US
New Castle, US
Erica Nemser(Executive Officer, Director)Bill Charlton(Executive Officer)Bennett Nemser(Director)
BoardGuido Radaelli(Director)Chris Erickson(Director)Tony Sun(Director)
Creare is an engineering research and development firm that solves complex technical problems and develops new technologies for industry and government customers.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Jay Rozzi(Senior Staff)Jeff Breedlove(Senior Staff)Dr. Odile Clavier(Senior Staff)Dr. Patrick Magari(Senior Staff)
CrossLife Tech develops molecular diagnostic products that analyze genetic material to detect biomarkers for infectious diseases and tumors.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Eitr Bio develops single domain antibody-based immunotherapeutics through its Orthogonal Dual-Interacting Nanotherapeutic (ODIN) platform, including small bispecific molecules designed to penetrate solid tumors, gram-negative bacteria, and viral reservoirs in deep tissues.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Gaia Medical Institute develops BrainGuardian, a rapid saliva-based test that detects concussions and traumatic brain injury using novel cellular biomarkers, intended for use at sidelines, schools, homes, and clinics rather than hospitals.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
GeneTAG Technology develops error-resistant qPCR probe systems, including its DNA Detection Switch (DDS) probes, that use paired fluorescent probes and quencher-labeled antiprobes for high-fidelity detection and single-base discrimination across wide annealing temperature ranges.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Guild Associates develops engineered systems and adsorptive, reactive, and catalytic materials for applications including decontamination, chemical defense, and demilitarization.
Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials
HDT Bio develops immunotherapy technologies, including its LION formulation platform, designed to activate the immune system against difficult-to-treat conditions.
BiotechHealthtech
TeleSage provides web-based behavioral health screenings and assessments—including the DSM-5-based DISC for children/adolescents and the SCID-5 structured clinical interview—that can be administered on any device and generate instant differential diagnosis reports.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
iFyber is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides custom method development, material characterization, and antimicrobial efficacy testing.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Antigen Discovery Inc.
BiotechDeep Tech
Intact Genomics is an ISO 13485:2016 certified biotech company that develops and manufactures life science reagents and offers services including CDMO/OEM, custom competent cells, protein expression and purification, and direct capture of large DNA fragments.
BiotechDeep TechSt. Louis, US
Trifoia provides online training and educational media services, including scenario-based explainer videos, digital course development, accessibility compliance, LMS hosting, and evaluative research.
EdTechFuture of WorkMedia & Entertainment
JSR Associates is a design consultancy focused on healthcare and senior living environments, providing consulting services centered on the people who use these spaces.
Healthtech
K&A Wireless is a company presenting itself as a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
IoT
Kitware provides custom software development and advanced AI research services, building on its open source platforms to serve clients across industry, government, and academia.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Klein Buendel develops health behavior research programs and technology-based interventions on topics such as skin cancer prevention, physical activity, adolescent and adult health, health equity, and risky behavior.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social Good