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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is a federal government agency with over 260,000 employees whose mission is to secure the nation from threats, spanning aviation and border security, emergency response, cybersecurity, and chemical facility inspection.

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SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding

Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 2004–2024.

Awards
1,155
Companies funded
523
Total awarded
$357.1M
Median award
$148.4K

833 Phase I · 322 Phase II · 6 via STTR · most-funded states: CA, MA, VA, MD, TX

Recent awardeesPhaseYearAmount
AVAWATZ COMPANYAddison, TXPhase I2024$174.5K
AGILE DATA DECISIONS, INC.Houston, TXPhase I2024$171.4K
SKY PARK LABS LLCConcord, MAPhase I2024$175K
TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATIONGoleta, CAPhase I2024$175K
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION, INC.Atlanta, GAPhase I2024$175K
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCTorrance, CAPhase I2024$175K
PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.Andover, MAPhase I2024$175K
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCTorrance, CAPhase I2024$175K
DEEP ANALYTICS LLCMontpelier, VTPhase I2024$174.9K
PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.Andover, MAPhase I2024$174.9K
VADUM INCRaleigh, NCPhase I2024$174.9K
SYNCOPATED ENGINEERING INCColumbia, MDPhase I2024$174.8K
PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.Andover, MAPhase I2024$174.8K
PENDAR TECHNOLOGIES LLCCambridge, MAPhase I2024$174.6K
Gamma Reality Inc.Richmond, CAPhase I2024$174.6K
MICHIGAN ENGINEERING SERVICES LLCAnn Arbor, MIPhase I2024$174.3K
LUTRIS, INC.Berkeley, CAPhase I2024$171.9K
SECURELOGIX CORPORATIONSan Antonio, TXPhase I2024$166.5K
IONICSCALE LLCAtlanta, GAPhase I2024$166.1K
N5 SENSORS INCROCKVILLE, MDPhase II2023$999.9K
CASPIA TECHNOLOGIES LLCAustin, TXPhase II2023$998.1K
Analytical AI, LLCBirmingham, ALPhase II2023$997.6K
CASPIA TECHNOLOGIES LLCAustin, TXPhase I2023$149.5K
LYNNTECH INC.College Station, TXPhase II2023$1M
CAPESYM INCNatick, MAPhase II2023$1M
RADIATION MONITORING DEVICES, INC.Watertown, MAPhase II2023$1000K
NOVATEUR RESEARCH SOLUTIONS LLCAshburn, VAPhase II2023$1000K
NANOHMICS INCAustin, TXPhase II2023$1000K
Caelum Research CorporationRockville, MDPhase II2023$1000K
CATALYST COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Forest, VAPhase II2023$1000K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are non-dilutive — the agency takes no equity.

Instruments
Grants
Tracked investments
261

What they invest in

from 167 of 261 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×83Hardware ×76Defense Tech ×75AI & Machine Learning ×41Cybersecurity ×25GovTech ×18IoT ×18Advanced Manufacturing ×17

HQs:United States×79China×1

Investments · 261 tracked

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4D TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC4dtechsolutions.cominMay 2020 · $149.5K

4D Tech Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture Federal Services, provides technology program management, requirements analysis, integrated system design, and rapid prototyping across software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware

ACCIPITER SYSTEMS INCaccipitersystems.cominApr 2019 · $1.3M

Accipiter Systems builds high-performance electronic and photonic system interconnect hardware (PCIe switches, network interface cards, expansion chassis) and software (switch software, drivers, APIs, GUIs) for edge AI infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareWexford, US

DAVID DRURY(Executive Officer)DANIEL M FLYNN(Executive Officer, Director)ADAM BOONE(Executive Officer)ERIC J HELMSEN(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN KRIAK(Executive Officer)

ACELLENT TECHNOLOGIES INCacellent.comin𝕏Dec 2005 · $100K

Acellent Technologies develops Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems combining proprietary SMART Layer sensors, data-acquisition hardware, and diagnostic software with algorithms that detect damage, assess severity, and predict remaining usable life of structures.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Achilles Heel Technologies, Incaht.aiJun 2019 · $1.1M

The company uses mathematical modeling and software to identify vulnerabilities in combined cyber-physical-human systems and locate where attacks would cause the most damage.

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense Tech

ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.adatech.comMay 2020 · $150K

ADA Technologies is a Colorado-based manufacturing company with an R&D division that develops, manufactures, and delivers customized products for advanced market customers.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INCadelphitech.comAug 2016 · $800K

Adelphi Technology manufactures neutron generator products, including deuterium-tritium, deuterium-deuterium, and thermal (moderated) neutron sources with yields ranging from 10^7 to over 10^10 neutrons per second.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

ADVANCED BRAIN MONITORING, INC.b-alert.com
ADVANCED FUEL RESEARCH, INC.afrinc.comSep 2008 · $464.4K
AERODYNE RESEARCH INCaerodyne.com

Aerodyne Research develops research-grade scientific instrumentation and provides measurement and R&D services focused on environmental and energy challenges.

Climate TechDeep TechHardware

AEROSOL DEVICES INCaerosoldevices.comin𝕏May 2021 · $156.5K

Aerosol Devices builds instruments that collect, count, and size-classify airborne particles from 5 nanometers to 10 microns, including gentle capture of viruses, bacteria, and microbes while preserving viability and DNA/RNA.

BiotechDeep TechHardware

AEROSOL DYNAMICS INCaerosol.us
Agileddagiledd.aiinMay 2024 · $171.4K

AgileDD offers a human-guided AI platform that ingests unstructured technical documents (PDFs, images, MS Office files, including handwriting via OCR) and extracts, indexes, and searches them using generative AI, machine learning, and RAG.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesHouston Angel Network

Agiltronagiltron.comin𝕏Sep 2006 · $2.2M

Agiltron engineers optical and electro-optical products, from individual components and modules to complete turn-key systems, including optical switches, modulators, amplifiers, lasers, and photodetectors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

AGNIK LLCagnik.com𝕏

Agnik develops vehicle data-mining and telematics products that analyze data from OBD devices and smartphone sensors to produce analytics on vehicle health, driver behavior, and location.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation

AKAMAI PHYSICS, INC.akamaiphysicsinc.comSep 2018 · $2M
AKELA INCakelainc.comMay 2014 · $100K
Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.alakaidefense.cominSep 2011 · $2.1M

Alakai Defense Systems develops long-range and extreme long-range laser and electro-optical standoff sensors for detecting threats.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

ALAMEDA APPLIED SCIENCES CORPORATIONaasc.spaceSep 2008 · $650K

AASC develops electric propulsion systems for satellites that generate thrust by ionizing solid metallic puck fuel (its Metal Pulsed Thruster), avoiding fluids, tanks and heaters.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Analytical AIanalyticalai.cominMay 2022 · $1.1M

Analytical AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, including computer vision and threat detection systems, for U.S. federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTechBirmingham, US

Thomas Anthony(Co-Founder & CIO)inMark Froehlich(Co-Founder & CEO)inFrank Skidmore(Co-Founder & Special Advisor)inCecil Bostany(Director)Kelly Hoggan(Director)inMark A Froelich(Executive Officer, Director)

AnaVation, LLCanavationllc.cominMay 2017 · $849.8K

AnaVation is a technology company that employs technologists focused on innovation.

Enterprise Software

ANC GROUP LLCancgroup.aiMay 2023 · $150K

ANC LLC provides advisory and consulting services in homeland and aviation security, covering systems engineering, threat and risk assessment, security technology R&D, and testing and certification.

Defense TechGovTechAlexandria, US

Amir Neeman(Founder & Principal)

ANDRO COMPUTATIONAL SOLUTIONS LLCandrocs.cominMay 2018 · $300K

ANDRO Computational Solutions develops radio-frequency and wireless technologies including radio-aware artificial intelligence, waveform development, dynamic spectrum access and sharing, edge/fog networking, and spectral cybersecurity, primarily for U.S. defense and government agencies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRome, US

AOSENSE, INC.aosense.cominMay 2015 · $1.1M

AOSense designs and manufactures atom-optic quantum sensors, including atomic clocks, gyroscopes, accelerometers, gravimeters, and gravity gradiometers, using cold-atom and atomic spectroscopy techniques.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

Brenton YoungMark KasevichJim Spilker(Chairman)

Applied Biomathematics Incramas.com

RAMAS by Applied Biomathematics develops ecological risk software and offers consulting in risk analysis, predictive analytics, and specialized analytical methods for environmental and ecological problems.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate Tech

APPLIED NANOTECH, INC.appliednanotech.netSep 2008 · $1.7M

Applied Nanotech develops nano-materials and processes—including printable conductive metallic inks, high-fidelity solders, and water-based graphene carbon stripper foils—for OEM and government customers in microelectronics manufacturing, defense, quantum computing, high-energy physics, and nuclear energy.

Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAustin, US

APPLIED TRAINING SOLUTIONS, LLCappliedtrg.cominJun 2019 · $150K

Applied Training Solutions, LLC (ATS) provides training, operational support, and technologies for national defense and emergency management organizations.

Defense TechGovTechSaaS

APPLIED VISIONS, INC.avi.comin𝕏May 2013 · $1.4M

Applied Visions (AVI) is a U.S.-based software engineering firm with 30+ years of experience that designs, builds, and supports custom, mission-critical software systems for regulated and complex environments, using AI-assisted development and modern tooling.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNorthport, US

APTIMA INCaptima.cominSep 2010 · $100K

Aptima engineers technologies that integrate humans and technology to improve how individuals and teams train, develop, and perform in mission-critical settings, using AI, machine learning, data analytics, and modeling and simulation.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechWoburn, US

Daniel Serfaty(Founder & Executive Chairman)

ARETE ASSOCIATESarete.com𝕏

Areté develops technology and engineering solutions with a focus on defense applications, including counter-drone systems and missile defense.

Deep TechDefense Tech

Aromatix, Inc.aromatixtechnologies.comMay 2017 · $100K
ASSURED INFORMATION SECURITY, INC.ainfosec.comin𝕏May 2023 · $149.9K

Assured Information Security provides cyber capabilities and expert services for U.S. military and intelligence operations, including secure zero-trust environments, C5ISR, mission solutions, and research.

CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech

ATC-NY INCatcorp.comin𝕏Mar 2004 · $199.9K

Architecture Technology Corporation develops modeling tools for optimizing air transport efficiency and assessing the impact of incidents such as air traffic control disruptions, and offers CYRIN, a browser-based cybersecurity training platform that uses real tools against real threats.

CybersecurityDefense TechEdTech

ATS-MER, LLCatsmer.comAug 2010 · $150K
Avawatzavawatz.comMay 2020 · $324.3K

Avawatz builds AvaAI, an end-to-end AI development platform that automates data labeling, model training, and production monitoring for robotics and computer vision, along with AXIA, an application layer for real-time inference, analytics, and post-hoc analysis.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsLewisville, US

Rajini Anachi(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Azavea Inc.azavea.comin𝕏May 2016 · $100K

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

BALFOUR TECHNOLOGIES LLCbal4.comSep 2010 · $1.2M
BlockCypher Blockchain web servicesblockcypher.comMay 2016 · $849.8K

BlockCypher offers cloud-hosted infrastructure for blockchain development.

Developer ToolsRedwood City, US

Matthieu Riou(Founder)inCatheryne Nicholson

Co-investors500 GlobalFuture Perfect VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Foundation Capital

BLUE RIDGE ENVISIONEERING, INC.br-envision.comMay 2015 · $99.9K
BLUERISC INCbluerisc.comSep 2013 · $3.8M

BlueRISC develops AI and agentic AI-driven system assurance and security solutions covering vulnerability discovery, in-field protection across satellite and multi-sensor environments, and forensic intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech

BLUEYEQ LLCblueyeq.cominAug 2017 · $1.3M

BluEyeQ provides remote condition monitoring and machine reliability solutions, developing sensor hardware and software that collect machine data (vibration, temperature, pressure, speed, displacement, oil humidity) into a cloud platform for predictive and prognostic analysis using machine learning and AI.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT

BODKIN DESIGN & ENGINEERING LLCbodkindesign.cominSep 2011 · $100K

Bodkin Design & Engineering develops optical imaging systems, including hyperspectral cameras, infrared calibration test instruments, and machine-vision solutions, along with spectral analysis software.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNewton, US

BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATIONboston-engineering.comAug 2015 · $300K
C360Livec360live.comSep 2021 · $843.6KAcquired

C360 builds non-stitched 360-degree immersive video camera and software systems for live sports broadcast and OTT; acquired by Cosm in 2023.

Co-investorsSeventySix Capital

Caelum Research Corporationcaelum.comMay 2022 · $1.1M
CAPESYM INCcapesym.cominSep 2011 · $6.7M

CapeSym, Inc. develops semiconductor and scintillator detector materials, detector modules, and systems for nuclear detection, and provides R&D and consulting services in crystal growth, materials science, and thermal management.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsNatick, US

Carbon Solutions Inccarbonsolution.com

Carbon Solutions, Inc. produces and sells carbon nanotube products, including single-walled nanotube variants such as AP-SWNT, P2-SWNT, and P3-SWNT.

Deep TechHardwareNew Materials

CARDSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.yourcardsolution.comMay 2016 · $1.1M
Caspia Technologiescaspiatechnologies.cominMay 2022 · $1.3M

Gainseville, US

Mark Tehranipoor(Director)Waleed Khalil(Director)

BoardRick Hegberg(Director)Walden C Rhines(Director)

Co-investorsRaptor Group

CATALYST COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.catcomtec.comin𝕏May 2018 · $2.5M

Catalyst Communications Technologies develops Radio Control over IP products, including dispatch consoles, transportable radio communications units, and LMR-to-LTE interworking solutions.

GovTechHardwareForest, US

CELLEX, INC.cellex.usMay 2005 · $100K
CELLULAR MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.cellularmaterials.com
CFD RESEARCH CORPORATIONcfd-research.cominApr 2004 · $1.2M

CFD Research is a private company recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Deep Tech

CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS, INC.cra.cominMay 2010 · $5.4M

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

Cignal LLCcignal.coin𝕏May 2023 · $149.3K

Cignal builds AI-based visual decision support and security screening technology for front-line officers and first responders, including tools to reduce false alarm rates and combat fraud, smuggling, and diversion.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTech

COBALT SOLUTIONS INCcobaltsolutions.netMay 2020 · $899.9K

Cobalt Solutions builds the CNG sensor, a real-time wireless network surveillance system that detects, characterizes, and geolocates 4G LTE and 5G NR cellular signals at the tactical edge.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

COGNITECH CORPORATIONcognitech-ut.com
CONNECTICUT ANALYTICAL CORPORATIONctanalytical.comSep 2010 · $194.6K
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP INCcrgrp.cominJun 2019 · $150K

CRG Defense designs, develops, and manufactures defense and dual-use technologies, turning prototypes into field-ready systems, subsystems, and mission platforms for warfighters and defense partners.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware

CREARE LLCcreare.cominApr 2006 · $2.3M

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)

Critical Technologies Inccritical.comMar 2004 · $99.9K

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