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Investment thesis

Funds transportation technology through SBIR — safety, infrastructure monitoring, and mobility systems.

SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding

Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 1983–2023.

Awards
1,239
Companies funded
579
Total awarded
$261.7M
Median award
$100K

845 Phase I · 394 Phase II · most-funded states: CA, MA, MD, VA, TX

Recent awardeesPhaseYearAmount
AIWAYSION INCBellevue, WAPhase II2023$497.4K
AIWAYSION INCBellevue, WAPhase I2023$150K
X-BIOMEDICAL INCNewtown Square, PAPhase I2023$146.9K
OCEANIT LABORATORIES INCHonolulu, HIPhase II2023$1M
ENGINEERING & SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS, LLCChantilly, VAPhase II2023$1M
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCTorrance, CAPhase II2023$1000K
Sciperio, Inc.Orlando, FLPhase II2023$999.9K
ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INCRedwood City, CAPhase II2023$997.1K
FBS INCBellefonte, PAPhase II2023$991.8K
Connected Wise LLCOrlando, FLPhase II2023$498.6K
SPLUSM LLCOrlando, FLPhase II2023$424.9K
Tranalytics, LLCBedford, MAPhase II2023$423.6K
RIGHT CLICK SOLUTIONS INC.Santa Monica, CAPhase II2023$422.5K
NEWPORT SENSORS INCNew York, NYPhase I2023$200K
TDA RESEARCH, INC.Wheat Ridge, COPhase I2023$200K
ARIES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LLCWesterville, OHPhase I2023$200K
TRITON SYSTEMS, INC.Chelmsford, MAPhase I2023$200K
FAGAN CONSULTING LLCPrattville, ALPhase I2023$150K
TDA RESEARCH, INC.Wheat Ridge, COPhase I2023$150K
CLR ANALYTICS INCIrvine, CAPhase I2023$150K
NDT CORPORATIONSterling, MAPhase I2023$150K
PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LLCDripping Springs, TXPhase I2023$149.9K
Innovation Research And Training, Inc.Durham, NCPhase I2023$148.1K
HAAS, INCChicago, ILPhase II2022$500K
AIWAYSION INCBellevue, WAPhase I2022$143.1K
PULSAR INFORMATICS, INC.Seattle, WAPhase II2022$999.9K
OPTOWARES INCWoburn, MAPhase II2022$999.9K
CALLENTIS CONSULTING GROUP LLCAustin, TXPhase II2022$999.8K
ENERGY STORAGE SAFETY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LLCDetroit, MIPhase II2022$988.4K
CREARE LLCHanover, NHPhase II2022$985.1K

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
164
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 111 of 164 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×73Hardware ×49Defense Tech ×48AI & Machine Learning ×32Advanced Manufacturing ×29New Materials ×24Enterprise Software ×23IoT ×18

HQs:United States×74Canada×3

Investments · 164 tracked

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A-TECH CORPORATIONatacorp.comin𝕏

AV is a defense technology company that develops integrated defense systems, autonomous robotic platforms, and command-and-control software for military and allied operators.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics

Acrow Corporation Of Americaacrow.comin𝕏Jun 2020 · $649.9K

Acrow manufactures modular steel bridging solutions for permanent, temporary, military, and emergency applications across the transportation and construction sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware

ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.adatech.comJun 2021 · $549.9K

ADA Technologies manufactures energy storage products for specialized defense applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareEnglewood, US

Russ Farmer(President & CEO)Nada Farmer(Vice President & Chief Financial Officer)James Dong(Vice President of Research and Development)Sayan Naha(Vice President, Business Development)

ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INCadelphitech.comJul 2022 · $1.3M

Adelphi Technology manufactures neutron generators using Deuterium-Tritium, Deuterium-Deuterium, and thermal neutron sources, offering both actively pumped and sealed systems with yields up to 2x10^10 n/s.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesRedwood City, US

Melvin Piestrup(Founder/Chairman)

Advanced Engines Development Corporationadvanced-engines-corp.comFeb 2015 · $99.9K
ADVANCED MATERIALS MANUFACTURING, LLCadvancemnm.cominJun 2020 · $138.4K

Advance Materials Manufacturing (AMM) develops and manufactures composite materials and components for impact absorption, heat transfer, fire protection, and lightweight applications across aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsRaleigh, US

Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei(Founder & CEO)

ADVANCED OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES INCadvanced-optical.comin

Advanced Optical Technologies develops advanced electro-optic sensors and photonics solutions for applications including non-destructive testing and remote sensing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsAlbuquerque, US

Brian Hoover(Founder)

ADVANCED SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES INCasatechinc.comOct 2019 · $145.9K
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.atgi.usin𝕏

ATGI designs and manufactures high-power ducted ram air turbines and related systems for airborne platforms used in military and commercial applications requiring power generation.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechStuart, US

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH CORPORATIONatrcorp.com𝕏Jul 2013 · $1.4M

ATR develops specialized material handling equipment and machines for the United States Postal Service (USPS), including automated tag cancelling, tray processing, and package recovery systems used in mail sorting and distribution facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBeltsville, US

ADVENT INNOVATIONS LTD COadventinnous.comin𝕏Jun 2021 · $792.6K

Advent Innovations is a women-owned technology company specializing in advanced technology solutions for farming and agriculture, serving multiple business sectors with products developed from deep expertise in hardware and software engineering.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTRobotics

Ritubarna Banerjee(CEO)Malichi Flemming(Senior Hardware Engineer)Corey Leydig(Senior Software Engineer)

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

AGNIK LLCagnik.com𝕏Aug 2014 · $1.1M

Agnik provides a smartphone-based platform for connected cars that analyzes vehicle data to report on vehicle health and driver behavior.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Dr. Hillol Kargupta(Co-founder)inMs. Kakali Sarkar(Co-founder)in

AIWaysionaiwaysion.comin𝕏Jul 2022 · $790.4K

Aiwaysion is a company whose team page lists roles in machine learning, software development, and product engineering.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationSeattle, US

Wei Sun(Co-founder)inYinhai Wang(Co-founder)in

Antares Group Incorporatedantaresgroupinc.comin𝕏

Antares Group (operating as Stark Tech) provides clean energy consulting and owner's engineering services for solar projects, covering site development, land acquisition, interconnection, design, and feasibility analysis.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

APPLIED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONaemcorp.comMay 2016 · $1.5M
APPLIED MATHEMATICS, INC.applmath.com

Applied Mathematics, Inc. is a technical consulting firm that develops algorithms and mathematical solutions for defense, naval, and government applications.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGales Ferry, US

APTIMA INCaptima.cominSep 2018 · $450K

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)

ARCON CORParcon.comMay 2017 · $150K
ARIES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LLCariesst.cominJul 2023 · $200K

Aries develops specialty chemical compounds for polymer and encapsulation applications, focusing on bio-derived, environmentally-friendly formulations free of toxic chemicals.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsColumbus, US

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.apei.netMay 2012 · $150K
ASCA, INC.ascainc.com

ASCA is an applied science consulting firm specializing in risk and safety assessment for the aerospace, defense, electric power, and chemical industries.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software

Aware Vehicles, Inc.awarevehicles.comSep 2018 · $150K
BENTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.bententech.comSep 2015 · $296.3K
CALLENTIS CONSULTING GROUP LLCcallentis.ioJun 2021 · $1.1M

Callentis is an applied R&D and services company that integrates emerging technologies—including AI/ML, computational modeling, systems engineering, and data management—into practice-ready software and hardware solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyAustin, US

Jociunaite(Founder & CEO)Dr. Drach(Co-Founder & President)Dr. Kargah-Ostadi(Vice President)

CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS, INC.cra.cominAug 2015 · $2.4M

Charles River Analytics conducts research and develops AI-driven intelligent systems for defense, cybersecurity, space, and healthcare applications, serving the U.S.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechRobotics

CLR ANALYTICS INCclr-analytics.comin𝕏Sep 2010 · $2.5M

CLR Analytics provides IoT and data analytics solutions for transportation and environmental monitoring, serving traffic engineers, planners, and decision-makers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS

COHERENT TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.goctsi.comJun 2021 · $648.7K
Connected Wise LLCconnected-wise.comSep 2018 · $1.5M
CONTINUUM DYNAMICS INCcontinuum-dynamics.cominNov 2012 · $545.2K

Continuum Dynamics develops computational aerodynamics and fluid dynamics software for rotorcraft design, aerospace analysis, and specialized applications like spray drift and fuel jettisoning prediction.

Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware

Dr. Alan J. Bilanin(Chairman of the Board & Senior Associate)

CREARE LLCcreare.cominJul 2015 · $5.3M

Creare is an engineering and research company with advanced laboratory and fabrication facilities for experimental work across scales and temperatures.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechHanover, US

Dr. Jay Rozzi(Vice President, Principal Engineer)Jeff Breedlove(Senior Staff)Dr. Odile Clavier(Senior Staff)Dr. Patrick Magari(President, Principal Engineer)

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inccustom-mfg-eng.comin

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering (CME) is an engineering and manufacturing company serving defense, aerospace, government, and commercial customers with design, manufacturing, integration, calibration, and test services.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwarePinellas Park, US

Dr. Nancy Crews(CEO & President)

Design Interactive, Inc.designinteractive.netApr 2010 · $2.7M

Design Interactive provides digital transformation solutions combining human-centered design with emerging technologies including extended reality, digital twins, and AI-driven performance systems for enterprise, defense, and industrial organizations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEdTechEnterprise Software

DFUZION, INC.dfuzion.comMar 2007 · $931.4K

dFuzion, Inc. is an IT and engineering services firm offering software engineering, systems engineering, and applied technology R&D for federal and local government, commercial, and non-profit clients.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.dtsweb.cominJan 2008 · $100K

DTS is a provider of measurement and data acquisition solutions served across multiple markets and industries.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSeal Beach, US

DYNAFLOW, INC.dynaflow-inc.comin𝕏May 2017 · $614.9K

Dynaflow develops computational fluid dynamics software and specialized hardware systems for hydrodynamic analysis, cavitation testing, and water-based material erosion applications.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareNew MaterialsSaaSAnnapolis Junction, US

Dr. Georges L. Chahine

DZYNE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCdzynetech.cominJan 2015 · $150K

DZYNE Technologies develops unmanned and counter-unmanned defense systems for military and security operations across multiple domains (air, sea, ground).

Deep TechDefense TechRobotics

EARTH MAPPING INTERNATIONAL, INC.earthmapping.com

Earth Mapping International provides geospatial research and engineering services, including GIS, remote sensing, LiDAR, and geodesy, with a current focus on climate-change applications.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechUnited States, US

Bishwa Acharya(President and CEO)

Earth Science System LLCearthsciencesystems.comOct 2019 · $449.9K

Earth Science Systems manufactures the Asphalt Pavement Scanner, a radar-based inspection system that provides real-time maps of compaction, density, temperature, and roughness for quality assurance and quality control during asphalt pavement construction.

Construction TechDeep TechHardwareIoT

EBERT COMPOSITES CORPORATIONebertcomposites.com

Ebert Composites develops and licenses advanced composite materials technologies for defense, aerospace, infrastructure, and commercial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsChula Vista, US

ENERGY STORAGE SAFETY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LLCesspi.cominJul 2021 · $1.1M

ESSPI develops safety solutions for lithium-ion battery storage, transport, and management across the electrification supply chain.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

ENGINEERING & SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS, LLCescinconline.comJul 2021 · $1.1M
Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbusemc-sq.comDec 2007 · $1M

Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus conducts contract research and development for government clients in nuclear and defense, and commercial clients in aeronautical, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors.

Deep TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsColumbus, US

Dr. Gery Wilkowski

ESENSORS INC.eesensors.comOct 2019 · $114.2K
Expressive Analytics LLCexpressiveanalytics.comSep 2018 · $132K
FAGAN CONSULTING LLCfaganllc.comJul 2023 · $150K
FBS INCgwultrasonics.comSep 2018 · $2.2M

Guidedwave develops ultrasonic guided wave technology for non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring across infrastructure, aviation, power generation, and manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareState College, US

Joseph L. Rose(Founder)

FORCING FUNCTION LLCforcingfunction.orgNov 2019 · $461.8K

Forcing Function is an organization that applies external forces to systems to achieve desired outcomes, operating across transportation, agriculture, and music sectors.

Deep TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodIoTWashington, US

Fuchs Consulting Incfuchsconsultinginc.comJul 1905 · $1.6M
GCAS INCgcas.com

GCAS develops enterprise accounting and manufacturing ERP software solutions for government contractors and manufacturing entities, alongside defense engineering services utilizing AI and data analytics.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Marcos, US

GENEX SYSTEMS, LLCgenexsystems.comJun 2020 · $1.1M
GINER INCginerinc.comMay 2017 · $1.8M
GS ENGINEERING INCgsengineering.comSep 2014 · $496.6K
HAAS Alerthaasalert.comin𝕏Jun 2021 · $644.8K

HAAS Alert operates a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform that delivers real-time safety alerts to drivers about roadway hazards, emergency vehicles, and roadside workers.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US

Cory Hohs(Co-founder & CEO)inNoah Levens(Co-founder)inJigar Patel(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsDoon CapitalMichigan Capital NetworkStacked CapitalTechstarsThree Tree VenturesVolition Capital+4 more

HARMONIA HOLDINGS GROUP, LLCharmonia.cominMar 2010 · $2.4M

Harmonia provides advanced technology solutions for U.S. federal government agencies, specializing in AI/ML, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud modernization using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTechBlacksburg, US

Pallabi Saboo(Co-founder, Strategic Advisor)Jai Saboo(Co-founder, Strategic Advisor)Marc Abrams(Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsMadison Dearborn Partners

HI-Z TECHNOLOGY, INC.hi-z.com

Hi-Z manufactures thermoelectric generator modules and related accessories that convert heat differentials into electrical power for industrial and research applications.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials

INFOBEYOND TECHNOLOGY LLCinfobeyondtech.cominMay 2017 · $150K

AI-Fire is an AI-powered software tool for real-time detection and analysis of fire ignition events from high-impact collisions, capturing the complete fire lifecycle and measuring projectile impact orientation, flash angles, and extents.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software

Dr. Bin Xie(Founder)

INNERSPEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.innerspec.cominSep 2018 · $1.1M

Innerspec develops non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment and inspection services, including ultrasonic, phased array, eddy current, and laser measurement technologies for industrial asset inspection.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTForest, US

Innovation Research And Training, Inc.irtinc.usin𝕏Aug 2023 · $148.1K

iRT Inc. provides research consultation, evaluation, and technical services to organizations seeking to develop, validate, and implement health and social programs.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEdTechGovTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthDurham, US

Janis Kupersmidt(Founder)

INNOVATIVE AI TECHNOLOGIES LLCiaitusa.comJul 2022 · $150K

iAI Tech develops AI and machine learning solutions in computer vision, pattern recognition, and edge/IoT systems, applied to areas such as public safety, transportation, healthcare, and infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoT

Prof. Liu(Founder & AI Visionary; Founder of the Open AI Team (OAIT))

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ACCURATE AUTOMATION CORPORATIONAKELA INCATS-MER, LLCCYBERNET SYSTEMS CORPORATIONDANIEL H WAGNER ASSOCIATES INCINVOCON, INC.M-VISION INCMATERIALS SCIENCES LLCPrime Photonics, LCPROGENY SYSTEMS, LLCRct Systems, Inc.Science Research Laboratory, IncSOLERS INC.SOUTHWEST SCIENCES INCTHOUGHTVENTIONS UNLIMITED LLCUES INC

Exits · 1

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