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Funds ocean, weather, and climate observation technology through SBIR.

SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding

Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 2010–2023.

Awards
368
Companies funded
190
Total awarded
$92.5M
Median award
$150K

226 Phase I · 142 Phase II · most-funded states: CA, MA, CO, VA, HI

Recent awardeesPhaseYearAmount
Blue Ocean Gear Inc.Redwood City, CAPhase II2023$648.9K
ENSEMBLE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLCHyattsville, MDPhase I2023$175K
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INCIrivine, CAPhase I2023$175K
UPSTREAM PBCAlameda, CAPhase I2023$175K
FARSOUNDER INCWarwick, RIPhase I2023$175K
HYDROSAT INCWashington, DCPhase I2023$175K
Jaia Robotics, Inc.Bristol, RIPhase I2023$174.9K
SALIENT PREDICTIONS INCFalmouth, MAPhase I2023$174.9K
AIRMETTLE INCHouston, TXPhase II2023$650K
WEATHERVANE LABS LLCMinneapolis, MNPhase II2023$650K
COASTALOCEANVISION, INCNORTH FALMOUTH, MAPhase II2023$650K
Ocean's Balance IncSouth Portland, MEPhase II2023$650K
FPN LLCBrunswick, MEPhase II2023$650K
Robotics 88, Inc.Barrington, RIPhase II2023$650K
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCTorrance, CAPhase II2023$650K
AIFISH LLCKailua, HIPhase II2023$650K
AERODYNE RESEARCH INCBillerica, MAPhase II2023$650K
60Hertz IncorporatedAnchorage, AKPhase II2023$650K
GEOMETRIC DATA ANALYTICS INC.Durham, NCPhase II2023$649.9K
ACME ATRONOMATIC, LLCOrlando, FLPhase II2023$649.9K
DRAGOON TECHNOLOGY LLCOro Valley, AZPhase II2023$649.8K
FIELD DATA SERVICES LLCEssex, MTPhase II2023$649.7K
IMPROVING AVIATION LLCTampa, FLPhase II2023$649.3K
BIOSPHERICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.San Diego, CAPhase II2023$643.7K
YANKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.Turners Falls, MAPhase I2023$175K
OCEANIT LABORATORIES INCHonolulu, HIPhase I2023$175K
WAIHOME LLCHaleiwa, HIPhase I2023$175K
SPACE BALLOON TECHNOLOGIES CORPDaytona Beach, FLPhase I2023$175K
STRATOSOLUTIONS INCGrayslake, ILPhase I2023$175K
APPLIED OCEAN SCIENCES, LLCFairfax Station, VAPhase I2023$175K

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
152

What they invest in

from 110 of 152 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×71Hardware ×49Defense Tech ×39AI & Machine Learning ×32Climate Tech ×32IoT ×17AgTech ×15Cleantech ×14

HQs:United States×73

Investments · 152 tracked

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By year:2023 · 192022 · 132021 · 132020 · 322018 · 172017 · 202015 · 142014 · 52013 · 92011 · 9151 dated

Interlink Electronicsinterlinkelectronics.comin𝕏NASDAQ: LINKSep 2023 · $175K

Interlink develops sensing technologies based on its patented Force Sensing Resistor technology, spanning position sensing, rugged pointing controls, gas sensing, printed electronics, smart textiles, membrane keypads, and graphic overlays.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSemiconductorsIrvine, US

Steven N. Bronson(Chairman, CEO, and President)inRyan Hoffman(Executive Officer)Joy Hou(Director)Declan Flannery(Executive Officer)Maria Fregosi(Director)Gene Chen(Executive Officer)

AA PLASMA LLCaaplasma.cominJul 2020 · $649.9K

AAPlasma is an engineering company that researches and develops advanced oxidation processes using non-equilibrium "cold" plasma, UV, and high-voltage electronics, and partners with industry clients to integrate these systems for applications like air cleaning, water treatment, disinfection, and food safety.

CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsPhiladelphia, US

Greg Fridman(Co-founder)Charles Bailey(Co-founder)

Access Sensor Technologies LLCaccsensors.comJul 2018 · $519.6K
ACME ATRONOMATIC, LLCmyradar.comin𝕏Sep 2022 · $799.9K

MyRadar is a weather app that provides high-definition radar, NOAA weather alerts, temperatures, forecasts, and a hurricane and tropical storm tracker.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

ACTINIXactinix.comJun 2017 · $520K

Actinix is developing instrumentation that combines fluorescence microscopy and Raman spectroscopy to detect, identify, and analyze microplastics and nanoplastics across sample types such as water, soil, air, food, and biological tissues.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtech

ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS, INC.adaptive-dynamics.com

Adaptive Dynamics Inc.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING, LLCamesouth.comSep 2022 · $150K

AME provides geotechnical engineering, field exploration, laboratory testing, and instrumentation and monitoring services to public and private sector clients, with expertise in coastal protection, restoration projects, and construction in soft soils of the Gulf Coast.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechBaton Rouge, US

Venu Tammineni(Principal)Mike McKinney(Operations Manager)Greg Mattson, II(Engineering Manager)Justin Ator(Laboratory Manager)

ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INCadelphitech.comJan 2020 · $520K

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)

AERODYNE RESEARCH INCaerodyne.comJul 2014 · $3.5M

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

Climate TechDeep TechHardware

AIFISH LLCai.fishin𝕏Sep 2022 · $800K

Ai.Fish applies computer vision and machine learning to marine conservation and fisheries management.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechSaaSHawaii, US

Jimmy(Founder and CEO)Justin

AIRMETTLE INCairmettle.comSep 2022 · $800K

AirMettle develops software that accelerates big data analytics by performing operations such as selecting, grouping, and aggregating data directly in the data lake using parallel processing, instead of moving data to analytic memory or a data warehouse.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

AMETHYST RESEARCH INCamethystresearch.cominSep 2015 · $190K

Amethyst Research designs and manufactures infrared detectors and emitters for government and commercial applications, offering custom solutions from materials growth through device prototyping.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsNot specified, US

ANUMA AEROSPACE CORPORATIONanumaaerospace.comSep 2023 · $174.8K

Anumá Aerospace develops solar-electric airships and aerostats built around its patented partial-vacuum lift (PVL) cell technology, aimed at decarbonizing long-haul, heavy-lift transportation.

CleantechLogistics & Supply Chain

Jamie Little(Co-founder & CEO)Diana Little(President)Dave Craft(Chief Operating Officer / Chief of Staff)

APPLIED OCEAN SCIENCES, LLCappliedoceansciences.comin𝕏Sep 2023 · $175K

Applied Ocean Sciences conducts rapid prototyping and research and development in marine science, collaborating with academic, government, and nonprofit partners to address ocean-related challenges.

Climate TechDeep TechImpact & Social Good

ARETE ASSOCIATESarete.com𝕏Aug 2013 · $1.8M

Areté develops geospatial intelligence and sensing solutions for space-based and satellite applications, with deep learning and analytics capabilities serving national security and safety missions.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Atlantis Industries, Inc.atlantis-industries.comSep 2023 · $174.9K
ATMOSPHERIC & SPACE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LLCorionspace.cominJun 2017 · $1.2M

Orion Space Solutions develops space environment sensors (optical and ionospheric), orbit prediction, drag-reduction solutions, and space environment models focused on very low Earth orbit (VLEO).

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

ATTOGENE CORPORATIONattogene.cominJan 2020 · $120K

Attogene manufactures rapid diagnostic assays and molecular detection kits for laboratory, environmental, and field applications, including lateral flow assays, ELISA platforms, qPCR/qLAMP systems, and nucleic acid tools.

BiotechClimate TechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US

Lance P. Ford(President & CEO)Joseph Krebs(Technology Officer)Brian But(Laboratory Technical Leader)

Auroraaurora.aeroin𝕏Aug 2013 · $494.9KAcquired

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, develops autonomous aircraft systems, propulsion technologies, and advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsManassas, US

Co-investorsGlobal Environment Fund Management

Azavea Inc.azavea.comin𝕏Jul 2020 · $650K

Azavea develops cloud-native geospatial software and distributed systems for clients across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure

Aztera, LLCaztera.comSep 2015 · $99.8K
BADVR INCbadvr.comin𝕏Jan 2020 · $520K

BadVR develops Immersion, a data visualization platform that renders complex spatial and operational data as interactive 3D environments for telecommunications, emergency response, marketing analytics, and spectrum monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMarina Del Rey, US

Suzanne Borders(Co-Founder & CEO)Jad Meouchy(Co-Founder & CTO)

BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC.barron-associates.comJul 2018 · $520K

Barron Associates develops human interface technologies using motion tracking, gesture recognition, and haptics to serve people with disabilities and specialized users such as astronauts.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareHealthtechRobotics

BIOSPHERICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.biospherical.comSep 2022 · $793.7K

Biospherical Instruments manufactures optical sensors and monitoring systems for oceanographic, atmospheric, water quality, and environmental research applications.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

BIOWAVES, INC.bio-waves.comSep 2015 · $94.8K
BJE ENVIRONMENTAL OPTICS LLCbjeenvironmentaloptics.comJan 2020 · $515.2K

BJE Environmental Optics develops scientific instruments that measure atmospheric aerosols — the camera lidar (CLidar) and the patented Imaging Polar Nephelometer (IPN) — and provides consulting on atmospheric science and lidar technology.

Climate TechDeep TechHardware

John E. Barnes(President)

BLACK SWIFT TECHNOLOGIES LLCbst.aeroinJul 2018 · $1M

Black Swift Technologies designs and manufactures specialized unmanned aerial systems (drones) for scientific research and industrial inspection in demanding atmospheric and environmental conditions.

AgTechDeep TechHardwareIoTRoboticsSpace TechBoulder, US

Dr. Elston(CEO and Co-founder)Jack Elston(CEO)Dr. Stachura(Chief Technology Officer)

Blue Ocean Gearblueoceangear.cominJan 2020 · $1.3M

Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity.

AgTechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Good Growth CapitalBoost VCConservation International VenturesGratitude Railroad+2 more

BLUE STORM ASSOCIATES INC.pemdastechnologies.cominJun 2017 · $1M

PEMDAS Technologies & Innovations develops environmental intelligence solutions and atmospheric forecasting systems for the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian emergency response authorities.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense Tech

Mary Lockhart(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Paul Lockhart(President)

BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATIONboston-engineering.comJul 2014 · $494.1K
BRANDYWINE PHOTONICS LLCbrandywinephotonics.comJul 2018 · $120K
Cagoudeycagoudey.comMay 2017 · $400K

C.A.

Deep Tech

Clifford A. Goudey(Founder)

CARR ASTRONAUTICS CORPcarrastro.comJul 2014 · $485.4K

Carr Astronautics develops science processing algorithms, image navigation and registration systems, and data processing solutions for US and international space agencies and weather satellite programs.

Climate TechDeep TechSpace TechMaryland, US

Jim Carr(President and CEO)

Catalina Sea Ranchcatalinasearanch.com𝕏Sep 2015 · $95K

San Pedro, US

Phil Cruver(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN EGER(Executive Officer)

BoardDeborah Johnson(Director)Roger O'Brien(Director)

CELL MATRIX CORPORATIONcellmatrix.comSep 2021 · $649.9K

Cell Matrix Corporation is a contract research and development firm working on complete computing systems spanning hardware, circuits, algorithms, and software, including self-modifying and neuroscience-inspired architectures.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareBlacksburg, US

Lisa Durbeck(Co-founder)Nick Macias(Co-founder)

CFD RESEARCH CORPORATIONcfd-research.cominJul 2018 · $1.5M

CFD Research Corporation develops engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs for aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy sectors using software and experimental capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHuntsville, US

CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS, INC.cra.cominJan 2020 · $1.2M

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

CHEMLED TECHNOLOGIES, LLCchemled-technologies.comAug 2015 · $95K
CLIMATE FORECAST APPLICATIONS NETWORK, LLCcfanclimate.netin𝕏Aug 2015 · $269.6K

CFAN develops advanced weather and climate forecasting platforms using machine learning and artificial intelligence to help energy companies, insurers, and utilities manage weather and climate-related risks.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyAtlanta, US

Judith Curry(President and Founder)Peter Webster(Chief Scientist and Founder)

COASTALOCEANVISION, INCcoastaloceanvision.comJul 2018 · $1.8M

Coastal Ocean Vision develops imaging and monitoring systems for ocean and freshwater environments, including plankton classification, deep learning analysis, and coastal observatory platforms used in aquaculture, water quality, and scientific research.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareIoTNorth Falmouth, US

Group of ten scientists, engineers and technicians from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

CODAR OCEAN SENSORS, LTDcodar.cominSep 2011 · $919K

CODAR provides HF radar networks for monitoring sea surface currents and supporting marine operations, with applications in oil spill response and ocean data collection.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareIoTMountain View, US

Dr. Donald Barrick

COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS, INC.cpi.comJan 2020 · $119.8K
CONNECTSIX LLCconnectsixllc.comSep 2023 · $175K

Connectsix develops wireless, Bluetooth Low Energy, and smartphone-connected IoT sensor solutions to increase user awareness of their physical surroundings and improve personal safety.

GovTechHardwareIoT

Dr. Scott SamsonLawrence Langebrake(P.E.)

Crab Raft Inccrabraft.comJan 2020 · $519.8K
CREARE LLCcreare.cominJun 2017 · $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)

Cultured Abalone Farm LLC, Theculturedabalone.comSep 2015 · $94.6K
CVISION AI INCcvisionai.comJan 2020 · $1.1M

CVision AI develops video analytics and computer vision solutions for challenging use cases in post-processing and near real-time environments.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jonathan Takahashi(Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer)Benjamin Woodward(CEO)Brian Tate(Chief Technology Officer)

DeepSpace Technologies, Incdeepspace-technologies.comSep 2023 · $166K
DESERT STAR SYSTEMS, LLCdesertstar.comJul 2018 · $519.3K
DIOXIDE MATERIALS, INC.dioxidematerials.com𝕏Jul 2014 · $495K

Dioxide Materials develops electrochemical technologies and materials for industrial applications, drawing on deep expertise in chemical engineering and fuel cell technology.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsBoca Raton, US

Rich Masel(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)

DiveViz LLCdiveviz.comJul 2020 · $649.7K

A mobile app that provides scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers with ocean visibility forecasts and reports for dive sites.

ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketing Tech

DRAGOON TECHNOLOGY LLCdragoon.techSep 2022 · $799.7K

Dragoon Technology develops the Coriolis unmanned aerial system (UAS), a long-range drone platform with onboard collaborative autonomy for coordinated multi-aircraft operations.

Defense TechHardwareRoboticsTucson, US

Droplet Measurement Technologiesdropletmeasurement.comin𝕏Sep 2011 · $494.9K

Droplet Measurement Technologies designs and manufactures scientific instruments and airborne probes for researchers studying atmospheric and cloud physics across global research institutions.

AgTechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareBoulder, US

Darrel Baumgardner(Founder, Chief Scientist)Robert McAllister(CEO)Brendan Green(Vice President)Edward Benford(Manager and Vice President)Benjamin Riefe(Manager and Secretary)

DYNAFLOW, INC.dynaflow-inc.comin𝕏Sep 2011 · $95K

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

Elder Researchelderresearch.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $649.9K

Elder Research is a data science and predictive analytics consultancy that builds and deploys production-ready analytics and modeling solutions for clients.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareCharlottesville, US

John Elder(Founder)J. Dustin Hux(Executive Officer)inJeffrey L. Deal(Executive Officer)Shree Taylor(Executive Officer)inW. Gerhard Pilcher(Executive Officer)inVictor Diloreto(Executive Officer)

Ensembleconsultancyensembleconsultancy.comin𝕏Sep 2023 · $175K

Ensemble is an advanced technology consultancy providing digital modernization and R&D services—including data platforms, API development, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and prize competition design—to federal agencies, universities, and enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTech

Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCO

Farsounderfarsounder.cominSep 2023 · $175K

FarSounder develops 3D Forward Looking Sonar technology for maritime vessels to detect underwater obstacles and hazards, enabling safe navigation while reducing environmental impact and collision risks.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoT

Co-investorsSlater Technology Fund

Forever Oceansforeveroceans.comJun 2017 · $519.2K

AgTechWarrenton, US

Mathew Goldsborough(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Heckathorn(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTony Baxendale(Director)

GEOMETRIC DATA ANALYTICS INC.geomdata.comSep 2022 · $799.8K
GINER INCginerinc.comSep 2015 · $95K

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