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Investment thesis
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is a federal government agency that regulates civilian use of nuclear materials, including nuclear reactors, nuclear materials, radioactive waste, and nuclear security in the United States.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding
Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 1983–1996.
113 Phase I · 55 Phase II · most-funded states: CA, TN, MD, GA, WA
| Recent awardees | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPD, Inc.Lansing, MI | Phase II | 1996 | $175K |
| ACENTECH INCORPORATEDCambridge, MA | Phase II | 1996 | $174.9K |
| ASCA, INC.El Segundo, CA | Phase II | 1996 | $174.9K |
| Shonka Research AssociatesMarietta, GA | Phase II | 1996 | $129.5K |
| Future Resources Associate IncBerkeley, CA | Phase II | 1995 | $187.6K |
| ANALYSIS AND MEASUREMENT SERVICES CORPORATIONKnoxville, TN | Phase II | 1995 | $187.6K |
| SOHAR, INC.Beverly Hills, CA | Phase II | 1995 | $187.6K |
| W Peter Trower Inc.Blacksburg, VA | Phase II | 1995 | $187.6K |
| Radiation Safety Engineering, Inc.Chandler, AZ | Phase II | 1995 | $187.6K |
| Innovative Tech. SolutionsAlbuquerque, NM | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| ACENTECH INCORPORATEDCambridge, MA | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| Ryan Nuclear, Inc.Columbia, MD | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| Accident Prevention GroupSan Diego, CA | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| Construction TechnologySkokie, IL | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| ASCA, INC.El Segundo, CA | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| Shonka Research AssociatesMarietta, GA | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| DPD, Inc.Lansing, MI | Phase I | 1995 | $49.8K |
| Micro Analysis & Design IncBoulder, CO | Phase II | 1994 | $198.4K |
| UES INCDayton, OH | Phase II | 1994 | $189.4K |
| TPL, INCAlbuerque, NM | Phase II | 1994 | $175.7K |
| Atkinson-noland Assoc. Inc.Boulder, CO | Phase II | 1994 | $172.6K |
| Shonka Research AssociatesMarietta, GA | Phase II | 1994 | $150K |
| Radiation Safety Engineering, Inc.Chandler, AZ | Phase II | 1994 | $100K |
| Radiation Safety Engineering, Inc.Chandler, AZ | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| Lagus Applied Technology Inc.San Diego, CA | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| Guyer Santin, Inc.Sacramento, CA | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| Future Resources Associate IncBerkeley, CA | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| Frh, Inc.Baltimore, MD | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| EPOCH ENGINEERING, INC.Gaithersburg, MD | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
| Corpe Corp.Columbia, MD | Phase I | 1994 | $50K |
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 9 of 11 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×7Enterprise Software ×5Hardware ×5Defense Tech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3Energy ×3New Materials ×2
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAMS provides electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design reviews and EMI/RFI site surveys to help manufacturers assess and mitigate electromagnetic interference risks during equipment upgrades and wireless device implementation.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardware
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 conducts research and develops AI-driven intelligent systems for defense, cybersecurity, space, and healthcare applications, serving the U.S.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechRobotics
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)
Kalsi Engineering provides consulting engineering services including structural analysis, design, and mechanical testing for equipment and structures across power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, and defense industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSugar Land, US
Dr. M.S. Kalsi
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nuclear Regulatory Commission made?
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission has 11 tracked investments.