SBIR Phase I: Ultra High Energy Density Nanocomposite Capacitors
Company: HARP Engineering LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop nanocomposite capacitor films with high energy density and low loss through the use of a unique synthesis process for high aspect ratio nanowires of previously unrealized compositions in this form. High power capacitors are a… more
SBIR Phase I: Low Cost Scalable Manufacturing of Patterned Sapphire Substrates (PSS) for High Efficiency LEDs
Company: SINMAT, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project deals with development of a low-cost manufacturing process for high-efficiency patterned sapphire substrates for cheaper and more energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs). Patterned sapphire substrates have been found to improve the… more
Science4Us: Game-Based K-2 STEM Education For Teachers And Students
Company: vKidz Agency/Program/Year/Phase: ED / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: The project team is developing a prototype of a web-based gaming intervention for students in kindergarten to grade 2 to learn standard-based concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math. The games will include engaging and interactive simulations, investigations, stories and videos, as… more
SBIR Phase I: Ultra High Efficiency Top-emitting Quantum Dot light-emitting Display Incorporating Microlens Array
Company: NanoPhotonica Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project seeks to demonstrate ultra high efficiency quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) using a top-emitting structure and micro-lens array for display applications. Two key challenges will be addressed. First, a novel top-emitting structure… more
Hybrid Energetic Materials System
Company: Gunger Engineering LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Most munitions use organic explosives to produce effects that produce damage to critical components of the target. Organic explosives must be used in a narrow range of density and produce peak pressures far above what is required to damage the target. Hybrid energetic materials can be formulated to… more
Reduction of Dietary Oxalate
Company: CAPTOZYME, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Kidney stones are a common and painful human health care problem worldwide. Of all stones developed approximately 75% are composed of calcium oxalate. Urinary oxalate is regarded as a driving force for calcium oxalate stone formation, and absorption of dietary… more
Quick-Set Material-Phase II
Company: PRIMUS CONSULTING Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Quick-Set Material- Phase II Quick-Set material is proposed for vital pulp therapy and for non-vital endodontic use to make the clinical procedures shorter and more consistent, of benefit to the patient and clinician,and enhance the probability for a positive… more
Formalizing Accommodation of Transitory Path Intrinsic Characteristics
Company: Analysis, Integration and Design Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This is a continuation of work begun under Phase I contract N68335-10-C-0293.
Holistic Operations Planning System (HOPS)
Company: Accelerated Data Works, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The open-source network management software ecosystem is currently a collection of loosely-related projects with poor support for long term planning and high-level network information. Network planners have few free tools to help them balance the many variables in potential network expansions… more
eClinic: An Innovative Technology for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Education
Company: ATHENA GROUP, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Clinical laboratories (CL) practitioners play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, trauma, and maladies. In fact, 70% of the information used by health care practitioners in making medical decisions comes from the CL. However,… more
Extreme-Speed Eigensolver Suite
Company: Accelogic, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: One of the most important numerical problems in science and engineering is that of finding the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of large-scale matrices. Methods for the solution of these problems, usually called eigensolvers, are fundamental to many industrial and scientific applications ranging from… more
Cyber Security High Abstraction Contextual Visualization and Decision Support System
Company: 3 Sigma Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: 3 Sigma Research investigates and develops an advanced innovative Tangible User Interface (TUI) that provides a novel operator interface for real-time operator manipulation of the cyber environment. This TUI provides a highly abstract physical embodiment of the complex cyber environment, that… more
Controlled Mobile Agents
Company: 3 Sigma Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: 3 Sigma Research proposes an innovative concept to provide timely, relevant, and accurate information to enable real-time decision on semantic, temporal, and/or geospatial data source. Our concept leverages lessons learned from our semantic research on packaged ontology contexts, and infuses new,… more
Compact Type I Space Encryption Hardware
Company: Aeronix, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: There are a number of ongoing initiatives to develop smaller satellites that provide less expensive solutions in a more timely fashion compared to traditional spacecraft development while reducing the barrier-to-entry for participation in the space industry. The Office of Responsive Space… more
Solid State Gyroscope for Advanced Interceptors
Company: AET, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The objective of this SBIR project is to develop a solid state gyroscope for use in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware for current and next generation interceptor systems. The gyroscope will operate on the principle of inertial sensing by the manipulation of electron trajectory in… more
Reliability Prediction and Assessment of Missile Electronics
Company: AET, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The objective of this program is to develop innovative methodologies that will aid in the long term reliability assessment of missile electronics in support of the Missile Defense Agency"s Stockpile Reliability Program. AET, Inc. will perform a detailed study of existing electrical, physical… more
Expendable Acoustic Source for AUV Based Geoacoustic and Geotechnical Survey Operations
Company: Analysis, Design & Diagnostics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Our team proposes a unique expendable acoustic source comprised of flexural disc technology in a close packed arrangement that allows for a reduction in resonant frequency and an increase in useful bandwidth. This array will be designed to couple as much energy as possible into the bottom sediments,… more
Accelerated Blast Modeling for Synergistic Effects during Cooperative Strike
Company: ANYAR, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: When a structure breaks up following a blast event, it allows the blast wave to propagate through a new opening into another airspace; this continuation of the blast wave is called"secondary blast"and may cause damage to elements in the other airspace. Each step in this process… more
Virtual Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Training Program
Company: ARCHIEMD, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): ZetrOZ has developed a prototype novel, miniature, portable, high-power, ultrasound system for would healing. Wound healing is a major clinical issue, and can present significant clinical challenges both when wounds areacute--occurring due to trauma, burns,… more
Augmented Reality Simulation for Teaching Medical Students
Company: ARCHIEMD, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Currently, the physician workforce is aging and average hours worked is falling compared to historical levels. In addition, the physician-to-population ratio is beginning to plateau, and is expected to decline right asthe U.S. elderly (and more medically needy)… more
OTHER FUNCTIONS - SBIR PHASE II: TOPIC 53, INNOVATIVE TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND SOFTWARE FOR THE SCREENING, RECRUITMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OF PARTICIPANTS IN PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
Company: ARCHIEMD, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Screening and recruitment of children into multi-center clinical trials poses unique challenges not seen in the adult population. Screening tools, recruitment strategies, registries to provide baseline data on which to base future clinical trials and waysto document follow-up are needed. Validated… more
SBIR Phase II: Green Engineering Magnet (GEM) Project
Company: The Athena Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project proposes to research and develop the Green Engineering Magnet (GEM) Project in response to a national need to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) studies at the middle and elementary school levels. The GEM Project… more
Analog-to-Digital Converter for High Depth of Nulling SATCOM
Company: The Athena Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The Air Force is charged with the daunting task of providing satellite communication (SATCOM) support over a wide range of applications. The AF112-062 call is designed to address the problem of providing analog-to-digital converters (ADC) suitable for use in SATCOM applications. The… more
Achromatic Vector Vortex Waveplates for Coronagraphy
Company: Beam Engineering For Advanced Measurements Co. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Using small aperture telescopes for detecting exoplanets could have a significant impact on astronomy and other imaging and space communication systems. In this new generation of smaller, lighter and more affordable coronagraph systems, the starlight is rejected with the aid of phase-based… more
Listener Performance Modeling in Urban Environments
Company: CIRCULAR LOGIC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The goal of this Small Business Innovative Research project is to predict the ability of human listeners to detect and identify specific auditory targets within complex, real-world sound environments. Previous approaches, based on linear auditory models, have produced mixed results. Our… more