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SBIR Phase I: New Fluorescent Biosensors for Signaling in Living Cells

Company: MONTANA MOLECULAR, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will establish the feasibility of developing a genetically-encoded biosensor to monitor levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), an important second messenger component of drug signaling pathways. Unlike existing FRET-based… more

SBIR Phase I: High-Bandwidth Photonic Arbitrary Waveform Generation using Low-Bandwidth Spectral Shaping

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1
Abstract: NSF SBIR Phase I Proposal 1249014 - Request for Abstract This Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I project advances arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) capabilities for high bandwidth operation essential in technologies such as telecommunications, test and measurement, remote… more

SBIR Phase I: Direct Conversion of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks to Lipids and High-Value Products using a Proprietary Microbial Process

Company: Sustainable Bioproducts LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project describes a simple, novel and economical process for converting lignocellulosic feedstocks, such as wheat straw, to lipids for conversion to biodiesel and fatty acids for specialty markets (e.g. wax esters, stearic/oleic acids) using a minimal… more

OTHER FUNCTIONS TOPIC 255, PHASE II, TARGETED TWO-PHOTON PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY TRIADS

Company: SENSOPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: The objectives of this proposal are to further preclinical development of unique two-photon-activated photodynamic therapy (TPPDT) triads that incorporate a nontoxic porphyrin photosensitizer, a tumor targeting group, and an imaging functionality, providing for noninvasive image-guided treatment of… more

Modulated Pulsed Source for Microwave Photonic Lidar Applications

Company: AdvR Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: This Navy Phase II SBIR effort will develop a packaged, high-speed optical amplitude modulator for use with a high-power, pulsed, blue laser that is being developed for lidar-based detection, ranging, and tracking of underwater objects in an ocean environment. While it is well known that laser… more

Miniature Air Launched Rawinsonde and Dropsonde (MALRD)

Company: Anasphere, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Accurate, in-situ meteorological data are an essential part of any flight-test program or airborne weapon test. Present methods to gather such data are subject to drawbacks including spatial inaccuracy, asset availability, and simple inefficiency. An in-situ radiosonde system capable… more

Nanoparticle Defense for Agrichemical Exposures

Company: ATERIS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Phase I SBIR project seeks to develop specialized protein-polymer nanoparticles that are engineered to a therapeutic drug to counter the ill effects following exposure to organophosphate (OP) insecticides. The concept for these nanoparticles is based on… more

SBIR Phase I: Combining fungal metabolites and fungal insect pathogens for cost effective control of bark beetles in forestry

Company: MONTANA MICROBIAL PRODUCTS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will establish proof of concept for enhancing fungal bioinsecticide to control bark beetles, important forestry pests. Although research shows potential of fungal insect pathogens as bark beetle bioinsecticides, no commercial products… more

Environmentally Friendly Low Friction Coating for Concrete Barriers

Company: Resodyn Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: Resodyn Corporation is proposing a material and application system that will create a low friction coating on concrete median barriers. The advanced material developed for the low friction coating is an affordable, tough, weather resistant, and environmentally friendly copolymer. The proposed… more

Abrasion and Impact Resistant Hydrophobic Thermoplastic Coatings for Aircraft Landing Skis/Skids

Company: Resodyn Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: ABSTRACT: The current polyurethane based coatings on the landing skis/skids of US Air Force aircraft require frequent maintenance due to exposure to extreme conditions. A long-lasting, low-friction, hydrophobic, impact and abrasion resistant coating on the landing ski/skids is highly desired to… more

Repair and Restore Polymer Thermal Spray Coating and Application System

Company: Resodyn Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: The U.S. Navy seeks an in-situ powder coating material and application method for spot repair. Resodyn Corporation proposes a unique restoration and repair polymer thermal spray coating (R & RPTS) system that provides the ease of repair, safety in handling, and effective coating protection to… more

Non-Contact Sensor Technology to Locate Electromagnetic Grids in Ceramics

Company: Resodyn Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: Electromagnetic grid structures buried in optical ceramic domes may be accurately located using an electromagnetic sensing and detection techniques. Under the Phase I effort, Resodyn Corporation developed a sensor and detection technology that demonstrated position location to within 1 mil is… more

Artificial Accessory Cell Platform for Stem Cell Culture

Company: Resodyn Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop and demonstrate a broad-application prototype Artificial Accessory Cell that can be used as a supplement and/or replacement for cytokines for the directed differentiation of stem cells into… more

STTR Phase I: Photonics Enabled Extreme Bandwidth Wireless Communications Spectrum Manager

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / STTR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project aims to use and adapt a photonics based extreme bandwidth RF and Microwave spectrum analyzer as a real-time spectral manager for wireless communication systems. The approach is enabled by a spatial-spectral holographic based spectrum… more

SBIR Phase I: Photonics Enabled Extreme Bandwidth Wireless Communications Receiver

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will use and adapt a photonic signal processor for extreme bandwidth spread spectrum wireless communications. The intellectual merit of the proposed project focuses on applying prior knowledge and the core photonic analog optical signal… more

Hardware Based Broadband Ultra High-speed Digital Signal Processor

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: ABSTRACT: S2 Corporation and subcontractor Research Associates of Syracuse aim to develop a broadband hardware based ultra high-speed signal processor for real time digital, broadband RF spectrum signal stream captures at greater than 10 GSPS for a countermeasure applications, and demonstrate… more

Extreme Wideband Spectral Analysis and Direction Finding based on an Spatial Spectral Holographic Signal Processor

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: Navy electronic support (ES) functions require receivers making true wideband RF / microwave measurements on transient & frequency hopping signals over 1-40 GHz and beyond, including spectral mapping (SM) and direction finding (DF) with low latency. Wideband digitizers in RF/Microwave receivers… more

Extreme Wideband Spectral Analysis and Direction Finding based on an Spatial Spectral Holographic Signal Processor

Company: S2 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2
Abstract: Navy electronic support (ES) functions require receivers making true wideband RF / microwave measurements on transient & frequency hopping signals over 1-40 GHz and beyond, including spectral mapping (SM) and direction finding (DF) with low latency. Wideband digitizers in RF/Microwave receivers… more

Development of a Long Term pH and pCO2 Lagrangian Drifter

Company: Sunburst Sensors, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOC / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: Quantifying oceanic CO2 uptake and ocean acidification and understanding their impact on global climate and ocean ecology are key goals of NOAA’s climate change research programs. NOAA’s request for Development of a long-term Langrangian pH and pCO2 drifter aims to address these goals by… more

Fault Management Assistant (FMA)

Company: S&K Aerospace Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: S & K Aerospace (SKA) proposes to develop the Fault Management Assistant (FMA) to aid project managers and fault management engineers in developing better and more cost-effective fault management (FM) for new systems. The Phase I effort involves establishing an FM approach and architecture and… more

SBIR Phase I: Targeted Nanoparticle Delivery Agent for Treatment of Adult Leukemia

Company: NanoValent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to explore the application of a targeted nanodelivery system for both treatment and efficacy monitoring in patients with adult leukemia. Unlike solid tumors, for which surgery, radiation, and conventional treatments are an option,… more

Advanced Common Integrative, Intelligent, Customizable and Scalable Automated Logistics Environment (ALE) Framework

Company: Synesis7 Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: Our goal through this project is to demonstrate the feasibility and enterprise-wide benefits of Synesis7"s proposed approach for getting to an advanced common integrative, intelligent Automated Logistics Environment (ALE) planning, development, technology, integration, and deployment framework… more

Co-axial Microinjection System for Freezing and Biopsy of Early Embryos

Company: GENESEARCH, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Project, the Dracula Pipette Project, is intended to improve on a device invented by the Project Director (Dr. Paul Taylor) and to find ways to manufacture the device for general use. The device is a co-axial microinjection tool in which the injection… more

50- 100 Watt Wind Energy Harvesting in Light Tactical Applications

Company: Pine Ridge Products LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2011 / 2
Abstract: Pine Ridge Products, LLC will introduce a tactical wind turbine that is highly efficient, robust, easy to use, maintain and transport. The Army is requesting a renewable energy system to reduce the amount of fuel used for small power loads. A vehicle mounted wind turbine system would improve self… more

High Fidelity Down-Conversion Source for Secure Communications using On-Demand Single Photons

Company: AdvR Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2011 / 2
Abstract: In this NASA SBIR Phase II effort, AdvR will design and build an efficient, fully integrated, waveguide based, source of spectrally uncorrelated photon pairs that will enable accelerated research and development in the emerging field of quantum information science. The key innovation is the use of… more