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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The topic focuses on developing technology that will allow the radiation detection industry to develop and propose low-cost dose rate meters that is significantly smaller and better wearable than those based on current GM-tube. Smaller RADIACs (radiation detectors) will decrease the weight burden of equipment on its users, ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The purpose of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) focused Open Topic is to bring potentially valuable small business innovations to the Army and create an opportunity to expand the relevance of the Army SBIR program to firms who do not normally compete for SBIR awards. TOPIC DESCRIPTION: This op ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software, Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems and Trusted AI and Autonomy TOPIC OBJECTIVE: To develop, integrate and deploy a technology with a simple intuitive user interface to improve information exchange and the discovery of collaboration opportunities within the Army R&D and Acquisitions communities as well as between the Army ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Combat Casualty Care; Human-Machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: Develop, demonstrate, and deliver solutions for enhanced female combat trauma mixed reality (MR) training manikin that incorporates open architecture utilizing high fidelity simulations for combat-trauma-related scenarios. DESCRIPTION: A study of the Army’s medical training literature found signif ...

Critical Technical Area(s): Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Human-machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: It has been noted that when it comes to conflict, America is often the “away team.” The U.S. is often fighting wars in areas thousands of miles from U.S. shores. This fact creates a “tyranny of distance,” meaning ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Biotechnology TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The goal of this topic is to develop conformable hydrogen storage vessels that can store hydrogen at 700 bar (10,000 psi). TOPIC DESCRIPTION: As the Army moves towards electrifying its vehicle fleet, storing enough energy onboard vehicles to match or exceed their current performance is ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Biotechnology TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this topic is to develop an on-demand hydrogen generation system that can be used to quickly refuel a vehicle in situations where its main fuel tank is empty. The end user for this system would be fuel cell system operators. In the event a fuel cell system depletes the mai ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber OBJECTIVE: The innovative approach of this topic is the focus on reduced SWAP (size, weight, and power) in addition to performance. DESCRIPTION: Missions require the use of multiple sensors in order to achieve specific objectives. The sensors used extended range imaging applications relies on antiquated technology resulting ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: The purpose of a Sustainable Building Materials and Technologies focused Open Topic is to bring potentially valuable small business innovations to the Army and create an opportunity to expand the relevance of the Army SBIR program to firms who do not normally compete for SBIR awards. Building materials and technologies are ubi ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Microelectronics; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Advanced Materials; Human-Machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: xTechPrime is seeking novel, disruptive concepts and technology solutions with dual-use capabilities that can assi ...