National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Arizona

TheraCea Pharma

Grant in 2021
TheraCea Pharma is a biotechnology company that develops precision medicine to help people with neurological disorders. TheraCea Pharma, a University of Arizona spin-off based in Tucson, developed and licensed radiochemistry technology that allows for high-efficiency and rapid fluorine-18 radiolabeling of biomolecules for clinical and research applications.

Sequitur Health

Grant in 2021
Sequitur Health develops a blood biomarker monitoring device with the aim of saving, extending, and improving people's lives. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Emagine Solutions Technology, LLC is a technology company based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in mobile ultrasound imaging technology. The company's flagship product, VistaScan, enables healthcare providers to convert standard mobile devices into critical ultrasound imaging tools. Emagine Solutions Technology is developing its innovative solutions at the Arizona Center for Innovation, a business incubator located at the UA Tech Park. This collaboration allows the company to leverage business assistance programs and facilities offered by Tech Parks Arizona, as well as the business formation services provided by the Arizona Center for Innovation.
Drakeford Scoot & Associates offers online and in-person courses in research grant and bid writing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Desert Valley Tech

Grant in 2021
Desert Valley Tech, founded in 2018 and based in Mesa, Arizona, specializes in developing cold chain storage systems designed to preserve temperature-sensitive items such as blood, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and organs. The company's innovative system maintains pre-set temperatures while optimizing power consumption, providing customizable modular storage solutions suited for various scenarios. This technology enhances the ability of medical professionals to ensure the safe transport and storage of critical medical supplies, ultimately improving survival rates in challenging and remote medical environments.

Fireline Science

Grant in 2021
Fireline Science, founded in 2019 and based in Tempe, Arizona, focuses on developing educational technology products that promote innovation. The company's offerings leverage artificial intelligence and data science to support the creation of digital products and services. Fireline Science aims to address the challenges of digital learning, particularly for students in rural areas with limited internet access or those facing other barriers to connectivity. By providing near-term assistance, the company seeks to enhance educational opportunities and accessibility for all learners.

Paramium Technologies

Grant in 2021
Paramium Technologies, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in the development of precise, freeform curved metal panels tailored for custom-shaped radio reflectors. The company employs advanced electromagnetic thermoforming technology, an energy-efficient method that combines localized induction heating with electromagnetic force to simultaneously heat and shape metal panels. This innovative approach allows Paramium Technologies to provide clients with high-performance solutions for long-range radars and antennas used in various research applications.

ReSuture

Grant in 2021
ReSuture specializes in creating advanced physical simulations aimed at enhancing surgical training, particularly for open vascular procedures. The company develops innovative surgical instruments that address contemporary challenges in medical simulation. These instruments provide realistic physical stimulation, enabling users to effectively learn vascular surgical skills in a controlled and monitored setting. By improving psychomotor skills and minimizing training time, ReSuture allows medical practitioners to replicate the mechanical properties of human vascular tissue, thereby facilitating repeated and realistic simulations of vascular surgery. This approach not only enhances the training experience but also contributes to better preparedness for actual surgical procedures.

Souvie Biodelivery

Grant in 2021
Souvie Biodelivery develops drug delivery services with the goal of marketing novel drug delivery platforms to drug delivery niche markets. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.

US Air Tech

Grant in 2020
US Air Tech develops a low-cost advanced satellite communication ground terminal and satellite module. The company's headquarters are in Tucson, Arizona.

ChameleonCloud

Grant in 2020
Cloud services have become ubiquitous to all major 21st century economic activities. However, cloud services and technologies can be significantly more powerful than they are now. A persistent barrier to further advancement has been the lack of a large-scale and open cloud research platforms. With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Chameleon project will provide such a large-scale platform to the open research community allowing them explore transformative concepts in deeply programmable cloud services, design, and core technologies. Chameleon will allow users to explore problems ranging from the creation of Software as a Service to kernel support for virtualization. This broad range of supported research includes many other areas such as developing Platforms as a Service, creating new and optimizing existing Infrastructure as a Service components, investigating software-defined networking, and optimizing virtualization technologies. The Chameleon testbed, will be deployed at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center and will consist of 650 multi-core cloud nodes, 5PB of total disk space, and leverage 100 Gbps connection between the sites. While a large part of the testbed will consist of homogenous hardware to support large-scale experiments, a portion of it will support heterogeneous units allowing experimentation with high-memory, large-disk, low-power, GPU, and co-processor units. The project will also leverage existing FutureGrid hardware at the University of Chicago and the Texas Advanced Computing Center in its first year to provide a transition period for the existing FutureGrid community of experimental users. To support the broad range of experiments experiments described above, the project will support a graduated configuration system allowing full user configurability of the software stack, from provisioning of bare metal and network interconnects to delivery of fully functioning cloud environments. A special feature of Chameleon is that it provides for an exceptionally close integration of clouds and networks, which substantially enhances the capabilities of both. In addition, to facilitate experiments, Chameleon will support a set of services designed to meet researchers needs, including support for experimental management, reproducibility, and repositories of trace and workload data of production cloud workloads. The project is led by the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago and partners from the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the International Center for Advanced Internet Research at Northwestern University, the Ohio State University, and University of Texas at San Antonio, comprising a highly qualified and experienced team. The team includes members from the NSF supported FutureGrid project and from the GENI community, both forerunners of the NSFCloud solicitation under which this project is funded. Chameleon will also form a set of partnerships with commercial and academic clouds, such as Rackspace, CERN and Open Science Data Cloud (OSDC), and will partner with other testbeds, notably GENI and INRIA's Grid'5000 testbed.

University of Arizona

Grant in 2020
The University of Arizona, established in 1885 and located in Tucson, Arizona, is a public research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across various disciplines, including science, history, mathematics, and the arts. The institution is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and high-quality education, engaging students in research and scholarship to foster discovery. Its mission emphasizes the empowerment of graduates as leaders capable of addressing complex societal challenges. As a non-profit organization, the University of Arizona focuses on academic excellence and community service, contributing significantly to both local and global advancements in knowledge and innovation.

EnKoat

Grant in 2020
EnKoat, founded in 2019 and based in Casa Grande, Arizona, focuses on creating sustainable solutions for the construction industry to address climate change. The company has developed an active insulation coating that aims to lower cooling costs in both residential and commercial buildings. This innovative coating employs a proprietary blend of thermal regulating additives designed to minimize heat transfer through convection, conduction, and solar radiation. By implementing EnKoat's technology, clients can achieve significant cost savings and reduce their overall energy consumption.
Scintillation Nanotechnologies, founded in 2018 and based in Vail, Arizona, specializes in the development of proprietary nanomaterials that enhance the detection of radioisotopes. The company creates radioisotope-responsive nanoparticles designed for use in detecting low-energy beta particle emitting radioisotopes. These advanced nanomaterials are characterized by their biocompatibility, environmental stability, and ease of dispersion in aqueous solutions. By providing clients with access to these innovative materials, Scintillation Nanotechnologies facilitates direct measurement of radioisotope-labeled species, significantly improving detection capabilities in various applications.

SGNT

Grant in 2020
SGNT technology significantly reduces the financial loss and brand damage caused by product counterfeiting and tampering. Scanning the patent-pending SGNT packaging seal with our simple smartphone app digitally proves the product authentic and unaltered.

Advent Diamond

Grant in 2020
Manufacturer of semiconductor materials and components intended to support telecommunication, power, quantum, and advanced sensors. The company specializes in radiation detectors, high-voltage switches, and integrated circuits, enabling fabricators to design and fabricate semiconducting diamond components via cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modifications.

Swift Coat

Grant in 2020
Swift Coat is an Arizona-based manufacturing company that provides nanoparticle coatings. Swift Coat technology can coat any surface—be it hard or soft, smooth or rough, flat or curved—with nanoparticles of any composition and size, enabling new products ranging from gas sensors to antimicrobial garments. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Peoria, Arizona.

Howe Industries

Grant in 2019
Developer of space exploration technologies designed to take the human race further in space. The company's technologies develop space-based power systems, which include radioisotope-fueled systems and reactor-based systems, enabling clients to reach the next destination and get technologies related to advanced power generation methods and space propulsion.

Aural Analytics

Grant in 2019
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing applications for monitoring brain health. The company has created a multi-modal brain health analytics platform that utilizes advances in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and speech analytics to detect changes in neurological health. By leveraging proprietary metrics, Aural Analytics transforms smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, capturing subtle, clinically relevant aspects of a patient's condition through speech samples. This technology enhances traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials by providing objective, continuous outcomes, thereby allowing for more reliable evaluations of drug efficacy and other interventions. Aural Analytics' platform aims to reveal incremental changes in neurological health, facilitating accurate assessments by medical professionals.

Biosenix

Grant in 2019
Biosenix is a medical technology company that develops wearable medical devices for monitoring the health of the elderly. The company was founded in 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.

Solestial

Grant in 2019
For the new-space projects that need 100X more energy @10X lower price than available today, they develop solar PV technology to make power in space affordable. There is a demand for 100 MW of solar for space in the next 5 years. But the existing space solar panels are extremely expensive and very slow to manufacture. With today's technology 100 MW of space solar panels will cost more than $60B and it will take more than 10 years to manufacture. Regher Solar solves this problem. Regher Solar is revolutionizing the access to power in space with space tolerant ultrathin silicon solar panels, which for the first time on the market, will have both high efficiency and low cost in a single light-weight and flexible package.

Sequitur Health

Grant in 2019
Sequitur Health develops a blood biomarker monitoring device with the aim of saving, extending, and improving people's lives. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Arizona State University creates an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

REhnu

Grant in 2019
Manufacturer and developer of a concentrated photovoltaic power system designed to help clients in electrical energy generation. The company's system uses large inexpensive mirrors and dual-axis trackers, similar to those already in high-volume production for solar thermal concentrators, to focus sunlight onto small but highly efficient multi-junction cells enabling power producers to generate solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

SGNT

Grant in 2019
SGNT technology significantly reduces the financial loss and brand damage caused by product counterfeiting and tampering. Scanning the patent-pending SGNT packaging seal with our simple smartphone app digitally proves the product authentic and unaltered.

Beagle Learning

Grant in 2019
Beagle Learning LLC operates an online platform designed to enhance critical thinking skills among students and teams. Founded in 2018 and based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that helps instructors and teams effectively gather input and make informed decisions. The platform automatically summarizes and analyzes student questions, providing real-time reports that highlight both popular and unique inquiries. This system not only reduces the time spent on discussion boards but also fosters connections between students' learnings, promoting higher-order thinking and synthesis skills. Beagle Learning collaborates with higher education institutions, businesses, and government entities, including the US Department of Defense, to improve trainee retention, facilitate team buy-in, minimize conflicts, and expedite critical decision-making processes.

TG Companies

Grant in 2018
TG Companies is a solar technology company that specializes in the long-term deployment of solar energy. The company's technologies help to sustain the solar industry by offering recycling services and equipment for used solar cells and modules.

Flora Coatings

Grant in 2018
A significantly high volume of non-recyclable waste is being generated every day, either during the cleaning process, or due to ever damaging infrastructure. For example, the amounts of chlorinated pesticides being used for cleaning surfaces is causing serious corrosion damages or the amount deicing fluid being used to keep the airplanes flying during freezing conditions. Now imagine having a bottle filled with transparent liquid that we can spray on surfaces and that transforms into a smart, solid, glass. This invisible coated surface won’t corrode, restores, can’t be scratched, won’t get dirty, remains germs free and can be seen with black light. Remember, 80% germs spreads through touching the infected surface and we can provide 99.9% protection. We are global experts in advanced coatings development and manufacturing. We offer a globally patented, non-toxic, ready to use coating that is registered as medical device with FDA. Coating is offered as easy to use product, tested and validated by independent agencies. Single application of this thin coating could protect surfaces for more than six months. We are targeting $25 billion protective coatings market. Products have been sold to more than 100 major companies operating in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and public sectors.
Drakeford Scoot & Associates offers online and in-person courses in research grant and bid writing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Swift Coat

Grant in 2018
Swift Coat is an Arizona-based manufacturing company that provides nanoparticle coatings. Swift Coat technology can coat any surface—be it hard or soft, smooth or rough, flat or curved—with nanoparticles of any composition and size, enabling new products ranging from gas sensors to antimicrobial garments. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Peoria, Arizona.

Lunewave

Grant in 2018
Lunewave Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, Lunewave creates innovative three-dimensional printed antennas designed for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drones. The company's products cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and specialized research. Lunewave's sensors are characterized by their custom-made antennas, which come in different sizes and operating frequencies to meet specific requirements. These sensors are compact, robust, and capable of providing high resolution with an all-directional field of view and long detection range, making them suitable for the growing demands of 5G technology and autonomous vehicles.

Advent Diamond

Grant in 2018
Manufacturer of semiconductor materials and components intended to support telecommunication, power, quantum, and advanced sensors. The company specializes in radiation detectors, high-voltage switches, and integrated circuits, enabling fabricators to design and fabricate semiconducting diamond components via cleanroom processing, lithography, and surface modifications.

BioSyntagma

Grant in 2018
Operator of a precision medicine company intended to develop a microfluidic platform. The company's platform creates a comprehensive, multi-omic, and spatial profile of tissue to get a complete and informed understanding of the patient's cancer so they can be matched with relevant therapies and recommended courses of action that prevent acquired drug resistance, enabling clinicians and drug developers to advance the implementation of precision medicine for cancer treatment.

4D Technology

Grant in 2017
4D Technology designs and manufactures laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories for the measurement of optics, optical systems, and precision machined surfaces. It offers AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for shop floor quality control and verification of optical components and systems; and PhaseCam interferometers for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in environments, such as vacuum chambers, over long measurement paths, and adaptive optics. The company also provides NanoCam Sq, a portable microscope-based optical profilometer for measuring surface roughness of large and small optics, and nano-topology of precision components.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.

Flora Coatings

Grant in 2017
A significantly high volume of non-recyclable waste is being generated every day, either during the cleaning process, or due to ever damaging infrastructure. For example, the amounts of chlorinated pesticides being used for cleaning surfaces is causing serious corrosion damages or the amount deicing fluid being used to keep the airplanes flying during freezing conditions. Now imagine having a bottle filled with transparent liquid that we can spray on surfaces and that transforms into a smart, solid, glass. This invisible coated surface won’t corrode, restores, can’t be scratched, won’t get dirty, remains germs free and can be seen with black light. Remember, 80% germs spreads through touching the infected surface and we can provide 99.9% protection. We are global experts in advanced coatings development and manufacturing. We offer a globally patented, non-toxic, ready to use coating that is registered as medical device with FDA. Coating is offered as easy to use product, tested and validated by independent agencies. Single application of this thin coating could protect surfaces for more than six months. We are targeting $25 billion protective coatings market. Products have been sold to more than 100 major companies operating in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and public sectors.

Hydronalix

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2009, Hydronalix has become recognized as a leader and international symbol in robotics innovation for beach and flood rescue with Their successful patented EMILY product line. Their Mission is to provide enhanced value added capabilities to first responders, earth scientists, military, and safety to the maritime industry. Their focus is on development of small expendable maritime robotic technologies to support missions ranging from search and rescue, bathymetric mapping and underwater ISR, to meteorological station keeping and data gathering, in challenging open ocean and littoral marine environments. They have 11,000 square feet of Engineering, Office, and manufacturing space in Sahuarita, AZ. Water testing is performed at Silver-Bell, Patagonia, and Sahuarita Lakes in Arizona. Ocean and surf zone testing is performed in San Diego, Venice Beach, and Malibu, CA. Company sales are both domestic and overseas with export distribution through out Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains a growing staff of skilled engineers and technicians performing advanced development services and products for the Navy, NOAA, DARPA, and DHS. In addition to EMILY, the company produces a complete product line of advanced Autonomous Mobile Buoys (AMB). The company’s executive leadership team has collective experience of over 200 years in Ocean and Marine Engineering, Robotic systems, advanced sensors, manufacturing, and materials science.

TG Companies

Grant in 2017
TG Companies is a solar technology company that specializes in the long-term deployment of solar energy. The company's technologies help to sustain the solar industry by offering recycling services and equipment for used solar cells and modules.

SpringActive

Grant in 2017
SpringActive, Inc. specializes in providing innovative solutions to powered human assistance. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mobility challenges. They will accomplish Their mission by utilizing Their more than 20 years of experience in engineering fields such as electronics, mechanics, computer science, and biomechanics. They are working to develop a new generation of robotics, creating advances in prosthetics, rehabilitation and soldier systems.

BioSyntagma

Grant in 2017
Operator of a precision medicine company intended to develop a microfluidic platform. The company's platform creates a comprehensive, multi-omic, and spatial profile of tissue to get a complete and informed understanding of the patient's cancer so they can be matched with relevant therapies and recommended courses of action that prevent acquired drug resistance, enabling clinicians and drug developers to advance the implementation of precision medicine for cancer treatment.

Aural Analytics

Grant in 2017
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing applications for monitoring brain health. The company has created a multi-modal brain health analytics platform that utilizes advances in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and speech analytics to detect changes in neurological health. By leveraging proprietary metrics, Aural Analytics transforms smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, capturing subtle, clinically relevant aspects of a patient's condition through speech samples. This technology enhances traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials by providing objective, continuous outcomes, thereby allowing for more reliable evaluations of drug efficacy and other interventions. Aural Analytics' platform aims to reveal incremental changes in neurological health, facilitating accurate assessments by medical professionals.

Lunewave

Grant in 2016
Lunewave Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, Lunewave creates innovative three-dimensional printed antennas designed for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drones. The company's products cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and specialized research. Lunewave's sensors are characterized by their custom-made antennas, which come in different sizes and operating frequencies to meet specific requirements. These sensors are compact, robust, and capable of providing high resolution with an all-directional field of view and long detection range, making them suitable for the growing demands of 5G technology and autonomous vehicles.

Nasseo

Grant in 2016
Nasseo, Inc. is a medical device company based in Peoria, Arizona, specializing in the development and manufacturing of dental and orthopedic implant systems. Established in 2012, Nasseo focuses on providing innovative treatment options for patients with circulatory issues, such as diabetics and smokers. The company has pioneered a next-generation nanotube implant surface technology known as TiArray, which enhances the bonding and healing processes of implants. This technology modifies the natural oxide layer of various implant materials to create a uniform nanotube array, resulting in improved anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties, and better soft tissue responses. Nasseo's first product, the TiArray Dental Implant, has received FDA approval, and the company plans to conduct post-market human clinical trials. Additionally, Nasseo is in the development phase of a Titanium-PEEK hybrid interbody fusion device that will also utilize TiArray technology, further expanding its product offerings in the medical device market.
Caduceus Intelligence Corporation (CIC) is a technology spin-off company of the University of Arizona (UA) located in Tucson, Arizona. CIC has an existing 10-year long non-exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Arizona to perform cutting edge research in the field of Healthcare IT. CIC has been awarded two National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I grants (NSF Award ID 1417181 and NSF Award ID 1622788) for the work it is doing in partnership with the University of Arizona. CIC has extensive research and development partnerships with prestigious research institutes in Taiwan, China and Denmark and has also received research funding from the National Taiwan University and University of Southern Denmark.

TPhotonics

Grant in 2016
TPhotonics specializes in the development of laser solutions based on our patented T-cavity technology. The company, which was founded in Southern Arizona in 2012, is a spin-off of the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences.

4D Technology

Grant in 2016
4D Technology designs and manufactures laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories for the measurement of optics, optical systems, and precision machined surfaces. It offers AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for shop floor quality control and verification of optical components and systems; and PhaseCam interferometers for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in environments, such as vacuum chambers, over long measurement paths, and adaptive optics. The company also provides NanoCam Sq, a portable microscope-based optical profilometer for measuring surface roughness of large and small optics, and nano-topology of precision components.

DataWare Ventures

Grant in 2015
Dataware Ventures is a software company that is developing a technology to help enterprise application software (EAS) vendors optimize the performance of their applications. Our patent-pending micro-specialization technology addresses the major pain points of EAS, including slow data loads and slow query performance. Our technology is targeted towards CRM, ERP, HR, and big data analytics applications, as well as their underlying database management systems (DBMS), which are used by virtually every medium and large business.

Codelucida

Grant in 2015
Codelucida, Inc. specializes in developing customized error correction solutions utilizing low density parity-check technology, aimed primarily at the storage and communications sectors. The company’s offerings cater to various storage products, including solid-state drives and hard-disk drives. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Codelucida has pursued federal funding to support its growth. It successfully completed a $150,000 Phase-1 grant, which allowed it to qualify for a competitive Phase-2 grant designed to facilitate further commercialization efforts over a two-year period.

EPV Sensors

Grant in 2015
EPV Sensors is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in diagnostic devices for the eye-care and home diagnostics markets. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.

SpringActive

Grant in 2015
SpringActive, Inc. specializes in providing innovative solutions to powered human assistance. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mobility challenges. They will accomplish Their mission by utilizing Their more than 20 years of experience in engineering fields such as electronics, mechanics, computer science, and biomechanics. They are working to develop a new generation of robotics, creating advances in prosthetics, rehabilitation and soldier systems.

Arbsource

Grant in 2014
Arbsource is developing wastewater treatment systems for the food & beverage industry, cutting painfully expensive water and power bills with biotechnology.

4D Technology

Grant in 2014
4D Technology designs and manufactures laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories for the measurement of optics, optical systems, and precision machined surfaces. It offers AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for shop floor quality control and verification of optical components and systems; and PhaseCam interferometers for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in environments, such as vacuum chambers, over long measurement paths, and adaptive optics. The company also provides NanoCam Sq, a portable microscope-based optical profilometer for measuring surface roughness of large and small optics, and nano-topology of precision components.

Breezing

Grant in 2014
Breezing is a company focused on developing innovative technology for health management and disease prevention through early detection. It has introduced a mobile metabolism tracker, the first of its kind, which measures resting energy expenditure and respiratory exchange ratio to assess metabolic rates. The device is user-friendly, requiring no nose clips and featuring automatic calibration, making it accessible for a wide range of users. By analyzing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, the tracker enables fitness enthusiasts to create personalized diet and exercise plans, thereby enhancing their training and overall health. Breezing's contributions to the field have garnered attention from notable media outlets, reflecting its commitment to advancing health technology.
Caduceus Intelligence Corporation (CIC) is a technology spin-off company of the University of Arizona (UA) located in Tucson, Arizona. CIC has an existing 10-year long non-exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Arizona to perform cutting edge research in the field of Healthcare IT. CIC has been awarded two National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I grants (NSF Award ID 1417181 and NSF Award ID 1622788) for the work it is doing in partnership with the University of Arizona. CIC has extensive research and development partnerships with prestigious research institutes in Taiwan, China and Denmark and has also received research funding from the National Taiwan University and University of Southern Denmark.

Codelucida

Grant in 2014
Codelucida, Inc. specializes in developing customized error correction solutions utilizing low density parity-check technology, aimed primarily at the storage and communications sectors. The company’s offerings cater to various storage products, including solid-state drives and hard-disk drives. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Codelucida has pursued federal funding to support its growth. It successfully completed a $150,000 Phase-1 grant, which allowed it to qualify for a competitive Phase-2 grant designed to facilitate further commercialization efforts over a two-year period.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.

TPhotonics

Grant in 2013
TPhotonics specializes in the development of laser solutions based on our patented T-cavity technology. The company, which was founded in Southern Arizona in 2012, is a spin-off of the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences.

YourLabs

Grant in 2013
YourLabs is an e-learning software and services provider that is improving education by putting in-depth learner data into the hands of students, teachers, school administrators, and parents anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2013
Split Engineering LLC provides coarse rock fragmentation size measurement systems, software, and service. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tucson, Arizona. As of April 16, 2019, Split Engineering LLC operates as a subsidiary of Hexagon Mining.

QuakeWrap

Grant in 2013
QuakeWrap​ is a leading provider of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products and systems for structural restoration and retrofit.

NanoWatt Design

Grant in 2013
NanoWatt Design operates in business that includes providing non-commercial research. It commercializes low-power semiconductor technology developed at the University of Arkansas. In collaboration with a $5B defense/aerospace partner, NanoWatt applied its expertise to image processing, and the company continues to work on defense-related contracts. Nanowatt Design was founded in 2011and is based in Fayetteville, Arizona.

Blue River Technology

Grant in 2013
Blue River Technology Inc. specializes in developing advanced computer vision and robotics for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 by Stanford University alumni, the company is known for its innovative See & Spray machines, which utilize precise observation to selectively target and treat individual plants in a field. This technology allows for the targeted application of herbicides, significantly reducing chemical usage and enabling farmers to choose herbicides that suit their needs while enhancing economic efficiency. By offering an automated solution that is suitable for both organic farming and fields with chemical-resistant weeds, Blue River is transforming crop protection practices. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, and became a subsidiary of Deere & Company in 2017.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2012
Split Engineering LLC provides coarse rock fragmentation size measurement systems, software, and service. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tucson, Arizona. As of April 16, 2019, Split Engineering LLC operates as a subsidiary of Hexagon Mining.

Araca

Grant in 2012
Araca Incorporated, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in providing tailored solutions in the fields of integrated circuit planarization and semiconductor polishing. The company offers a range of services including customized confocal microscopy, pad surface preparation, grooving, and high-throughput pad dimensional quality control. By focusing on these specialized services, Araca aims to help clients reduce research and development costs associated with processes and consumables. Additionally, the company's solutions contribute to environmental sustainability by minimizing the consumption of slurries and rinse water, aligning economic benefits with ecological responsibility.

NortonLifeLock

Grant in 1982
NortonLifeLock Inc. is a prominent company in the field of consumer cyber safety, focusing on securing the digital lives of around 50 million users. The company offers a range of services designed to protect devices, identities, and online privacy, while also addressing the needs of families in an increasingly complex digital landscape. By providing reliable security solutions, NortonLifeLock aims to be a trusted partner for consumers navigating various online threats and challenges.
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