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 Atlanta, GE

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a state-funded research university based in Atlanta, Georgia. The institute offers degree programs in architecture, computing, engineering, arts, business, and sciences. Georgia Tech, as the institute is commonly referred to, is organized into six colleges and contains 31 departments. Georgia Tech is a public institution and receives funding from the State of Georgia.

SafeBVM

Grant in 2022
SafeBVM is a medical device startup that addresses the issue of inadvertent hyperventilation by healthcare providers during manual ventilation. The company has developed a safety accessory that ensures optimal airflow delivery while resuscitating patients. This device monitors critical parameters such as airflow and adjusts them based on the patient's airway resistance and lung compliance. By doing so, SafeBVM aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with improper ventilation, including acute respiratory distress syndrome and aspiration pneumonia. The company's focus on cost-efficient innovation reflects its commitment to improving the quality of care in healthcare settings.

TQIntelligence

Grant in 2022
TQIntelligence, Inc. owns and operates a platform which measures the severity of the emotional distress. The platform integrates multiple data sources and offers cognitive insights into risk stratification, treatment outcomes tracking, and personalized behavioral health interventions. The company products include TQ-Intelligence, including insights from voice/speech analytics and other psychometrically sound instruments and TQ Analytics which offers solutions using existing EMR data with actionable insights. The company features include machine learning analytics, knowledge graph, and real time prediction. TQIntelligence, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sequegenics

Grant in 2021
Developer of a novel approach augmented low-pass long-read NGS designed to facilitate the detection of complex genetic variation. The company's platform processes long-read ngs raw data DNA sequences, enabling clients to minimize time spent on variant calling and have resolved variants, with a reduction of cost, and improved tat and scalability.

SafeBVM

Grant in 2020
SafeBVM is a medical device startup that addresses the issue of inadvertent hyperventilation by healthcare providers during manual ventilation. The company has developed a safety accessory that ensures optimal airflow delivery while resuscitating patients. This device monitors critical parameters such as airflow and adjusts them based on the patient's airway resistance and lung compliance. By doing so, SafeBVM aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with improper ventilation, including acute respiratory distress syndrome and aspiration pneumonia. The company's focus on cost-efficient innovation reflects its commitment to improving the quality of care in healthcare settings.

Silpara

Grant in 2019
Developer of molecular technology for tires intended to improve vehicle fuel economy. The company's technology combines biotechnology and nanotechnology to improve mobility by using composite materials to reduce friction in tires, enabling the logistic industry to reduce fuel consumption and increase profits.

FireHUD

Grant in 2019
At FireHUD, our vision is to enhance situational awareness so that preventable injuries never occur. We have been providing reliable, rugged, easy to use products to improve decision making for teams since our founding in 2016. Since day one, our mission has been to "Protect our Protectors." First responders and other frontline workers put their lives on the line every day in dangerous jobs where overexertion and heat stress injuries are common. To date we have worked around the globe with first responders, military personnel, and industrial workers of various backgrounds to provide technology that can make their jobs safer.

TQIntelligence

Grant in 2019
TQIntelligence, Inc. owns and operates a platform which measures the severity of the emotional distress. The platform integrates multiple data sources and offers cognitive insights into risk stratification, treatment outcomes tracking, and personalized behavioral health interventions. The company products include TQ-Intelligence, including insights from voice/speech analytics and other psychometrically sound instruments and TQ Analytics which offers solutions using existing EMR data with actionable insights. The company features include machine learning analytics, knowledge graph, and real time prediction. TQIntelligence, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

SkyMul

Grant in 2019
SkyMul is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones specifically for rebar tying in the construction industry. The company's innovative technology utilizes drones equipped with advanced computer vision capabilities, allowing them to quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files, site plans, or manual programming. This autonomous and scalable solution enhances the efficiency of construction projects, enabling general contractors to work in parallel and significantly increase their throughput. By integrating these drones into the construction process, SkyMul aims to streamline operations and improve overall productivity in building structures.

ThinkLive!

Grant in 2019
ThinkLive! is an interactive strategy for school systems and teachers, after-school programs, foster care centers, and parents. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ecto

Grant in 2019
Ecto develops technology at the intersection of data and biology to enable a more efficient and sustainable aquaculture industry. We collaborate with farmers to streamline production and health management by leveraging advanced molecular tools and digital technologies. To date, our solutions have enabled farmers to create 51,510,714 additional healthy servings of protein. Ecto has offices in Boston, Atlanta, and Stavanger (Norway) and serves customers all over the world. The company was founded at Harvard Innovation Labs in 2013 by Dmitry Kozachenok, MBA and James Webb, Ph.D. The company has received competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.

Camerad Technologies

Grant in 2019
This organization primarily operates in the Diagnostic Apparatus, Medical business / industry within the Measuring, Photographic, Medical, & Optical Goods, & Clocks sector. This organization has been operating for approximately a year.

Atheraxon

Grant in 2019
Operator of a tracking technology platform intended to obtain any form of visibility over small or large facilities. The company's platform uses fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology which eliminates the need for cumbersome and environmentally damaging battery changes, radio-frequency identification readers that offer accuracy up to five centimetres, and tags that are sticker-like and can be stuck on the tracing item, enabling clients to have the smaller infrastructure, lower downtime and reduced liability risks.

FireHUD

Grant in 2018
At FireHUD, our vision is to enhance situational awareness so that preventable injuries never occur. We have been providing reliable, rugged, easy to use products to improve decision making for teams since our founding in 2016. Since day one, our mission has been to "Protect our Protectors." First responders and other frontline workers put their lives on the line every day in dangerous jobs where overexertion and heat stress injuries are common. To date we have worked around the globe with first responders, military personnel, and industrial workers of various backgrounds to provide technology that can make their jobs safer.

Steppingblocks

Grant in 2018
Steppingblocks is a data and analytics engine that offers insights into workforce and education outcomes for over 100 million individuals in North America. Its platform simplifies career counseling by analyzing various professional options based on specific degrees or job titles. The platform provides valuable information regarding student loans, payback periods, and data-driven resources to support career development. By leveraging real-world data, Steppingblocks aims to assist students in planning successful careers and achieving their goals.

ThinkLive!

Grant in 2017
ThinkLive! is an interactive strategy for school systems and teachers, after-school programs, foster care centers, and parents. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carbice

Grant in 2017
Carbice is a maker of Carbice Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from product packaging. It sets the standard for performance, reliability, and low-cost assembly within the world’s most important electronic, energy, and industrial products. Carbice Corporation was founded in January 2017 by Georgia Tech Professor Baratunde Cola, who first worked on thermal applications of advanced carbon materials in 2001 and later spent time as a test and development engineer at Intel; and co-founded by a team of leading Georgia Tech researchers in electronic device power management and product innovation. The company also has an office in London and one coming soon to Toulouse, France.

Camerad Technologies

Grant in 2016
This organization primarily operates in the Diagnostic Apparatus, Medical business / industry within the Measuring, Photographic, Medical, & Optical Goods, & Clocks sector. This organization has been operating for approximately a year.

Pointivo

Grant in 2016
Pointivo Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in spatial intelligence solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning. Founded in June 2014, Pointivo's software allows users to capture dimensions and create three-dimensional models of structures using any type of camera, including mobile devices and drones. The platform processes video to reconstruct scenes, extracting lines, edges, and measurements with high accuracy. This capability helps clients simplify tasks that require precise measurements and detailed documentation of physical assets. By integrating advanced analytics, Pointivo empowers users to gain a deeper understanding of their environments, enhancing their ability to manage and analyze physical structures effectively.

MoQuality

Grant in 2016
MoQuality Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company aims to enhance app quality and improve user experiences by providing tools that simplify and accelerate the testing process. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test-automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios that automate testing across various mobile platforms and real devices. This platform allows developers to identify and address issues before releasing their applications, ensuring high-quality performance for both Android and iOS apps. MoQuality is supported by investors including Amity Ventures, Cox Enterprises, and Techstars.

Zyrobotics

Grant in 2016
Zyrobotics LLC is an assistive technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Georgia Tech VentureLab. The company develops educational and accessible play applications aimed at children, focusing on areas within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Zyrobotics' product line includes innovative technologies such as OctoPlus and OctoMinus, which are switch-accessible math apps designed to create an interactive gaming environment. These applications reinforce common core math skills while also enhancing fine motor skills and visual perception. Zyrobotics combines education with therapeutic elements to support children of all abilities in achieving important developmental milestones.

Lena Biosciences

Grant in 2016
Lena Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of advanced 3-D cell culture tools aimed at enhancing drug testing and biomedical research. Founded in 2008 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a range of innovative products, including PerfusionPal, an organ-on-a-chip insert system that significantly increases drug metabolism rates and integrates seamlessly into existing research workflows. Other key offerings include SeedEZ, a cell culture scaffold for drug screening; GradientEZ, which facilitates cell migration assays; Spot-A-Culture, for consistent 3-D cell culturing; and Spot-A-Drug, designed for controlled drug introduction in pharmacological studies. These tools enable researchers to create mini tissues, conduct in vitro tests, and explore patient-specific therapies, thereby enhancing the safety and efficacy of drug development while reducing reliance on human and animal subjects.

Carbice

Grant in 2015
Carbice is a maker of Carbice Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from product packaging. It sets the standard for performance, reliability, and low-cost assembly within the world’s most important electronic, energy, and industrial products. Carbice Corporation was founded in January 2017 by Georgia Tech Professor Baratunde Cola, who first worked on thermal applications of advanced carbon materials in 2001 and later spent time as a test and development engineer at Intel; and co-founded by a team of leading Georgia Tech researchers in electronic device power management and product innovation. The company also has an office in London and one coming soon to Toulouse, France.

Pointivo

Grant in 2015
Pointivo Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in spatial intelligence solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning. Founded in June 2014, Pointivo's software allows users to capture dimensions and create three-dimensional models of structures using any type of camera, including mobile devices and drones. The platform processes video to reconstruct scenes, extracting lines, edges, and measurements with high accuracy. This capability helps clients simplify tasks that require precise measurements and detailed documentation of physical assets. By integrating advanced analytics, Pointivo empowers users to gain a deeper understanding of their environments, enhancing their ability to manage and analyze physical structures effectively.

Zyrobotics

Grant in 2014
Zyrobotics LLC is an assistive technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Georgia Tech VentureLab. The company develops educational and accessible play applications aimed at children, focusing on areas within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Zyrobotics' product line includes innovative technologies such as OctoPlus and OctoMinus, which are switch-accessible math apps designed to create an interactive gaming environment. These applications reinforce common core math skills while also enhancing fine motor skills and visual perception. Zyrobotics combines education with therapeutic elements to support children of all abilities in achieving important developmental milestones.
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Vertera Inc.

Grant in 2014
Vertera Inc. is a medical device company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the development and manufacture of spine implants. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes patented porous PEEK technology to create innovative spinal solutions, including the COHERE Cervical Interbody Fusion Device. Vertera's products are designed to address various spinal conditions through minimally invasive procedures, catering to the needs identified by surgeons and current market trends. The company operates as a subsidiary of NuVasive, Inc. since September 2017, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced spinal therapies.

Ratrix Technologies

Grant in 2014
Ratrix Technologies is an early stage company commercializing multi-dimensional signal decoding technology developed at Georgia Tech. Two GT Professors, Xiaoli Ma, PhD, IEEE Fellow and David Anderson, PhD., founded Ratrix as part of the GT VentureLab program, and have since received several NSF SBIR grants to commercialize the technology as IP Cores and embedded implementations.
Syzygy Memory Plastics was founded in 2007

EngeniusMicro

Grant in 2013
EngeniusMicro LLC, a micro-systems and sensor engineering company, engages in the design, development, fabrication, modeling, and testing of micro sensors and micro actuators. Its products include passive ceramic based sensors to measure strain, temperature, pressure, and heat flux; nano-enhanced sensors, such as a man-portable chemical detector with laboratory grade sensitivity; and wireless connectivity technologies to readout harsh environment sensors. The company also provides embedded systems solutions, including analog and digital circuit design, printer circuit board manufacturing, FPGA systems, microprocessor systems, wireless integration, android and iPhone software development, desktop PC GUI development, and Web based application development. In addition, it offers various modeling and simulation solutions, which include 3D mechanical design, micro electro mechanical systems design and process modeling, multi physics finite element analysis, circuit analysis, mechanical thermal analysis, and micro fluidic modeling. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

MedShape

Grant in 2013
MedShape Solutions, Inc., a medical device company, engages in developing and marketing soft tissue fixation and fracture management devices in the United States. It develops shape memory polyaryletheretherketone devices, including spinal cages and suture anchors for orthopedics. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pindrop

Grant in 2013
Pindrop Security, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise solutions to secure phone and voice communications, focusing on fraud prevention and customer verification. The company has developed patented technologies, including Phoneprinting, which analyzes phone calls to identify malicious behaviors and confirm legitimate callers. Additionally, Pindrop Express offers a risk-based authentication solution that validates customer phone numbers before calls reach contact centers. Its services are designed to combat various fraud tactics, such as caller ID spoofing and social engineering. Pindrop's solutions are utilized by numerous sectors, including finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, and travel, helping organizations detect fraudulent activities and authenticate callers efficiently. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Pindrop is backed by prominent venture capital firms and plays a significant role in enhancing security and customer experience in voice interactions.

Swamp Optics

Grant in 2013
Developer of laser pulses devices designed for pulse measurement and pulse compression devices. The company device supports ultrashort-laser-pulse measurement which measures and compresses femtosecond laser pulses, enabling researchers and engineers to measure picoseconds to nanoseconds pulses in time.
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

EngeniusMicro

Grant in 2012
EngeniusMicro LLC, a micro-systems and sensor engineering company, engages in the design, development, fabrication, modeling, and testing of micro sensors and micro actuators. Its products include passive ceramic based sensors to measure strain, temperature, pressure, and heat flux; nano-enhanced sensors, such as a man-portable chemical detector with laboratory grade sensitivity; and wireless connectivity technologies to readout harsh environment sensors. The company also provides embedded systems solutions, including analog and digital circuit design, printer circuit board manufacturing, FPGA systems, microprocessor systems, wireless integration, android and iPhone software development, desktop PC GUI development, and Web based application development. In addition, it offers various modeling and simulation solutions, which include 3D mechanical design, micro electro mechanical systems design and process modeling, multi physics finite element analysis, circuit analysis, mechanical thermal analysis, and micro fluidic modeling. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

StarMobile

Grant in 2012
StarMobile, Inc. provides cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions. It offers StarMobile, a cloud-based solution that allows customers to mobilize enterprise applications on any mobile device. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ratrix Technologies

Grant in 2012
Ratrix Technologies is an early stage company commercializing multi-dimensional signal decoding technology developed at Georgia Tech. Two GT Professors, Xiaoli Ma, PhD, IEEE Fellow and David Anderson, PhD., founded Ratrix as part of the GT VentureLab program, and have since received several NSF SBIR grants to commercialize the technology as IP Cores and embedded implementations.
Whisper Communications is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in wireless networking services, leveraging innovative physical layer security technologies. Utilizing a patent-pending encoding methodology developed from research at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Whisper's technology ensures that data signals transmitted beyond its designated "cone of silence" are rendered meaningless to potential eavesdroppers. This approach allows IT companies to effectively monitor, track, and control devices located in fixed environments, enhancing data security by linking it to proximity to the data source. Whisper Communications aims to provide robust solutions that address the growing need for secure wireless communication in various sectors.
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