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 CAD

Aurie

Grant in 2022
CathBuddy is a medical device company that features a reusable urinary catheterization system. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, medical, and medical device. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Strange Development

Grant in 2021
At Strange Development we pride ourselves on the ability to provide CAD Design Services, Engineering, and Manufacturing all in house. We will develop, design, and provide you with all the necessary hardware needed to get your project up and running. Our core services, Prototype & Limited Production Manufacturing, CAD Design, Engineering Consulting, and Engine Testing can be custom tailored to fit your individual project needs.

Sugarcube Systems

Grant in 2021
Developer of an online CAD tool intended to optimizes designs. The company's online CAD tool is accurate and enables self calibration, the performance control technology also enables devices to change their effective mass, damping, and stiffness on demand enabling students, researchers, and startups to facilitate a MEMS community of shared designs and compact models.

CAIRA Surgical

Grant in 2021
CAIRA Surgical is a medical software and technology company on a mission to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care. CAIRA Surgical develops advanced joint replacement software, scanning, and precision radar technologies designed for reliability, intuitive adoption, and global accessibility. CAIRA Surgical strives to empower surgeons by inventing and investing in new, proprietary technologies that simplify workflows and enable better patient outcomes in joint replacement.

Aurie

Grant in 2020
CathBuddy is a medical device company that features a reusable urinary catheterization system. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, medical, and medical device. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Strange Development

Grant in 2019
At Strange Development we pride ourselves on the ability to provide CAD Design Services, Engineering, and Manufacturing all in house. We will develop, design, and provide you with all the necessary hardware needed to get your project up and running. Our core services, Prototype & Limited Production Manufacturing, CAD Design, Engineering Consulting, and Engine Testing can be custom tailored to fit your individual project needs.

Shark Wheel

Grant in 2019
David Patrick discovered a shape that has proven to be a better shaped wheel for any application. Who said the best wheel has to be round?

Shark Wheel

Grant in 2017
David Patrick discovered a shape that has proven to be a better shaped wheel for any application. Who said the best wheel has to be round?

SciArt Software

Grant in 2017
SciArt Software, Inc. specializes in developing topology optimization software that enhances the design process for physical parts through generative design. Founded in 2018 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including ParetoCreo, an add-in for design analysis; ParetoWin, a CAD-agnostic topology optimization tool; ParetoCloud, a cloud-based solution for finite element analysis and topology optimization; and ParetoWorks, a subscription service for design analysis. SciArt's technology allows users to optimize material distribution based on specific strength and functionality requirements, significantly reducing manufacturing costs while preserving structural integrity. The software delivers insights to engineers approximately 60 times faster than traditional solutions, effectively doubling the design cycle speed.

Imagars

Grant in 2016
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.
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 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.

Imagars

Grant in 2014
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.

Canary Medical

Grant in 2014
Canary Medical Inc. specializes in the development of medical implant and data management devices that facilitate remote patient monitoring and data collection. The company's primary innovation is the Canary Health Implantable Reporting Processor (CHIRP), a sensor-based device designed to gather and process medical data without requiring direct physician intervention. Additionally, Canary Medical creates smart medical devices that provide self-reports on patient activity, recovery, and treatment outcomes, thereby enhancing patient compliance. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company has also formed a joint venture with BioScience Managers to launch CHARM Informatics, a platform aimed at collecting and monetizing data from implantable and wearable medical devices.

Sugarcube Systems

Grant in 2014
Developer of an online CAD tool intended to optimizes designs. The company's online CAD tool is accurate and enables self calibration, the performance control technology also enables devices to change their effective mass, damping, and stiffness on demand enabling students, researchers, and startups to facilitate a MEMS community of shared designs and compact models.

Mental Canvas

Grant in 2014
Mental Canvas is a software company that is developing a new class of graphical-media-design system that lies between today's 2D digital draw-and-paint systems and 3D computer-aided design systems, combining the ease and fluidity of sketching with expansive 3D capabilities. Using the Mental Canvas system, you can quickly draw out your ideas just as you imagined them in a new interactive and shareable media type. Similar to what the word processor has done for text or Photoshop has done for photography, Mental Canvas reimagines the sketch, imbuing it with new capabilities and bringing it fully into the digital age.
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.

Cepand

Grant in 2013
Cepand provides assistance for designers and creators towards innovative technologies. The company provides various services mostly leading to autonomous vehicles. Cepand provides AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, wireless technologies and wearable (VR/AR) blueprints for innovative strategies and roadmaps as their products. Cepand was founded in 2012 by Babak S. in San Francisco, California.

VorCat

Grant in 2013
VorCat is fluid flow prediction software. The company's software is used in the simulation, design and analysis of complex fluid flow applications and also facilitates fluid flow design in automotive, aerospace, green/cllean energy, maritime, electronics, and biomedical applications.

Mental Canvas

Grant in 2013
Mental Canvas is a software company that is developing a new class of graphical-media-design system that lies between today's 2D digital draw-and-paint systems and 3D computer-aided design systems, combining the ease and fluidity of sketching with expansive 3D capabilities. Using the Mental Canvas system, you can quickly draw out your ideas just as you imagined them in a new interactive and shareable media type. Similar to what the word processor has done for text or Photoshop has done for photography, Mental Canvas reimagines the sketch, imbuing it with new capabilities and bringing it fully into the digital age.

PuraCath Medical

Grant in 2012
PuraCath Medical, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on developing innovative devices for peritoneal dialysis (PD) disinfection. Founded in 2010, the company's primary aim is to enhance the quality of life for dialysis patients by reducing infections related to catheter connections. PuraCath's technology employs proprietary ultraviolet methods to disinfect PD catheters, thereby minimizing the risk of infectious complications. This approach not only safeguards patients' health but also simplifies the connection process, reducing the reliance on patient compliance. Through these advancements, PuraCath Medical strives to ensure that patients undergoing PD can experience a more efficient and safer treatment regimen.

CoolCAD Electronics

Grant in 2012
CoolCAD Electronics, LLC is a specialized design firm based in College Park, Maryland, focusing on computer-aided design (CAD) and custom electronics solutions. The company offers a wide range of services, including semiconductor device modeling, integrated circuit design, and printed circuit board development. Its expertise extends to semiconductor fabrication and characterization, covering various sensor designs, electrical and optical characterization, and radiation testing. Additionally, CoolCAD provides electronics design and prototyping services, focusing on projects such as energy monitoring systems and digital health sensors. The firm also engages in circuit modeling and simulation, utilizing tools like SPICE and TCAD for advanced analysis. Established in 2009, CoolCAD Electronics caters to niche electronic design applications, providing tailored solutions to meet specific market and client needs.
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