SBIR Phase III Success Stories | U.S. DOE Office of Science(SC)
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Phase III Success Stories
DOE provides nearly $300M annually to SBIR/STTR awardees in two (2) releases funding ~400 Phase I awards and ~160 Phase II awards. It is the expectation of Congress that technology developed using these designated taxpayer funds result in some form of public benefit whether it be in the form of taxable revenue, jobs or some other societal or scientific benefit.
Success stories are written to highlight small businesses that have successfully transitioned their SBIR/STTR funded technology to Phase III. Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or completes an effort made under prior SBIR/STTR Funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR/STTR programs. Phase III work is typically oriented towards commercialization of SBIR/STTR research or technology, including through further research and development work. Learn more about Phase III by watching this DOE workshop recording on
Navigating Phase III Contracting
from September 2023.
Have a success story to share? Contact
Eileen Chant
.
All Success Stories
Showing 1 - 12 of 58 results
New
Novomer – New Polymers from New Catalysts
Program(s):
Fossil Energy (FE); Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Novomer
The Novomer efforts have brought tangible economic value into the burgeoning carbon capture markets and the development of new biodegradable polymers. And along the way, the Novomer team has had two corporate exit events totaling $227mm.
New
Pixelligent’s SBIRs: On to a Brighter Future
Program(s):
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Pixelligent
Pixelligent Designer Compounds® deliver groundbreaking operating efficiencies and device performance essential for next-generation Consumer Electronics applications.
New
Nion – Success in Small Things
Program(s):
Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Nion
Nion's electron microscope products enable resolutions at the atomic level – opening new fields of study using electron microscopes in materials science and biology, including energy conversion and storage devices.
New
Princeton NuEnergy is Redefining the Battery Recycling Supply Chain
Program(s):
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Princeton NuEnergy Inc.
Global supply chains are struggling to keep pace with demand for battery components; Princeton NuEnergy is innovating on global battery recycling processes to make the industry financial viable in the U.S.
New
Novel Method to Create Nanoprobes for Atomically Precise Manufacturing and Related Applications
Program(s):
Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office
Tiptek LLC
As the sole U.S. manufacturer of nanoprobes, Tiptek was recognized by OSDBU as the 2022 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year for its role in helping to secure the domestic supply chain for semiconductor manufacturing as outlined in the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Nanoprobes are used by computer chip manufacturers to locate faults and defects during chip design and manufacturing and by researchers working to advance atomically precise manipulation.
New
FY23 Updates - Advancing Communications for Harsh Environments
Program(s):
Nuclear Energy (NE); National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DIRAC Solutions Inc.
FY23: Dirac Solutions Inc. (DSI) is known for its expertise in developing wireless systems for hostile environments where conventional wireless technologies face significant challenges.
View the full 2016
Success Story
.
Luna Innovations Shines Light on SBIR Opportunities
Program(s):
Nuclear Physics (NP)
Luna Innovations
Luna Innovations’ optical sensing technology leads the way on measurement and sensing capabilities in harsh environments to advance clean energy.
Stars Align for FPoliSolutions’ Success
Program(s):
Nuclear Energy (NE)
FPoliSolutions, LLC
After the company’s launch as a founder-driven, consulting startup in 2013, FPoliSolutions, LLC’s (FPoli) initial DOE SBIR grant was awarded in 2016. FPoli’s CEO, Cesare Frepoli, reminisces that “our passion was to create kind of a dream team so that we could go back to the drawing board and do things in a more modern, efficient way.” And that is exactly what the SBIR grant started for FPoli and for the nuclear reactor design market.
One Company – Two DOE Funded Technologies that Impact Climate Change on Multiple Fronts: Plastics, Personal Care Products, and Lubricants
Program(s):
Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO); Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
RiKarbon
Utilizing DOE SBIR funding, RiKarbon has developed technologies for cost competitive renewable products that use non-conventional and waste feedstocks to serve the domestic and international specialty and performance chemicals market. RiKarbon products improve U.S. energy security and sustainability.
BioSqueeze, Inc.: Sealed Well
Program(s):
Fossil Energy (FE)
BioSqueeze, Inc.
With initial SBIR-STTR grant support from Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, BioSqueeze Inc. is commercializing biomineralization technologies to make well boring cleaner, safer and more productive. BioSqueeze is now raising follow on funding, increasing headcount, expanding into an international business.
DOE SBIR Technologies Yield Improved Lasers, Better Targets and Better Physics
Program(s):
Nuclear Physics (NP)
Raytum Photonics
Raytum Photonics develops and sells innovative, customized, state-of-the-art laser and electro-optic solutions and high-reliability-electronics as well as high-quality engineering services for scientific and military customers. All told, Raytum’s laser innovations have already increased target performance at Jefferson Laboratory by more than a factor of five.
Nanostructured Dielectric Materials Commercialized through Electric Vehicle Spinoff
Program(s):
Electricity and Energy Reliability (OE)
Sigma Technologies
Utilizing funding from the Office of Electricity (OE) for the development of high voltage capacitors for DC-Link applications, Sigma Technologies found commercial application for the technology in the electric vehicle market, spinning off the technology to form PolyCharge America Inc. to manufacture capacitors for electric drive inverters.
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SBIR Phase III Success Stories | U.S. DOE Office of Science(SC)
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.gov
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) or
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Phase III Success Stories
DOE provides nearly $300M annually to SBIR/STTR awardees in two (2) releases funding ~400 Phase I awards and ~160 Phase II awards. It is the expectation of Congress that technology developed using these designated taxpayer funds result in some form of public benefit whether it be in the form of taxable revenue, jobs or some other societal or scientific benefit.
Success stories are written to highlight small businesses that have successfully transitioned their SBIR/STTR funded technology to Phase III. Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or completes an effort made under prior SBIR/STTR Funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR/STTR programs. Phase III work is typically oriented towards commercialization of SBIR/STTR research or technology, including through further research and development work. Learn more about Phase III by watching this DOE workshop recording on
Navigating Phase III Contracting
from September 2023.
Have a success story to share? Contact
Eileen Chant
.
All Success Stories
Showing 1 - 12 of 58 results
New
Novomer – New Polymers from New Catalysts
Program(s):
Fossil Energy (FE); Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Novomer
The Novomer efforts have brought tangible economic value into the burgeoning carbon capture markets and the development of new biodegradable polymers. And along the way, the Novomer team has had two corporate exit events totaling $227mm.
New
Pixelligent’s SBIRs: On to a Brighter Future
Program(s):
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Pixelligent
Pixelligent Designer Compounds® deliver groundbreaking operating efficiencies and device performance essential for next-generation Consumer Electronics applications.
New
Nion – Success in Small Things
Program(s):
Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Nion
Nion's electron microscope products enable resolutions at the atomic level – opening new fields of study using electron microscopes in materials science and biology, including energy conversion and storage devices.
New
Princeton NuEnergy is Redefining the Battery Recycling Supply Chain
Program(s):
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Princeton NuEnergy Inc.
Global supply chains are struggling to keep pace with demand for battery components; Princeton NuEnergy is innovating on global battery recycling processes to make the industry financial viable in the U.S.
New
Novel Method to Create Nanoprobes for Atomically Precise Manufacturing and Related Applications
Program(s):
Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office
Tiptek LLC
As the sole U.S. manufacturer of nanoprobes, Tiptek was recognized by OSDBU as the 2022 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year for its role in helping to secure the domestic supply chain for semiconductor manufacturing as outlined in the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Nanoprobes are used by computer chip manufacturers to locate faults and defects during chip design and manufacturing and by researchers working to advance atomically precise manipulation.
New
FY23 Updates - Advancing Communications for Harsh Environments
Program(s):
Nuclear Energy (NE); National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DIRAC Solutions Inc.
FY23: Dirac Solutions Inc. (DSI) is known for its expertise in developing wireless systems for hostile environments where conventional wireless technologies face significant challenges.
View the full 2016
Success Story
.
Luna Innovations Shines Light on SBIR Opportunities
Program(s):
Nuclear Physics (NP)
Luna Innovations
Luna Innovations’ optical sensing technology leads the way on measurement and sensing capabilities in harsh environments to advance clean energy.
Stars Align for FPoliSolutions’ Success
Program(s):
Nuclear Energy (NE)
FPoliSolutions, LLC
After the company’s launch as a founder-driven, consulting startup in 2013, FPoliSolutions, LLC’s (FPoli) initial DOE SBIR grant was awarded in 2016. FPoli’s CEO, Cesare Frepoli, reminisces that “our passion was to create kind of a dream team so that we could go back to the drawing board and do things in a more modern, efficient way.” And that is exactly what the SBIR grant started for FPoli and for the nuclear reactor design market.
One Company – Two DOE Funded Technologies that Impact Climate Change on Multiple Fronts: Plastics, Personal Care Products, and Lubricants
Program(s):
Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO); Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
RiKarbon
Utilizing DOE SBIR funding, RiKarbon has developed technologies for cost competitive renewable products that use non-conventional and waste feedstocks to serve the domestic and international specialty and performance chemicals market. RiKarbon products improve U.S. energy security and sustainability.
BioSqueeze, Inc.: Sealed Well
Program(s):
Fossil Energy (FE)
BioSqueeze, Inc.
With initial SBIR-STTR grant support from Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, BioSqueeze Inc. is commercializing biomineralization technologies to make well boring cleaner, safer and more productive. BioSqueeze is now raising follow on funding, increasing headcount, expanding into an international business.
DOE SBIR Technologies Yield Improved Lasers, Better Targets and Better Physics
Program(s):
Nuclear Physics (NP)
Raytum Photonics
Raytum Photonics develops and sells innovative, customized, state-of-the-art laser and electro-optic solutions and high-reliability-electronics as well as high-quality engineering services for scientific and military customers. All told, Raytum’s laser innovations have already increased target performance at Jefferson Laboratory by more than a factor of five.
Nanostructured Dielectric Materials Commercialized through Electric Vehicle Spinoff
Program(s):
Electricity and Energy Reliability (OE)
Sigma Technologies
Utilizing funding from the Office of Electricity (OE) for the development of high voltage capacitors for DC-Link applications, Sigma Technologies found commercial application for the technology in the electric vehicle market, spinning off the technology to form PolyCharge America Inc. to manufacture capacitors for electric drive inverters.
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Contact the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office
Address
U.S. Department of Energy
SC-29/Germantown Building
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
Phone
Tel(301) 903-5707
Send us a message
sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov
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