HOW THE PROCESS WORKS: APEX has anonymized the information below due to the competitive nature of the solicitations and proposal environment. If you find an interest, please contact Michael Bianco using the input form below. Include the APEX assigned number or list of numbers to which you want to be introduced. The table columns designate whether the organization seeking a partner is a company or a university and the kind of organization sought for a partnership. The table also includes a technology description of what the advertising organization brings to the table (technology brought) and what the advertising organization seeks in a partner (technology sought) as well as the technical competencies of the desired partner. Once you respond with the APEX assigned number(s) you are interested in meeting, we will review the request with the researcher seeking a partner and get their approval to release additional information to both parties and connect the two of you to explore a collaboration. Once we connect parties, we leave it up to you to discuss if interests, objectives, and capabilities are aligned.
| APEX assigned number | Organization type | Type of partner being sought | Technology and/or capabilities brought into the proposal | Technology and/or capabilities sought in a partner or subcontractor Sort descending | Areas of technical competence requested in a partner or subcontractor | What component or agency are you interested in? |
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| 87 | Small Business | I am offering my expertise to those in need | We deliver software systems to help our customers solve problems that defy traditional approaches. We specialize in artificial intelligence & machine learning products and solutions for, Education & Training; Planning & Scheduling; Decision Support; Knowledge Management & Discovery; and Autonomous Systems. We have many Air Force Success Stories including many Space Applications ranging from Operations Scheduling, to Space Domain Awareness, to Command & Control to Operations Training. We also have developed the most capable intelligent scheduling solution used by Boeing, NASA, the Air Force, and many others to solve many of the world’s most complex scheduling challenges. | Seeking domain experts in areas of interest for SBIR/STTR opportunities in order to build synergistic solutions leveraging the domain expertise and our AI / ML expertise and experience. | Advanced Communications, Advanced Fuels, Advanced Materials, Advanced Power/Batteries, Advanced/Additive Manufacturing, Aviation Power Systems, Big Data, Bio Sensors, Biotechnology, Chem/Bio Defense, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Directed Energy, Energy Storage, Flight Control, Human Performance, Hypersonics, Lasers, Machine Design, Medical Instrumentation, Metabolomics, Microelectronic design, Molecular Biology, Networking and Network Infrastructure, Neuroscience, Night Vision, Other, Photonics, Position/Navigation and Timing, Power Generation, Power management, Proteomics, Quantum Sciences, Robotics, Sense and Avoid, Trusted Electronics, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design, Option Vehicle Design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 4 | Research Institute | Small Business | We are planning to develop and demonstrate advanced control techologies for UAS, including drones, eVTOL, UAM/AAM vechiles, based on AI/machine learning and model predictive cotrnol. The control functions applicable to AF needs include: 1) sensor fusion agorithms for object detection, position/speed prediction and SLAM (simulatenous localization and mapping) functions; 2) path planning and trajectory generation considering obstacle avoidance and cost minimization; 3) fault-tolerant flight control and electric propulsion based on model predictive control; 4) real-time power/energy optimization and protection. We also work on system-level integrated control and optimization and real-time implementation of learning and control algorithms on real-time processors, FPGA or GPU. | Seeking industry parters with cutting edge subsystems applicable to UAS and capabilities to demonstrate on prototypes: path planning, flight control, energy management, AI/ML applications in sensing and prediction. | Advanced Communications, Advanced Fuels, Advanced Power/Batteries, Bio Sensors, Chem/Bio Defense, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Energy Storage, Flight Control, Human Performance, Machine Design, Medical Instrumentation, Neuroscience, Position/Navigation and Timing, Software Development, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design, Option Vehicle Design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 73 | Small Business | Both small business and/or research institute | We have developed an alternative combustion engine propulsion system for civil and military aircraft, as well as other mission critical applications, requiring between 135-400KW. Our engine design significantly reduces operating cost and emissions compared to existing aircraft piston engines, reduces both combustion and noise emissions, is digitally controlled with ability to interface with multiple platforms, and can consume multiple fuel types. Our prototype engine has completed secondary flight testing on a Cessna civilian aircraft and indicates considerable potential to meet multiple platforms. Our design and manufacturing model allows for quick and less expensive R&D of new applications as well as faster times to manufacturing ability. We are currently working on expanding to hybrid engine technologies focused on UAV applications. Our in-house capabilities include aircraft application prototyping, electronic engine control and software development, flight and ground testing programs, and regulatory documentation. | Seeking partners experienced with the capacity to develop more efficient quieter propeller designs and produce prototypes for flight testing, develop and perform structural analysis verification models for FAA or EASA civilian aircraft certification regulations, develop and perform mission critical software analysis and verification (such as ACR DO 178 or other similar mission critical basis), lowering combustion emissions compatible with aircraft weight and aerodynamic drag limitations, applications of lighter composite materials incorporated into engine design, and experience with FAA certification of part 23 aircraft and STC process. | Aviation Power Systems, Flight Control, Power Generation, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 13 | Small Business | Both small business and/or research institute | We develop solid state batteries for electric vehicles and electric aircraft. Our expertise is in solid state electrolyte, electrochemistry, materials and cell-level research and testing, battery safety, high temperature batteries. | Seeking partners who have experience in scale up of materials and cell production, and are willing to work with early stage companies to demonstrate new battery technology and processes at a more relevant scale. | Advanced Materials, Machine Design, Power management, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 102 | Small Business | Both small business and/or research institute | Onboard machine learning-based data processing platform for satellites and other space vessels. | Seeking satellite manufacturers, integrators, and operators, as well as sensor manufacturers. | Advanced Communications, AI/ML, Autonomy, Big Data, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Flight Control, Networking and Network Infrastructure, Night Vision, Power management, Robotics, Sense and Avoid, Software Development, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 77 | Research Institute | Small Business | The Autonomy OWL (Observatory, Workshop and Laboratory) at Johns Hopkins University’s Institute for Assured Autonomy designs and develops autonomous, mission-resilient multi-agent aerospace systems. We specialize in edge-based machine learning, AI and distributed ledger technology that provides on-board decision insight to diagnose, manage and respond to safety and security incidents. Our lab features a space vehicle and UAV testbed environment where we conduct stress tests to ensure autonomous mission resilience. | Seeking small businesses working on robotics, navigation, space vehicles, launch services, etc. | Autonomy, Big Data, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Networking and Network Infrastructure, Position/Navigation and Timing, Robotics, Sense and Avoid, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design, OSAM | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 8 | Research Institute | Small Business | We offer a broad spectrum of applied engineering, prototyping, characterization, and testing competencies available to complement SBC's technical and business capabilities and strengthen proposals; established track record serving as a sub and resource on projects with company primes. | Seeking to tie up with SBCs that are committed to maturing their designed solutions to practical use based on technology validation and understanding of product-market fit. | Advanced Materials, Advanced Power/Batteries, Advanced/Additive Manufacturing, Aviation Power Systems, Big Data, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Energy Storage, Human Performance, Power Generation, Power management, Software Development, Trusted Electronics, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 2 | Small Business | Both small business and/or research institute | We offer a variety of radiation detection sensors. Large area neutron & radiation detection, leading size, weight, and power consumption sensors, radiation detection vests, UAV sensors. detectors based on CdZnTe, MCT, and solar power cells based on CdTe, IR substrates | Sensor integration for UAVs, IR substrates, power generation | Advanced Materials, Directed Energy, Medical Instrumentation, Night Vision, Power Generation, Power management, Sense and Avoid, UAS, Aircraft, Aero design | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 118 | Small Business | Both small business and/or research institute | Numurus develops smart sensors for robotic inspection and maintenance applications that combine sensor, AI, and IoT technologies into compact deployable solutions | sensor, AI, robotic, and autonomy technology partners looking for industry partner to develop deployable solutions for robotic inspection and maintenance applications | AI/ML, Autonomy, Lasers, Night Vision, Photonics, Position/Navigation and Timing, Robotics, Sense and Avoid | Air Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
| 6 | Small Business | I am offering my expertise to those in need | Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) design, manufacturing, flight operations, testing, training. UAS operations in disaster scenarios/locations (hurricane, emergencies, search & rescue, wildfire, etc.) UAS Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) operations in austere environments. |
Sensor/Payloads for UAS Flight control and auto pilot programming Data Analytics to provide value-add to our customers Advanced Power/Batteries (decrease weight or increase performance) |
Advanced Communications, Advanced Materials, Advanced Power/Batteries, Advanced/Additive Manufacturing, AI/ML, Autonomy, Control Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Energy Storage, Networking and Network Infrastructure, Position/Navigation and Timing, Power Generation, Power management, Robotics, Sense and Avoid, Software Development | Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, DoD Other (DARPA, DLA, USSOCOM, etc.), Non-DoD (Dept. of Energy, NASA, NSF, etc.) |
Let us know the APEX Assigned Number(s) of the organizations with which you would be interested in meeting. We will review the request with the researcher seeking a partner and get their approval to release additional information to both parties and connect the two of you to explore a collaboration. Once we connect parties, we leave it up to you to discuss if interests, objectives, and capabilities are aligned.