Cooperative Agreement 2507054
- Fluxworks, Inc., a HUBZone-certified small business, was awarded a $261,795 SBIR Phase I grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program in April 2024. The grant supports the development and validation of Fluxworks' patented "Flux Angle Mapping" (FAM) magnetic gearbox technology. The project aims to design, fabricate, and test a prototype FAM magnetic gearbox, as well as characterize the performance of an improved...
- This SBIR Phase II Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, provides $999,999.00 in funding to Phlux Technologies, Inc. to develop an innovative 3D safety sensor system to enhance the efficiency and safety of human-robot collaboration. The project aims to create programmable 3D light curtains that can provide high-resolution 3D monitoring of specific user-defined boundaries, eliminating the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program awarded a $1,554,195 Cooperative Agreement to Tangible Robotics Inc. on September 15, 2025. This project, under CFDA Number 47.084, aims to develop dexterous robotic manipulation capabilities for applications in automotive manufacturing and e-commerce distribution. The key products include multi-fingered robotic hands capable of grasping, re-orienting, and inserting objects with precision, enabling the...
- This $1,168,047 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to develop a deeper understanding of the complex problems and needs that drive technology innovation. The project involves: Collecting comprehensive datasets on technical problems, solutions, and organizations across three selected domains; 2) Applying AI/machine learning techniques to analyze this data and identify predictive...
- This $274,786 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) will fund the development of a cutting-edge scanning magnetometer microscope by Femtosenselabs, LLC. This new microscope technology will enable high-resolution imaging of novel magnetic materials with unprecedented sensitivity at the nanoscale, supporting the advancement of spintronics and the development of...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to ZS Systems LLC to develop a novel manufacturing method for producing high-accuracy, optical encoders. The project aims to establish a pilot capability to cost-effectively manufacture encoders with over an order of magnitude finer fundamental resolution than current methods. This will enable the production of encoders critical for...
- This $1,235,863 cooperative agreement awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports the development of an AI-driven system to automate part identification and measurement on coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The project aims to transform manufacturing inspection processes by reducing manual intervention, minimizing errors, and increasing throughput. This innovation has the potential to lower manufacturing...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,199,999 cooperative agreement to Rotoye LLC of Atlanta, GA under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) for the period of September 15, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The award will support Rotoye's SBIR Phase II project to develop a Mobile Manipulation Platform for Rebar Tying. The NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program seeks to advance science and engineering research and innovation leading to...
- This SBIR Phase I Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, aims to develop a novel robotic arm architecture with enhanced reach, payload capacity, and affordability. The $304,952 award to Sol Robotics, Inc. will fund the creation of a robotic arm system that uses proprietary linear actuation technology in a parallel truss configuration to overcome limitations of traditional robot arms. The project...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $305,000 to Tunabotics LLC aims to develop a new type of robotic gripper using soft, pneumatic shells. These shell grippers will have highly tunable adhesion, allowing them to gently pick up and release small, delicate, and curved items that current robots struggle to handle. This technology has the potential to address labor shortages, speed up production, improve product...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Cooperative Agreement under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $1,236,159.00 to Fluxworks, Inc., a HUBZone-certified small business, to develop and validate advanced magnetic gear technology for robotic actuators and sensors. The project aims to enable safer, more precise, and cost-effective robotic systems for use in space exploration and terrestrial applications such as automation, food production, and collaborative robotics. The innovation has the potential to enhance in-space manufacturing capabilities, support national defense needs, and improve the efficiency and performance of critical industries. The 24-month project period runs from September 2025 to August 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.2m | 9/4/25 |