Cooperative Agreement 70NANB25H142
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $106,412.26 Cooperative Agreement to Objectsecurity LLC under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 6-month Phase I project is to address critical gaps in AI safety and explainability, enhancing AI content moderation through novel linear layer conductance techniques. The project activities include analysis, requirements research, proof-of-concept development, and...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement to Criticality Sciences Inc. under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 2-year project is for Criticality Sciences Inc. to validate data inputs and outputs and develop methods to use metrics to support resilience investment and financing for water and power global critical infrastructure. The expected outcomes aim to translate the...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $340,863 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Cyberup, a veteran-owned non-profit organization. The purpose of the 2-year award, which began on April 1, 2024, is to establish sustainable cybersecurity career pathways and address the nation's cybersecurity workforce needs. Key activities include hosting community events, creating apprenticeship and...
- This $399,752 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) funds a Phase II project to develop standards and open-source software for digital data associated with semiconductor electronics. The project aims to support NIST initiatives related to the CHIPS Act and provide digital data standards to accelerate advanced materials research and development for...
- This $150,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program supports the establishment of a Standing Committee on AI Technologies and Emerging Implications (SCAITEI). The key activities include: Convening the SCAITEI to track AI advancements and explore associated technical, societal, ethical, and policy issues, through regular meetings, workshops, and expert...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $118,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). The purpose of this grant is to develop key innovations in data quality assurance methodology for robotics anomaly detection problems based on AI-model-enhanced multimodal data fusion machine learning. The research aims to significantly lower...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $155,925 Project Grant under the Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs (CFDA 11.609) to Burt & Hall LLP (dba Bnh.ai), a self-certified small disadvantaged business, to conduct research focused on trustworthy and responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The key products and services to be delivered through this one-year award include: Operationalizing best practices in AI risk frameworks,...
- This $231,000 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) program, aims to gather information on the current and emerging landscape of AI systems for forensic science applications. The prime recipient, Apco Worldwide LLC, will conduct a comprehensive research effort involving literature reviews, news and social media analysis, community surveys, and focus groups. The key...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $215,549 Cooperative Agreement to The Johns Hopkins University under the Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (CFDA 11.609) federal grant program. The purpose of the award is to conduct a market survey to generate a list of current AI-enabled tools being used by forensic service providers, current or near-market AI-enabled tools marketed for forensic applications, and AI-enabled tools addressing challenges...
- This $400,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) supports the development of an interpretable AI/deep learning system. The system will work in conjunction with a hyperspectral imaging system to detect cell viability, glucose and lactate concentration, and antibody glycosylation and aggregation in Chinese Hamster Ovary (NISTCHO) cell cultures grown in a...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $399,908.58 Cooperative Agreement to Objectsecurity LLC under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 12-month project is for Objectsecurity LLC to develop the Operational Technology (OT) Artificial Intelligence (AI) - NIST Compliance Tool (OTAI-NCT). This innovative solution aims to foster greater transparency in the procurement process by educating buyers on product security and empowering them to make more informed purchasing decisions. The project involves analysis, experimentation, assessments, and production of reports to provide a measurable, sustained, and meaningful improvement in manufacturer cybersecurity practices, thereby enhancing national security and public safety. The intended beneficiaries include enterprise software and SaaS providers, connected device and IoT manufacturers, telecommunications and networking vendors, and healthcare technology providers.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $399.9k | 8/28/25 |