This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the TIP (Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) program (CFDA 47.084), aims to develop a novel, multifunctional neural probe for advancing neuroscience research. The $254,456 grant awarded to Neurobionics Inc. on August 15, 2024, will fund the integration of electrical, optical, and chemical capabilities into a single implantable device. This versatile tool will enable...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $289,999.65 Cooperative Agreement to Tiptek, LLC under the CHIPS Research and Development (CFDA 11.042) program. The purpose of this award is for Tiptek, LLC to develop ultra-high-speed nanoprobe prototypes capable of operating at gigahertz frequencies. These advanced nanoprobes are intended to enhance the ability of semiconductor failure analysis engineers to locate and analyze high-frequency electrical faults that occur in...
This $274,786 National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant awarded to Femtosenselabs, LLC will fund the development of a cutting-edge scanning magnetometer microscope. This technology will enable high-resolution imaging of novel magnetic materials at the nanoscale, serving as a critical enabler for advances in spintronics-based computing technologies. The project aims to harness atomic defects...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Nanores LLC, a small business located in West Lafayette, IN. The grant supports the development of a compact, multi-color super-resolution imaging system capable of visualizing molecular structures in thick biological tissues with nanoscale precision. The project aims to incorporate advanced features...
This SBIR Phase I award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program, with a total funding amount of $274,985, is focused on developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system to accelerate semiconductor production using physics-embedded lithographic foundation models. The project aims to alleviate design and manufacturing complexities associated with the shift to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography in semiconductor manufacturing, which has...
This $275,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to Dmag USA LLC, a certified HUBZone small disadvantaged business in Evansville, Indiana. The project aims to develop a novel nickel-boron-tungsten-carbon fullerene coating with superior performance for aerospace applications. The coating is expected to improve the durability, safety, and...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $305,000 to Quantum Metrology LLC focuses on developing an advanced, non-destructive, in-line metrology system that leverages quantum sensing techniques to quickly and accurately identify hidden defects in semiconductor chips during manufacturing. The project aims to address the challenge of detecting defects in complex chip designs that current inspection methods struggle with,...
This $275,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, awarded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, funds the development and validation of materials and processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing at Geminatio, a for-profit organization. The goal is to enable the progression of Moore's Law and strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and capability, which has been impacted by recent supply chain issues. The project seeks to...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) totaling $305,000 will support the development of a high-temperature pressure sensor by Sentec LLC, a small business located in Greenville, SC. The sensor is designed to operate at high temperatures and harsh environments, addressing an unmet market need. The project will leverage wide bandgap semiconductors to create a sensitive deflection transducer that...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $274,586 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project grant to Single Crystal Diamond Inc. to advance the development of high-purity diamond substrates for photonic switches and other applications. The project, funded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, aims to establish a domestic supply chain for semiconductor-grade diamond materials and create large, 10mm diamond substrates that are...