Cambridge Terahertz Inc.

Cambridge Terahertz Inc. is a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in advanced terahertz sensing and imaging technologies for defense, security, and scientific research applications. The company focuses on developing innovative sensor systems, radar technologies, and signal processing solutions primarily for government agencies, with a particular emphasis on miniaturized terahertz sensors and imaging radar systems. As a for-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov until April 2026, Cambridge Terahertz Inc. has demonstrated expertise in cutting-edge research and development within the electromagnetic sensing domain.

Through federal contract awards, Cambridge Terahertz Inc. has secured two notable contracts from defense-related agencies, specifically the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The company's contract work is exclusively focused on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II and Phase I actions, with a total contract value of $824,669. Both contracts are set aside for small businesses and involve research and development of miniaturized terahertz sensors for imaging applications. The DARPA contract, valued at $749,976, is specifically aimed at developing advanced terahertz sensors and imaging radar systems with potential applications in security and defense technologies, with a completion date of September 25, 2026.

Cambridge Terahertz Inc. has received three significant federal grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), totaling $1,524,926, all within the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program. These grants are focused on developing terahertz imaging radar systems for concealed weapons detection, with a particular emphasis on creating non-invasive, real-time threat detection capabilities for high-security environments like public transit and schools. The grant awards include a Cooperative Agreement for $1,249,999 and two SBIR Phase I and Phase II project grants that aim to revolutionize security screening technologies. The research objectives involve designing high-performance signal generators, developing product enclosures, and creating advanced signal processing models using techniques like artificial intelligence, with anticipated completion dates ranging from July 2024 to May 2027.