Saraniasat Inc.

Saraniasat Inc. is a minority-owned small business entity based in Tujunga, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies, and advanced defense solutions for the federal government. As a self-certified small disadvantaged business with subcontinent Asian-American ownership, the company has established itself as a trusted partner within the Department of Defense research ecosystem, particularly through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Saraniasat Inc. leverages cutting-edge technologies in AI, sensor fusion, and computational systems to address critical national security priorities, positioning itself as an innovative provider of research and development services to federal agencies seeking next-generation defense capabilities.

Saraniasat Inc.'s federal contract portfolio demonstrates a focused expertise in advanced technology development across multiple defense domains. The company has received four SBIR awards totaling approximately $1.275 million from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, all designated as total small business set-asides. These contracts have encompassed neuromorphic moving target identification systems ($74,845 Phase I award in December 2023), digital twin solutions for mission planning and rehearsal ($999,954 Phase II award in September 2021), high-performance onboard computing for multi-agent space collaboration ($50,000 Phase I award in April 2021), and most recently, generative artificial intelligence capabilities for automatic target recognition utilizing sparse, multimodal sensing approaches ($150,000 Phase I award in August 2025). The company's work reflects a strategic emphasis on emerging technologies including neuromorphic computing, AI-driven target recognition, digital simulation environments, and sensor fusion architectures. All contracts have been structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders under the SBIR program, with Saraniasat Inc. serving as the prime contractor. The contract work is performed at the company's California headquarters and addresses Defense Department priorities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, situational awareness, and advanced computational capabilities for space and airborne platforms.

Scientific and Engineering Research and Development, Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms, GIS Data Analytics, Photogrammetry, LULC Mapping, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, Big Data Analysis, High Performance Edge Computing, Aircraft/UAV/Satellite Data Analysis