Vivonics Inc.

Vivonics Inc. is a medical technology company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of innovative solutions for physiological monitoring, surgical interventions, and advanced prosthetics. The company has established itself as a prominent recipient of federal contract and grant awards from various agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and the National Institutes of Health. Vivonics' expertise spans a wide range of applications, supporting initiatives in defense health, space exploration, and medical innovation. Through its federal contracts and grants, Vivonics has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver cutting-edge technologies that address critical needs in both military and civilian sectors.

Vivonics has secured numerous federal contracts, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, to advance its research and development efforts. Notable projects include the development of a Vestibular Intervention via Portable Electrical Stimulator (VIPES) for the Defense Health Agency, valued at $1.3 million, and an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning initiative for the Department of the Army, with a ceiling value of $1.9 million. The company has also worked on a wearable near-infrared blood alcohol content monitor for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, E-Textile Enabled Active Monitoring Systems (E-TEAMS) for the Army, and a vortex dust removing attachment for NASA. Additionally, Vivonics has engaged in research related to chemical and biological defense for the Army's Joint PEO Chemical and Biological Defense. These contracts, ranging from $150,000 for Phase I SBIR projects to over $2 million for more advanced efforts, highlight Vivonics' diverse capabilities and its commitment to addressing complex challenges in medical technology and defense applications.

In the realm of federal grants, Vivonics has secured significant funding to further its research initiatives. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders awarded the company a $319,120 grant to develop a portable, wearable device using galvanic vestibular stimulation to counteract vertigo in patients with Meniere's disease. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provided $331,455 for the development of a near-infrared layered imaging system (NIR-LITH) to improve the assessment of diabetic foot ulcers. A substantial $3.47 million grant from the Defense Health Agency supports Vivonics' work on a Remote Frostbite Detector, addressing a critical health concern for military personnel. The company has also received grants to study the clinical effectiveness of intrasocket cooling on dermatological conditions in lower limb amputees and to assess factors driving the deployment of intelligent physiological monitoring tools. Furthermore, Vivonics has participated as a subgrantee in a University of Massachusetts Lowell-led project to develop an advanced physiological monitoring garment, demonstrating its collaborative approach to advancing medical technologies for both military and civilian applications.

Vivonics comprises a core group of engineers and scientists, specializing in a wide range of disciplines including biomedical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering as well as microbiology and chemistry.