MSBAI Snags $1M Contract From USAF
socalTECH
JULY 20, 2021
Los Angeles-based startup MSBAI, which is developing artificial intelligence tools for assisting in engineering reports it has received a $1M US Air Force grant.
Resonant Reports Contract Win
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Goleta-based Resonant , which develops technology used for filters for radio frequency (RF) front ends, reported a win in Europe, via its Swiss subsidiary, GVR Trade SA. The company said that it signed a contract with EuroStars to fund a multi-year project for the development of sensors for new medical applications.
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Stratolaunch Gets Contract With AFRL
socalTECH
JANUARY 26, 2022
Mojave-based aerospace developer ,a href="[link] reports that it has received a research contract with the U.S. Financial details of that contract were not announced by the company. The company said the contract is in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton.
Citadel Defense Lands New DoD Contract, Worth $5M
socalTECH
MARCH 30, 2021
San Diego-based drone security systems developer Citadel Defense reported on Tuesday that it has snagged a new contract, from the U.S. According to the company, it received the new contract award as an urgent, follow-on award to protect servicemen and servicewomen from small drone threats.
SpaceX Wins Missile Tracking Contract
socalTECH
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX has received a new, $149M contract to help develop new, missile tracking satellites for the U.S. Department of Defense, part of two contracts awarded by the DoD to improve its capabilities. The award was through the Pentagon's Space Development Agency.
AirMap Wins USAF Contract
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Santa Monica-based drone software developer AirMap reports that it has won a contract from the US Air Force. According to AirMap, it has been awarded a contract to provide unmanned aircraft system (UAS) traffic management (UTM) services to the United States Air Force (USAF)'s Agility Prime program. READ MORE>>.
Iteris Wins $1M Contract In Texas
socalTECH
JUNE 3, 2020
Santa Ana-based Iteris , which develops products used in transportation management, reports that it has been awarded $1M in a contract in the City of Round Rock, Texas. According to Iteris, the company's products will be used for a smart mobility initiative. Round Rock is the city where Dell Computer is headquartered.
Iteris Wins Contract In Georgia
socalTECH
JUNE 16, 2020
Santa Ana-based traffic and mobility management systems developer Iteris reported this morning that it has scored a subcontract win, part of a $2.4M The company said it will deploy its products as part of a statewide intelligent transportation system (ITS) maintenance sub-contract. million will go to the company.
AeroVironment Wins $5.9M Contract For Unmanned Aircraft
socalTECH
MARCH 12, 2021
Simi Valley-based unmanned aircraft systems developer Aerovironment reported a $5.9M contract win this week, saying it signed a deal to deliver its Puma 3 AE aircraft systems to a European allied nation. According to the company, the contact came in the form of a U.S.
AeroVironment Wins $44.5M Contract
socalTECH
MARCH 7, 2018
Monrovia-based unmanned aircraft systems developer AeroVironment reports that it has received a big, $44.5M contract for its Puma II AE platform, with an un-nnamed, major country in the Middle East. According to Aerovironment, the deal is the largest-ever international contract for the company. READ MORE>>.
SpinLaunch, Backed By Google And Kleiner Perkins, Gets DOD Contract
socalTECH
JUNE 20, 2019
Long Beach-based SpinLaunch , a space launch services provider which recently relocated from Silicon Valley to Long Beach, reported on Wednesday that it has been awarded a launch prototype contract from the Department of Defense (DOD). Size of that new contract was not announced. Size of that new contract was not announced.
Neural Analytics Wins $10M Contract From US Army
socalTECH
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Los Angeles-based medical device developer Neural Analytics reported a win with the U.S. Defense Department this morning, saying it has received a $10M contract from the U.S. Army to developer a portable device to assess combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI). Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.
Teledyne Wins $9.9M Contract
socalTECH
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies , which develops electronics instrumentation, digital imaging products, aerospace, defense, systems, and a wide range of other products and services, reported Thursday that it has scored a $9.9M contract from the U.S. According to the company, the contract comes from the U.S.
Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact
TechEmpower
MARCH 4, 2024
TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, allowing for quicker iterations and thus shorter development cycles.
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AeroVironment Wins New $19M DARPA Contract
socalTECH
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Monrovia, California-based unmanned aircraft maker AeroVironment reported today that it has scored another contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). aerovironment term military aircraft unmanned aerial drone maritime navy darpa contract airplane' READ MORE>>.
Kofax Wins $700,000 Contract
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
Irvine-based Kofax , the developer of business document management software, reported that it has won a $700,000 contract in the Asia Pacific region. The company said a general insurance and asset management provider has awarded it more than $700,000 for its software, to help with insurance claims processing.
ViaSat In $34M Contract Award
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Carlsbad-based ViaSat , the satellite communications operator and developer, reported a $34M contract win this morning. The win came from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), and will go towards developing a crytographic module used for satellite communications by the Navy, Marines Corps, and Army.
Citadel Defense Scores $6M From DoD
socalTECH
AUGUST 12, 2021
San Diego-based Citadel Defense, which develops counter-drone technology, reported on Thursday that it has scored a $6M contract from an un-named, U.S. According to the company, the contract covers its AI-enabled solution to detect, classify, track, and defeat drones. Department of Defense customer.
Kurion Wins Another Contract At Fukushima
socalTECH
JUNE 9, 2014
Irvine-based Kurion , the developer of nuclear cleanup technology, reported another win over the weekend at Fukushima Daiichi. According to the company, it has been awarded a contract by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to deliver a system to remove strontium from tank water at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
Kofax Wins $700,000 Contract
socalTECH
OCTOBER 20, 2011
Irvine-based Kofax , which develops document capture and business process automation software, reports this morning that it has scored a $700,000 contract from a health insurance provider.
Canoo, the electric vehicle startup formed from Faraday Future’s ashes, seeks $200 million
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 23, 2019
Less than a month after rebranding as Canoo , the startup electric vehicle company formerly known as Evelozcity is on the hunt for $200 million in new capital. Canoo is locking in final contracts with its vendors and is going to be in production with prototypes before the end of the year. Canoo began life as EVelozcity back in 2017.
Maxwell Technologies Scores $7.01M Battery Contract
socalTECH
MARCH 3, 2011
San Diego-based Maxwell Technologies reports this morning that it has received a $7.01M contract from the U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), to develop advanced energy storage systems for power assist hybrid electric vehicles. DOE grants. READ MORE>>.
Iteris Swaps CFO, Reports Accounting Issues
socalTECH
JULY 16, 2014
Santa Ana-based Iteris , which develops traffic management products and technology, said late Tuesday that it has replaced its CFO, and may face a "material weakness" in its internal controls over financial reporting. The company said it has named Craig Christensen as its interim CFO. READ MORE>>.
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Citadel Defense Reports US Government Deployments Of Drone Defense
socalTECH
DECEMBER 16, 2019
San Diego-based Citadel Defense , which develops counter-drone technology to help detect and identify unauthorized drones, claims it has deployed its technology for three, undisclosed U.S. According to the company, it has been working over the past six months to deploy its counter-drone technology, both domestically and abroad.
8minute Solar Energy Wins 250MW Solar Project
socalTECH
JUNE 17, 2020
Los Angeles-based 8minute Solar Energy reports that it has signed a contract to develop a new, 250MW solar power plus storage project in California. The company said the project will include 150 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy storage, providing enough power for 93,000 homes.
EDF Renewables Wins 212MW Solar Install Deal In New York
socalTECH
JANUARY 30, 2019
San Diego-based renewable energy developer EDF Renewables North America reported Tuesday afternoon that it has been awarded a contract for a 212 megawatt (MWdc) project in New York State. EDF Renewables did not say how much the contract is worth.
Smith Micro Buys Business From Circle Media Labs
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Aliso Viejo-based Smith Micro Software says it has acquired the operator business of Circle Media Labs , a developer of parental control software. in cash, and included customer contracts and a perpetual software license. The company says it the operator business is expected to report 2019 revenues of $4M. READ MORE>>.
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Startup CTO or Developer
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JANUARY 26, 2010
I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. I used an image from Roger Smith that describes the varying roles of a CTO as the company matures. I’ll address the specifics of what this Founder Developer Gap looks like below.
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ChargerHelp raises $2.75M to keep EV chargers working
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 29, 2021
If a station doesn’t send out an error or a driver doesn’t report it, network providers might never know there’s even a problem. “There was an abandoned vehicle parked there and the station was surrounded by mud,” said Terry who is CEO and co-founded the company with Evette Ellis. Hiring approach.
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287 CoreObjects Acquired By Indian Firm
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Los Angeles-based CoreObjects Software , a provider of software development to both startups and other firms, has been acquired. Symphony Services said the buy expands its offerings in product development and embedded product development. The company said CoreObjects has 55 active client contracts in the US, Europe, and India.
AECOM Wins Big Nuclear Project Deal In UK
socalTECH
JANUARY 23, 2019
Los Angeles-based AECOM , a big professional and technical services and infrastructure developer, reported a big win in the UK this morning, as part of a big nuclear power project. The company said the initial contract with AWE's Nuclear Capability project is worth $3M until 2020. Department of Energy sites.
MaintenanceNet Wins Panasonic
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
The firm, which develops software-as-a-service used by companies to automate warranty and maintenance contract management, reported another win this morning, with Panasonic. billion in service contracts for its customers last year. The firm hasn't given any actual financials, but did say it generated more than $2.3
Dreaming of Mars, the startup Relativity Space gets its first launch site on Earth
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 17, 2019
Now, more than $35 million dollars later , the company has been awarded a multi-year contract to build and operate its own rocket launch facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. That contract, awarded by The 45th Space Wing of the Air Force, is the first direct agreement the U.S.
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217 ServiceTitan Raises $80M
socalTECH
MARCH 15, 2017
Glendale-based ServiceTitan , which develops business management software for the home services and contracting industry, has raised $80M in a Series B funding, the company announced this morning. ServiceTitan said the new funding was led by ICONIQ Capital.
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113 Kareo Rolls Out Updated Software
socalTECH
APRIL 21, 2015
Irvine-based medical practice management software developer Kareo , led by Dan Rodrigues, said Tuesday that it has launched the next generation of its cloud-based software for outsourced billing.
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100 SpectraFluidics Lands $1.3M From TSA
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Santa Barbara-based SpectraFluidics , the developer of chemical detection and analysis technology, reported yesterday that it has been awarded a $1.3 million contract from the Transportation Security Administration. The firm said the contract from the U.S. The company is headed by Phil Strong. READ MORE>>.
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Soraa Gets More ARPA-E Funding
socalTECH
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Soraa , the LED lighting technolgoy developers which was spun out of U.C. Santa Barbara, reported today that it has been awarded several million dollars in funding from the Department of Energy''s Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E). According to the company, the funding comes as part of a four year, $3.2M
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149 ICO Watchdog Rolls Out Tools To Vet Cryptocurrency
socalTECH
JUNE 5, 2018
Santa Monica-based ICO Watchdog , a service developed by startup studio Science Inc., has been behind such companies as Dollar Shave Club, DogVacay, FameBit, and HelloSociety. has rolle dout several new products for helping to vet cryptocurrency initial coin offerings (ICOs). The venture's backers--Science Inc.--has
X1 Claims Strong Growth
socalTECH
JANUARY 7, 2015
Pasadena-based enterprise search software developer X1 --one of the longest running offshoots of Idealab--reported today that it had a "record" sales year for the company in 2014. The company said it saw a sales increase of nearly 70 percent over 2013. Actual company financials were not announced. READ MORE>>.
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100 DriveCam Signs Up Illinois Distributor
socalTECH
AUGUST 6, 2013
San Diego-based DriveCam , the developer of fleet monitoring and driving monitoring systems, reported a win today with an Illinois distribution company. DriveCam said it has signed a multi-year contract to provide its systems to KeHE Distributors, which operates 12 distribution centers throughout the U.S.
Ice Energy Wins Deal In Riverside
socalTECH
MARCH 13, 2015
Santa Barbara-based Ice Energy , a developer of energy storage technology, reports that it has scored a win with Riverside Public Utilities. According to Ice Energy, it has signed a five-year contract to provide 5 megawatts of thermal energy storage, using its systems.
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ViaSat Certifies Crypto Chip With NSA
socalTECH
AUGUST 24, 2015
Carlsbad-based satellite networking technology developer ViaSat reported this morning that it has certified the company's security, systems-on-a-chip technology with the National Security Agency (NSA). ViaSat says it is producing approximately 10,000 of its product as part of a contract with the U.S. READ MORE>>.
AeroVironment Gets $15.8M Order
socalTECH
JUNE 4, 2012
Monrovia, California-based Aerovironment , the developer of unmanned aircraft systems, reported Friday that it has received a $15.8M The company said the order is part of a contract it says has a total projected value of over $65.8M. order for its Raven small unmanned aircraft systems.
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133 As Drug Resistance Grows, Amplyx Tests New Antifungal Drug
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APRIL 15, 2019
While fungal infections may seem like an annoyance rather than a serious health problem, sick people in hospitals and long-term care facilities are contracting potentially deadly infections that current treatments are failing to ameliorate, thanks to the evolution of many such germs.
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