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.
MemComputing Lands SBIR Contract
socalTECH
JULY 21, 2021
San Diego-based high performance computing technology developer MemComputing says it has scored a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Size of that SBIR contract was not nnounced.
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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. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), to help assess feasibility of hypersonic flight tests of a wide range of Air Force experiments and payloads on a frequent and routine basis.
MemComputing Wins Air Force SBIR Contracts
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
San Diego-based high performance computing (HPC) technology developer MemComputing says it has received two, Air Force Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts. Size of the contracts were not announced. MemComputing is led by CEO John Beane.
Stratolaunch Snags Contract With Defense Agency
socalTECH
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Mojave-based Stratolaunch, which is developing an aerial rocket launch system based on its own aircraft design, says it has snagged a research contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
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>>.
Phase Four Wins SBIR Contract
socalTECH
MARCH 17, 2020
El Segundo-based Phase Four , a developer of radio frequency (RF) plasma engines for in-space propulsion, announced this morning that it has received a SBIR Phase I contract by Air Force tech accelerator AFWERX, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Security Innovation Network. READ MORE>>.
Transphorm Gets $18.5M Contract
socalTECH
JULY 30, 2019
Goleta-based Transphorm , which develops high voltage, Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, has received $18.5M in a contract from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR). base contract with the company, which will go to establish a domestic source of Gallium Nitride epiwafers. option on an existing $2.6M
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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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DNAe Gets $51.9M Contract For DNA Sequencing Technology
socalTECH
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Carlsbad- and London-based DNA Electronics , a developer of a semiconductor-based, DNA sequencing technology, says it has received $51.9M in a contract from the U.S. DNAe said the funding goes towards developing its platform for the rapid diagnosis of antimicrobial resistant infections and influenza.
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). According to the company, the contract was awarded by the U.S.
Tanner Research Gets $1.2M Army Contract
socalTECH
DECEMBER 18, 2009
Monrovia-based Tanner Research has received a $1.2M contract from the Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), the firm said Friday afternoon, in additional funding as part of a research program. Tanner Research scored its initial contract for the technology in 2006.
Charles River Labs Says It Will Close San Diego Research Facility
Xconomy
APRIL 3, 2019
Contract research organization Charles River Labs is shutting down its San Diego-area operations, moving the work done there to one of its two Northern California sites. Charles River says it was involved with about 85 percent of the drugs. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.
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AeroVironment Develops Nano Air Vehicle
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Monrovia-based Aerovironment reports this morning that it has reached a technical milestone, and has demonstrated a prototype of a "hummingbird-like" nano air vehicle for a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract.
Mapp Biopharmaceutical Gets Up To $42.3M For Ebola Drug Research
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
in a bid to accelerate the company''s development of a treatment for Ebola, the U.S. in an 18-month contract with Mapp Biopharmaceutical, with a possible extension of the contract to up to $42.3M. Mapp Biopharmaceuticals develops ZMapp, one of the potential treatments for Ebola. READ MORE>>.
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Cubic Wins $200M Air Force Contract
socalTECH
MAY 9, 2016
San Diego-based defense systems developer Cubic said this morning that its Cubic Global Defense (CGD) unit has scored a $200M, five year, cost plus fixed fee contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The company said the contract covers research and evaluation of warfighter readiness and training.
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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>>.
Aerovironment Wins $2.3M DARPA Contract
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NOVEMBER 8, 2013
contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). According to Aerovironment, it will help to develop a medium altitude, long-endurance unammned aircraft system designed to operate from small ships, and to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. READ MORE>>.
Oblong Industries Wins Contract With NASA
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JUNE 15, 2016
Los Angeles-based Oblong Industries , which develops gesture-aware, 3D spatial user interfaces, reported this morning that it has scored a contract with NASA Aeronautics. The contract came from NASA's Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP). Financial impact of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.
SpaceX Wins $3M For Moon, Mars Exploration Research
socalTECH
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Hawthorne-based SpaceX has received a $3M contract from NASA, to go towards some of its work aimed at space exploration on the Moon and Mars, NASA said this week. The award was one of a number of awards given to 14 companies, announced by NASA for its Tipping Point program. NASA awarded the fourteen companies a combined total of $43.2M
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Ostendo Technologies Wins $58.3M Contract
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Carlsbad-based Ostendo Technologies , a developer of solid state lighting and display technology, reported this morning that it has scored a $58.3M contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory. READ MORE>>.
XCOR Lands Flight Contract
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Mojave-based XCOR Aerospace , which is developing technology and vehicles for suborbital flight, said today that it has inked a deal with Southwest Research Insitute (SWRI) for six, suborbital flights. XCOR said the contract is the first ever, commercial reusable suborbital vehicle scientific flight contract.
10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. Be flexible.
Cytori Gets $106M Contract Award
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
San Diego-based Cytori Therapeutics , a developer of cell therapy products aimed at treating cardiovascular disease and repairing soft tissue, said today that it has been awarded a contact worth up to $106M. The contract came from the U.S. READ MORE>>.
10 Outsourcing Myths Jeopardize Too Many New Ventures
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 22, 2018
We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. Be flexible.
MicroConstants Acquired By BioAgilytix
socalTECH
AUGUST 19, 2021
San Diego-based MicroConstants, a provider of bioanalytical testing services, said Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to become part of BioAgilytix Labs, a contract research organization (CRO) focused on supporting pharmaceutical and biotech partners with large molecule drug development.
10 Reasons For Startups To Be Wary Of Outsourcing
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 25, 2015
We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. Be flexible.
Cynvenio Biosystems Raises $2.0M, Gets NCI Contracts
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Westlake Village-based Cynvenio Biosystems , which is developing molecular diagnostics systems for cancer, announced this morning that it has received $2.0M in financing, plus scored two Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The company said it has so far received $1.2M
Veritone Wins $1.3M In Air Force Subcontracts
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Costa Mesa-based artificial intelligence software developer Veritone says it has been awarded $1.3M for software license and technology development services in support of the Air Force's innovation unit's (AFWERX) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The prime contractor on the contract is alYnmnt.
BioDuro Acquired By Advent International
socalTECH
JANUARY 29, 2019
San Diego-based BioDuro , a life sciences contract research and development organization, has been acquired by private equity investor Advent International , the companies said over the weekend. Financial details of the majority, strategic investment in BioDuro were not announced. READ MORE>>.
10 Key Outsourcing Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 18, 2014
We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. Be flexible.
Aurrion Gets $13.9M DARPA Contract
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Goleta-based Aurrion , a developer of silicon photonics fabrication technology, reported today that it has been awarded $13.9M in a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract. Aurrion's technology is aimed at allowing active components such as lasers and amplifiers to be fabricated on silicon wafers.
THREAD Gets $50M More
socalTECH
AUGUST 17, 2020
Tustin, California-based THREAD , a developer of software used for managing decentralized clinical research, has raised $50 more in funding from private equity investors Water Street Healthare Partners and JLL Partners. The company was acquired by Water Street and JLL Partners last year, in 2019.
Tanner Research Gets $100K SBIR
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Monrovia-based Tanner Research , which provides technology research, electronic design automation (EDA) software, and other products and services, said Tuesday that it has been awarded a SBIR Phase I contract worth $100,000 from the Army Research Office. Tanner's customers include NASA, JPL, Microsoft, the U.S.
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socalTECH
JUNE 3, 2021
Venice Beach-based Specular Theory, a developer of virtual reality training software for the U.S. in a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract. Air Force, says it has received $4.5M According to the company, the funding will go towards expanding its immersive training products supporting U.S.
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JUNE 15, 2018
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Synteract Buys Cu-Tech
socalTECH
JULY 11, 2018
San Diego-based Synteract , a contract research organization (CRO) which runs clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry, said today that it has acquired Cu-Tech , a contract research organization which specializes in dermatology. Cu-Tech was based in New Jersey.
Evolution Robotics Gets $1M Navy Contract
socalTECH
JULY 8, 2009
Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , an Idealab-backed firm developing robotics software, said today that it has won a federal contract from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research, which is worth nearly $1M. According to Evolution Robotics, the contract covers research on scaling visual recognition for maritime domain awareness.
DNAe Aims At Treating Antimicrobial Resistant Infections
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Carlsbad-based DNAe says it has developed a new, diagnostic platform that uses semiconductor DMA to help in treating antimicrobial resistant infections. million contract with the U.S. government to developing DNA sequencing technology to help physicians by providing rapid diagnosis of antimicrobial resistant infections and influenza.
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>>.
Relativity Space Raises $650M More For 3D Printed Rockets
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2021
Long Beach-based 3D, printed rocket developer Relativity Space said on Tuesday that it has raised another round of funding--worth $650M--to go towards production of its first rocket. According to the company, the round was led by Fidelity Management and Research. The Series E funding brings the company's total raised to more than $1.9
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socalTECH
MARCH 5, 2018
San Diego-based BioDuro , a life sciences contract research and development provider, announced this morning that it has acquired Molecular Response LLC , which provides a large collection of viable tumor specimens for the oncology market. Financial details of the buy were not announced.
SpaceX Wins Satellite Contract
socalTECH
JUNE 14, 2010
Hawthorne-based SpaceX , on the heels of the firm's successful launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, announced over the weekend that it has signed a contract with the National Space Organization (NSPO) to launch an Earth Observation Satellite, Formosat-5. Financial scope of the launch contract was not announced.
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