Tibbetts Award

HyPoint Partners With Piasecki Aircraft to Deliver Next-Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for eVTOLs

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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The partnership's objective is to deliver a customizable, FAA-certified, zero carbon-emission hydrogen fuel cell systemto the global eVTOL marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership's objective is to deliver a customizable, FAA-certified, zero carbon-emission hydrogen fuel cell systemto the global eVTOL marketplace.
  • Piasecki will gain exclusive license to the technology created as part of the partnership; HyPoint will maintain ownership of its underlying hydrogen fuel cell technology.
  • HyPoint's revolutionary approach utilizes compressed air for both cooling and oxygen supply to deliver a hydrogen fuel cell system that radically outperforms existing battery and hydrogen fuel cell alternatives.
  • HyPoint is pioneering next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation, aeronautics, and urban air mobility.

BlackBox Biometrics, Inc. proudly accepts SBA Tibbetts Award for outstanding success with the SBIR Program

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, Tibbetts Award, STTR, Small business

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The US Small Business Association (SBA) recently selected BlackBox Biometrics, Inc. (B3) to receive the prestigious Tibbetts Award, recognizing the company for its impact and achievement with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The US Small Business Association (SBA) recently selected BlackBox Biometrics, Inc. (B3) to receive the prestigious Tibbetts Award, recognizing the company for its impact and achievement with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
  • The SBA recognizes companies who exemplify the spirit of the SBIR/STTR programs with Tibbetts Awards.
  • These awards not only recognize successes, but help the SBA document the economic, technical, and societal benefits of these programs.
  • B3 is proud to be recognized for leveraging the SBIR program to stimulate technological innovation, generate business impacts, and spur economic as well as broader societal benefits.

Parsons' Newly Acquired Braxton Technologies Awarded Tibbetts Innovation Excellence

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation's (NYSE: PSN) newly acquired Braxton Technologies, LLC, has been awarded the prestigious Tibbitts Award, which recognizes excellence in Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) efforts.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation's (NYSE: PSN) newly acquired Braxton Technologies, LLC, has been awarded the prestigious Tibbitts Award, which recognizes excellence in Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) efforts.
  • Braxton leader Ed Baron was also recognized with an individual Tibbetts Award for his significant contributions and advocacy for SBIR programs within the defense and aerospace community.
  • The Tibbetts Award winners are evaluated on how they use the SBIR program to stimulate technical innovation that encourages commercialization of federal research through diverse participation.
  • Braxton develops software for multiple space operations and weapons systems programs, and will join Parsons' space and geospatial solutions market.

Raptamer Discovery Group Awarded the Small Business Administration Tibbetts Award for Demonstrating Significant Economic and Social Impact from R&D Funding

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Saturday, January 23, 2021
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The Tibbetts Award, named after Roland Tibbetts, the founder of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, honors these awardees for the exceptional successes they have achieved through SBA's SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Tibbetts Award, named after Roland Tibbetts, the founder of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, honors these awardees for the exceptional successes they have achieved through SBA's SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
  • "I am incredibly proud that Houston's technology ecosystem assists in the conception and development of innovative businesses such as Raptamer Discovery Group.
  • To date, Raptamer Discovery Group has developed Raptamers for more than 60 global customers.
  • Fannin was a recipient of the Tibbetts award in 2016 and is a 3-time SBA Growth Accelerator Award winner.

Porifera Honored With Tibbetts Award

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Porifera, the leading provider of forward osmosis solutions, has received the prestigious Tibbetts Awardfrom the U.S. Small Business Administration for its exemplary achievement in the development and commercialization of its environmentally-friendly concentration technology.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Porifera, the leading provider of forward osmosis solutions, has received the prestigious Tibbetts Awardfrom the U.S. Small Business Administration for its exemplary achievement in the development and commercialization of its environmentally-friendly concentration technology.
  • This unique, nonthermal approach to product concentration reduces the costs and carbon footprint of a variety of products throughout the entire lifecycle.
  • Funding from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)programs was instrumental in both the founding of Porifera in 2009 and the invention of the company's core technology.
  • Porifera is a San Leandro, California-based company which manufactures proprietary forward osmosis membrane systems and provides process solutions to a variety of industries.

SBA Announces Recipients of Tibbetts Awards for Demonstrating Significant Economic and Social Impact from R&D Funding

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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For nearly four decades, the SBIR and STTR programs have been assisting small businesses with launching ideas from conception to market.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly four decades, the SBIR and STTR programs have been assisting small businesses with launching ideas from conception to market.
  • The Tibbetts Awards highlight our nations next generation of competitive creators who help push the U.S. economy into the future, said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
  • These stories demonstrate the substantial economic and social benefit of the SBIR and STTR programs and their impact on our economy.
  • It boasts one of the highest returns on taxpayer investment when measuring federal funding and economic impact.

Blue Canyon Technologies Named 2020 Best in Biz Award Winner

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Leading small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies, Inc. (BCT or Blue Canyon) has been recognized for its innovation and growth after being named a winner of the 2020 Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Leading small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies, Inc. (BCT or Blue Canyon) has been recognized for its innovation and growth after being named a winner of the 2020 Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.
  • This marks the second consecutive year in which BCT received recognition from the Best in Biz Awards, also winning an award for Fastest-Growing Company in 2019.
  • The company has been recognized with Inc. Magazines 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, 2019 Best in Biz, 2019 ColoradoBiz Made in Colorado Emerging Manufacturer Winner and the 2020 Tibbetts Award.
  • For the latest news on Blue Canyon Technologies and for other company information, please visit www.bluecanyontech.com .

NASA Awards $43.5 Million to US Small Businesses for Technology Research, Development

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Friday, May 25, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA has selected 304 proposals from U.S. small businesses to advance research and technology in Phase I of its 2018 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and 44 proposals for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, totaling $43.5 million in awards.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA has selected 304 proposals from U.S. small businesses to advance research and technology in Phase I of its 2018 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and 44 proposals for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, totaling $43.5 million in awards.
  • "Many of the businesses that go through the SBIR program end up working with NASA on the research and technologies needed to advance our space exploration goals."
  • The selected proposals will support the development of technologies in the areas of aeronautics, human space exploration and operations, science, and space technology.
  • Awards cover a breadth of research and development needs, including:
    Superconducting technology for high-power density motors for aircraft propulsion that are highly efficient and lightweight.