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ViQi, Inc. awarded a National Science Foundation grant SBIR Phase II: Machine learning for Rapid Automated Viral Infectivity Assays

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Development of viral vaccines and antiviral drugs requires viral infectivity assays, however, the incubation periods of plaque and TCID50 assays can be as long as 14 days, and the alternatives like focus forming assay (FFA) require antibodies and extensive sample preparation or developing GFP-labeled viruses which is not always possible or desirable. This automated viral infectivity assay is based on brightfield microscopy, not requiring any stains or labels. A one time calibration of the machine learning model on a specific combination of virus, cell line, and imager is required to detect phenotypic changes associated with early stages of active virus infection in cells before being humanly visible. Detection can be done within hours (same-day) for fast-acting viruses or in as long as two days for viruses that take up to two weeks to develop infections detectable by conventional means. Not only will this assay significantly reduce the turn-around time and processing steps required, it can also be completely automated with conventional equipment used for high-content screening.

Key Points: 
  • ViQi Inc, a California image analysis company specializing in enabling the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific discovery process, announced today the confirmation of Phase II National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to further optimize their cloud analysis solution applying machine learning to automate viral infectivity assays, significantly reducing the time required for these assays.
  • This automated viral infectivity assay is based on brightfield microscopy, not requiring any stains or labels.
  • Not only will this assay significantly reduce the turn-around time and processing steps required, it can also be completely automated with conventional equipment used for high-content screening.
  • America's Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) awards $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact.

PHYTunes Wins National Science Foundation Grant to Fund Research and Commercialization of 5G Connectivity Inside Buildings, Bridging the Digital Divide and Lowering Costs

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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The technology will be used to solve the indoor 5G problem and accelerate 5G deployment and ubiquitous 5G availability in both urban and rural areas.

Key Points: 
  • The technology will be used to solve the indoor 5G problem and accelerate 5G deployment and ubiquitous 5G availability in both urban and rural areas.
  • PHYTunes empowers service providers and businesses to deliver extraordinary customer experiences fostering brand loyalty and trust.
  • Ultimately, PHYTunes delivers mission-critical connectivity enabling services innovation in gaming, healthcare, hospitality, industrial IoT and retail.For more information, visit www.phytunes.com or follow us on Twitter @PHYTunes.
  • America's Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Medtech Company, Strados Labs, Awarded National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II Grant

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strados Labs , a medical technology company harnessing the power of smart sensors, machine learning and proprietary algorithms to provide early detection and predictions of worsening respiratory diseases, announced today it has been awarded a two-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for $990,118.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strados Labs , a medical technology company harnessing the power of smart sensors, machine learning and proprietary algorithms to provide early detection and predictions of worsening respiratory diseases, announced today it has been awarded a two-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for $990,118.
  • It's such an honor to receive this grant from such a highly regarded agency as the National Science Foundation.
  • "It's such an honor to receive this grant from such a highly regarded agency as the National Science Foundation," said Strados co-founder and CEO Nick Delmonico.
  • Strados was recently granted aCEMarkforRESP and received its FDA Class II 510(k) clearance for it last December.

RaySecur Receives $1M NSF Grant to Develop AI Threat Detection Software for MailSecur Scanners

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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The NSF grant funding is awarded to a select number of companies to support the research and development of deep technologies with the potential to transform their respectiveindustries.

Key Points: 
  • The NSF grant funding is awarded to a select number of companies to support the research and development of deep technologies with the potential to transform their respectiveindustries.
  • RaySecur will use these funds to further develop and expand its AI threat detection software for T-ray image processing in the MailSecur mail scanner.
  • The AI platform ingests full-motion concealed T-ray mail imaging data combined with contextual information, like barcode tracking and optical character recognition, to help users better understand an item's potential risk and enhance threat detection.
  • MailSecur is a desktop scanner that intercepts and detects mail and package threats with 4D dynamic real-time imaging.

Cybord raises a $4M Seed investment led by IL Ventures to disrupt the electronics manufacturing industry

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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With Cybord, 100% of components are checked and provide surgicaltraceability, thus eliminating any possible use of counterfeit, damaged, or tampered components.

Key Points: 
  • With Cybord, 100% of components are checked and provide surgicaltraceability, thus eliminating any possible use of counterfeit, damaged, or tampered components.
  • "We are confident thisgenuinely disruptive AI technologywillchange the entire industry, solving a multi-billion-dollar pain of the electronics industry."
  • The investment round was led by IL Ventures and joined by NextLeap Ventures, with co-investment by theIsraelInnovation Authority (IIA), through the "Seed Fund."
  • IL Ventures (ILVP Fund, LP) invests in disruptive yet tangible technologies that offer deep, actionable insights which drive better business decisions.

Cybord raises a $4M Seed investment led by IL Ventures to disrupt the electronics manufacturing industry

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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With Cybord, 100% of components are checked and provide surgicaltraceability, thus eliminating any possible use of counterfeit, damaged, or tampered components.

Key Points: 
  • With Cybord, 100% of components are checked and provide surgicaltraceability, thus eliminating any possible use of counterfeit, damaged, or tampered components.
  • "We are confident thisgenuinely disruptive AI technologywillchange the entire industry, solving a multi-billion-dollar pain of the electronics industry."
  • The investment round was led by IL Ventures and joined by NextLeap Ventures, with co-investment by theIsraelInnovation Authority (IIA), through the "Seed Fund."
  • IL Ventures (ILVP Fund, LP) invests in disruptive yet tangible technologies that offer deep, actionable insights which drive better business decisions.

Bactana Receives Prestigious Grant From the National Science Foundation

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bactana Corp. today announced the company has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant that will enable expanded research and development efforts for its leading therapeutic candidate, FPZ-100.

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bactana Corp. today announced the company has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant that will enable expanded research and development efforts for its leading therapeutic candidate, FPZ-100.
  • Since 2017, Bactana's research efforts have focused on developing oral feed additives to improve feed efficiency and reduce antibiotic usage during livestock production.
  • "With the support of our research funds, any deep technology startup or small business can guide basic science into meaningful solutions that address tremendous needs."
  • We also plan to expand into other markets through collaboration with human pharma upon completion of the 2022 objectives described in this grant."

Yank Technologies Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yank Technologies , developer of long-range, high power wireless charging ecosystems, has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop novel wireless power systems for industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yank Technologies , developer of long-range, high power wireless charging ecosystems, has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop novel wireless power systems for industrial applications.
  • By charging these robotic systems dynamically, we can significantly improve productivity and reduce overhead for fulfillment centers and factories around the world," said Josh Yank, CEO of Yank Technologies.
  • Yank Technologies' wireless charging solutions represent an important component in a larger initiative to shift the future of industrial systems and transportation toward more clean, equitable, and affordable technologies.
  • To learn more about Yank Technologies or inquire about their systems for automotive and industrial charging and automation, please visit yanktechnologies.com .

Berkeley Marine Robotics Awarded a Competitive R&D Grant by the National Science Foundation

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Since ancient times, ship hull biofouling - accumulation of marine growth - has been an unavoidable bane of ocean voyages.

Key Points: 
  • Since ancient times, ship hull biofouling - accumulation of marine growth - has been an unavoidable bane of ocean voyages.
  • Hull-fouling can also include marine invasive species that hurt coastal ecosystem near ports and cause negative economic impact in sensitive regions.
  • Grant is awarded to businesses with scientific solutions that have potential for commercial success and undergo rigorous merit-based review process.
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    For more information about Berkeley Marine Robotics, please visit https://berkeleymarinerobotics.com/ and follow the company on Linkedin .

Softhread Announces Landmark Achievement

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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If successful, the commercial impactof the patent-pending decentralized, secure, automated platform is to increase data fidelity, as well as reduceadministrative overhead, optimize privacy and security of large data sets.

Key Points: 
  • If successful, the commercial impactof the patent-pending decentralized, secure, automated platform is to increase data fidelity, as well as reduceadministrative overhead, optimize privacy and security of large data sets.
  • America's Seed Fund powered by NSF awards $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact.
  • Softhread is an information technology company that uses Chios -a patent-pending blockchain and AI-enabled platform that preserves confidentiality and optimizes network security, while enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Through its decentralized system that empowers state-of-the-art interoperability, Softhread builds scalable enterprise solutions that are highly customizable, industry-agnostic and optimize the ROI of big data management.