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SBIR

The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.

Programs Also: SBIR, sbir Has Dossier → 8 sources

01 Definition

The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.

02 Detailed_Analysis

The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms. The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.

03 Key_Facts

  • The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.
  • competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D
  • A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.

Role: Glossary term: SBIR

Entity Type: Concept — SBIR is a technical concept or theoretical framework.


Technical Definition

The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.


Related Concepts: STTR, Gray Track, MSNW LLC

06 Related_Terms (3)

07 Related_Entities (12)

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

2007

Spheromak Compression SBIR Award

Woodruff Scientific receives a $749,994 DOE SBIR award to study the production of strong magnetic fields via compact torus compression.

defense-programs
2009

MSNW ELF thruster and NASA FRC propulsion

MSNW LLC's FRC-based ELF thruster with NASA funding.

propulsion-physics
2010

Weber Dissertation and MSNW Grant

Toru Weber completes dissertation work on the ELF thruster, funded by an STTR grant to MSNW LLC.

personnel
2011

Anthony Pancotti Joins MSNW

Anthony Pancotti transitions from AFRL to MSNW LLC to serve as Propulsion Lead for the Fusion Driven Rocket.

personnel
2011

Anthony Pancotti Joins MSNW LLC

Pancotti transitions from AFRL to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.

personnel
2011

Pancotti Joins MSNW LLC

Anthony Pancotti transitions to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.

personnel
2013

Helion Energy Spin-Off

The core team at MSNW LLC, including David Kirtley and John Slough, spins out to form Helion Energy to focus on commercial electricity generation.

fusion-physics
2014

Project Trivergence Bifurcation

The U.S. Trivergence Protocol program splits into a 'black track' at Skunk Works and a 'gray track' ecosystem including UnLAB and Field Propulsion Technologies.

defense-programs
2016

Pancotti Joins Helion Energy

Anthony Pancotti begins holding simultaneous senior roles at both MSNW LLC and Helion Energy.

personnel
2017

MSNW LLC public funding cessation

MSNW LLC ceases receiving public federal funding; work likely absorbed into classified program.

defense-programs
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09 FAQ

What is SBIR?
The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.S. competitive grant program funding small businesses for federal R&D. A key funding mechanism for the 'gray track' FRC/propulsion firms.
Why does SBIR matter?
The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.
How does SBIR relate to other concepts?
SBIR is closely related to STTR, Gray Track, MSNW LLC. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did SBIR appear in the research timeline?
SBIR is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Spheromak Compression SBIR Award" (2007). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with SBIR?
12 entities are associated with SBIR in the network graph, including NASA MSFC, National Science Foundation, MSNW LLC. Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for SBIR?
Yes, SBIR has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.