SBIR
The Small Business Innovation Research program, a U.
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)
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-programsMSNW ELF thruster and NASA FRC propulsion
MSNW LLC's FRC-based ELF thruster with NASA funding.
propulsion-physicsWeber Dissertation and MSNW Grant
Toru Weber completes dissertation work on the ELF thruster, funded by an STTR grant to MSNW LLC.
personnelAnthony Pancotti Joins MSNW
Anthony Pancotti transitions from AFRL to MSNW LLC to serve as Propulsion Lead for the Fusion Driven Rocket.
personnelAnthony Pancotti Joins MSNW LLC
Pancotti transitions from AFRL to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.
personnelPancotti Joins MSNW LLC
Anthony Pancotti transitions to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.
personnelHelion 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-physicsProject 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-programsPancotti Joins Helion Energy
Anthony Pancotti begins holding simultaneous senior roles at both MSNW LLC and Helion Energy.
personnelMSNW LLC public funding cessation
MSNW LLC ceases receiving public federal funding; work likely absorbed into classified program.
defense-programs09 FAQ
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Programs
- Aliases
- SBIR, sbir
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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- Graph Entities
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- Timeline Events
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