Small Business Innovation Research · Small Business Technology Transfer
Physical Optics Corporation: SBIR & STTR awards
1,493 awards worth $442.46M to 1 companies since 1987 match these filters. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Physical Optics Corporation's federal contracts and grants · All SBIR & STTR awards
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | $750.0K |
| 2020 | 22 | 9 | $9.83M |
| 2019 | 29 | 11 | $12.39M |
| 2018 | 21 | 27 | $26.84M |
| 2017 | 55 | 33 | $42.07M |
| 2016 | 60 | 12 | $20.78M |
| 2015 | 42 | 16 | $21.32M |
| 2014 | 42 | 23 | $22.06M |
| 2013 | 51 | 22 | $25.97M |
| 2012 | 51 | 20 | $19.91M |
| 2011 | 53 | 27 | $28.55M |
| 2010 | 72 | 19 | $20.45M |
The latest year fills in over months: agencies report awards to SBIR.gov with a lag.
Latest matching awards
| Award | Company | Agency | Phase | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Deep Learning-based Target Identification with Semantic Reasoner for Autonomous Collaborative Weapons · topic AF203-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $50.0K | 2020-12-23 |
| Wavelet-Based Approach for Signal Processing and Analysis · topic CBD152-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Office for Chemical and Biological Defense | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2020-11-18 |
| Automated Camera Orientation Recovery Software · topic NGA201-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2020-10-05 |
| Electronic Warfare Events Logging Automation · topic N191-018 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2020-09-16 |
| Miniaturize, Inexpensive, Automated Mid-Body Range Safety Subsystem · topic N202-113 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $240.0K | 2020-09-01 |
| Composite Ultrawideband Antenna · topic N201-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2020-08-07 |
| Synchronized Environmentally-Aware Common Operational Picture · topic N201-037 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2020-07-10 |
| Grounding Multilayer Missile Coating for Lighting Strike Mitigation · topic MDA14-014 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $2.00M | 2020-07-09 |
| Agile Compact Hemispherical Threat Detection and Identification Radar · topic A20-087 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase I | $111.5K | 2020-06-26 |
| Automated Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Signature Controller · topic N201-059 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2020-06-19 |
| Cryptographic Multi-Biometric Software System · topic A20-042 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase I | $111.5K | 2020-06-19 |
| Machine Learning-based Waveform Embedded System for Agnostic Countermeasures · topic A20-072 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase I | $111.5K | 2020-06-19 |
| Classification Algorithm for Radar · topic A20-039 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase I | $111.5K | 2020-06-18 |
| PermaLine Brake · topic N201-023 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2020-06-02 |
| Paint-compatible, Non-Destructive Interrogation System · topic A14-003 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase II | $500.0K | 2020-03-12 |
| Digital Active RF Countermeasure · topic J201-CSO1 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $50.0K | 2020-03-09 |
| Integrated Monolithic Platform for Swarm Sensors · topic AF192-024 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2020-03-06 |
| Modular Assured Communications Software Defined Radio · topic A19-157 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase I | $111.5K | 2020-02-10 |
| Superfast High-Energy Compton Forward-Scattered X-ray 3D Stereo Imaging · topic AF182-024 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2020-02-07 |
| Machine-Learning Fast Automatic Shifter Tuning · topic AF183-023 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $375.0K | 2020-02-06 |
| Aggressively Self-learning Defensive Coordinator for Autonomous Countermeasure Systems · topic N193-145 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2020-01-28 |
| Sensor-Fusion-Enhanced Multi-camera Dynamic Aerial Photogrammetry · topic DTRA192-007 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Defense Threat Reduction Agency | SBIR Phase I | $162.5K | 2019-12-27 |
| Quantum-resistant Blockchain Framework and Software Tool · topic DTRA192-003 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Defense Threat Reduction Agency | SBIR Phase I | $162.5K | 2019-12-17 |
| HOST-Conformant, Adaptable, Modular, Interoperable, and Secure Mission Computer System · topic A18-124 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase II | $1.10M | 2019-12-09 |
| Aggressive AI Self-Learning Defense Network · topic A18-118 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase II | $550.0K | 2019-12-05 |
| Bare-Metal Hypervisor for Real-time Embedded Systems · topic MDA19-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2019-11-22 |
| (2) Deep Learning-based UAS Multimodal Imagery Perception · topic N193-A01 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2019-11-21 |
| Jannson Modular Protection System · topic AF193-025 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $75.0K | 2019-11-21 |
| Safe Mating Envelope Enhancer · topic N181-040 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase II | $500.0K | 2019-11-14 |
| Unified Analysis and Design Simulation Toolchain · topic A18-110 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase II | $550.0K | 2019-10-30 |
| Real-time Ocean Surface Ortho-mosaic Mapping · topic N192-064 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-10-07 |
| Collision/Obstacle/Brown-Out with Sense and Avoidance System · topic N192-061 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-10-07 |
| Advanced Frequency Agile Low-Probability-Of-Detection/Intercept Communication Network · topic N192-091 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-10-01 |
| E-field Magnetic Acoustic Fusion Sonobuoy · topic N192-060 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-10-01 |
| Multiple Antennas Extending Phased Optical Communication · topic N192-082 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-09-20 |
| Sequential Differential Optimization Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request with Integrated Network Enhancement · topic N192-090 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-09-19 |
| Airborne Directional Mesh Network · topic N192-070 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-09-18 |
| Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles · topic N192-062 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-09-17 |
| Single Element Achromatic Lens (SEAL) Technology · topic A16-109 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Army | SBIR Phase II | $490.0K | 2019-09-16 |
| Advanced Avionics Electrical Load Manager · topic N192-052 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2019-09-04 |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (SBA) ↗, awards through 2026-08-28. Amounts are as agencies report them to SBA. SBIR/STTR contracts also appear in USAspending as ordinary awards; grants (NIH, NSF, DOE) appear as assistance. Open topics are posted by each agency; see Opportunities for contract notices.