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Ultramet: SBIR & STTR awards
180 awards worth $54.12M to 1 companies since 1983 match these filters. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Ultramet's federal contracts and grants · All SBIR & STTR awards
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | $2.64M |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $1.60M |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | $4.68M |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | $3.41M |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | $350.0K |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | $443.7K |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | $996.7K |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | $2.69M |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $80.0K |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | $1.58M |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | $1.66M |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | $1.42M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased Component Size of Cf/ZrC CMCs for Hypersonic and Related Applications, Phase II · topic DLA222-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.00M | 2025-02-10 |
| Silicide Coatings on Refractory Metal Alloys for High Temperature Oxidation Protection of Hypersonic Vehicle Leading Edges · topic MDA23-T003 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | STTR Phase II | $1.50M | 2025-01-06 |
| Low Temperature Fabrication Processes for Well-Mixed High-Entropy Alloys · topic N242-089 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2024-11-15 |
| High Temperature, High-Strength Refractory CMC Pintles for Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems, Phase II · topic MDA22-003 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.45M | 2024-01-11 |
| Silicide Coatings on Refractory Metal Alloys for High Temperature Oxidation Protection of Hypersonic Vehicle Leading Edges · topic MDA23-T003 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | STTR Phase I | $150.0K | 2023-11-20 |
| Increased Production Capacity of Cf/ZrC CMCs for Hypersonic and Related Applications, Phase II · topic DLA222-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.95M | 2023-08-14 |
| High Temperature Oxidation Protection of Refractory Metal Alloys for Hypersonic Vehicle Applications · topic MDA20-002 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.48M | 2023-03-10 |
| Catalytic Ignition System for ASCENT-Based Propulsion Systems, Phase II · topic SF222-D014 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2023-02-14 |
| Increased Production Capacity of Cf/ZrC CMCs for Hypersonic and Related Applications · topic DLA222-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2022-08-25 |
| Multilayered MAX Phase Coating for High-Speed Missile Control Surfaces and Fins · topic N221-051 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2022-08-08 |
| High Temperature, High-Strength Refractory CMC Pintles for Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems · topic MDA22-003 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2022-07-28 |
| Multilayered Reactive Shaped Charge Liners for Antiship Missiles · topic N221-075 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $140.0K | 2022-06-06 |
| Non-Carcinogenic, Reduced-Toxicity Fuel/Catalyst Replacement for the F-16 EPU, Phase II · topic AF203-CSO1 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2022-03-10 |
| Refractory Metal Foam Core Sandwich Panel Development to Enable Morphing of Hypersonic Air Platform Control Surfaces, Phase II · topic MDA20-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.38M | 2022-03-03 |
| Increased-Lifetime High-Current Cathodes Using Microarchitectured Materials, Phase II · topic AF182-065 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2021-10-14 |
| Non-Carcinogenic, Reduced-Toxicity Fuel/Catalyst Replacement for the F-16 EPU · topic AF203-CSO1 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $50.0K | 2021-02-05 |
| Refractory Metal Foam Core Sandwich Panel Development to Enable Morphing of Hypersonic Air Platform Control Surfaces · topic MDA20-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2020-12-28 |
| MAX Phase Coating for High Temperature and High Strength Control Surfaces · topic MDA20-002 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2020-12-28 |
| Characterization and Scaleup of High Temperature Oxidation-Resistant Coatings for Carbon/Carbon Composites · topic AF191-089 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $143.7K | 2019-06-27 |
| Ceramic Matrix Composite Fins and Nosetips for Gun-Launched Projectiles · topic SCO182-003 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Office of the Secretary of Defense | SBIR Phase I | $225.0K | 2019-06-25 |
| Combustion Chambers for Use with AF-M315E Monopropellant · topic AF183-005 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $75.0K | 2018-11-26 |
| Low-Density Ablator-Filled Foam Incorporating Lyocell-Derived Carbon Fiber for BMDS Interceptors, Phase II · topic MDA16-020 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $996.7K | 2018-06-12 |
| Integrated 3D CMC-C/C Composites for Hypersonic Leading Edges · topic SB171-013 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2017-09-18 |
| Low-Density Ablator-Filled Foam Incorporating Lyocell-Derived Carbon Fiber for BMDS Interceptors · topic MDA16-020 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2017-03-15 |
| AF-M315E Monopropellant Cubesat Propulsion System, Phase II · topic AF151-066 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2017-02-24 |
| Advanced Propellant Pressurization System · topic AF162-008 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2017-01-09 |
| Lightweight Hybrid Ablator/Aerogel Insulator for SM-3 TSRM, Phase II · topic MDA14-002 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.49M | 2016-10-20 |
| Electrolytic Igniter for Ionic Liquid Monopropellants · topic N161-067 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $80.0K | 2016-07-11 |
| Monopropellant Cubesat Propulsion System · topic AF151-066 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2015-08-21 |
| Electrolytic Decomposition and Ignition of AF-M315E Monopropellant · topic N151-062 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $80.0K | 2015-07-06 |
| Enhanced Strength, Lightweight, High Temperature Insulating Structures · topic MDA14-002 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2014-12-22 |
| Ultrasharp CMC Leading Edges Using Three-Dimensional Fiber Reinforcement · topic N142-119 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense | SBIR Phase I | $80.0K | 2014-10-27 |
| Advanced Foam-Based Cryogenic Heat Exchanger, Phase II · topic N122-128 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase II | $999.9K | 2014-10-14 |
| Advanced Ceramic Matrix Composite Leading Edge Materials and Processing for Hypersonic Vehicles · topic AF141-001 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2014-10-01 |
| Fiber-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites for High-Pressure Turbines, Phase II · topic SB121-005 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1000.0K | 2013-06-10 |
| Open-Cell Foam Heat Sink for High Heat Flux Electronics Cooling, Phase II · topic A11-082 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense | SBIR Phase II | $508.5K | 2013-03-27 |
| Advanced Foam-Based Cryogenic Heat Exchanger · topic N122-128 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Navy | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2012-10-16 |
| Modeling and Empiricizing the Decomposition of HAN-Based Monopropellant and Associated Catalysts, Phase II · topic AF093-189 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense | SBIR Phase II | $849.9K | 2012-07-30 |
| Fiber-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites for High-Pressure Turbines · topic SB121-005 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2012-06-19 |
| Low-Cost, Ultrahigh Temperature Zero-Erosion Ceramic Matrix Composite for SM-3 TDACS Divert Valve Pintles, Phase II · topic MDA08-007 | Ultramet · California | Department of Defense | SBIR Phase II | $75.0K | 2012-03-14 |
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.