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Physical Optics Corporation: SBIR & STTR awards
44 awards worth $10.75M to 1 companies since 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | $150.0K |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | $1000.0K |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | $300.0K |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | $1.60M |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | $200.0K |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | $750.0K |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | $200.0K |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | $750.0K |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 | $1.90M |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | $300.0K |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $100.0K |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $200.0K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardened Encryption Routing to Mitigate External Susceptibility · topic DHS201-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2020-05-18 |
| Remote Phone Locator for Improved Emergency Rescue · topic H-SB018.1-002 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $1000.0K | 2019-04-01 |
| Remote Phone Locator for Improved Emergency Rescue · topic H-SB018.1-002 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2018-05-02 |
| Miniature Intelligent Spectral Analyzer · topic H-SB018.1-003 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2018-05-02 |
| Infrared and Optical Wilderness Location and Surveillance System · topic H-SB017.1-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $99.7K | 2017-05-01 |
| Real-time Information Contextual Correlation and Analysis Software System · topic H-SB016.1-008 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $749.3K | 2017-03-31 |
| Real-time Flood Forecasting and Reporting · topic H-SB016.1-005 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2017-03-20 |
| Real-time Flood Forecasting and Reporting · topic H-SB016.1-005 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2016-05-03 |
| Real-time Information Contextual Correlation and Analysis · topic H-SB016.1-008 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2016-05-02 |
| Wireless Physiological and Environmental Monitoring System · topic H-SB014.1-004 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2015-03-13 |
| Biological Warfare Agents Remediation System · topic H-SB014.2-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2014-09-01 |
| Wireless Physiological and Environmental Monitoring System · topic H-SB014.1-004 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2014-05-01 |
| Web-based Intelligent Extraction of Symbology based on Contextual Information · topic H-SB011.2-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2012-09-14 |
| Helmet Embedded Conformal Augmented Display · topic H-SB010.2-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $746.8K | 2012-03-12 |
| Dielectric Relaxation Analyzing Probe · topic H-SB010.2-008 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2011-09-19 |
| Web-based Intelligent Extraction of Symbology based on Contextual Information · topic H-SB011.2-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-09-15 |
| Visor-Enhanced SCBA Transparent Armor Lens System · topic H-SB011.1-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-05-15 |
| Multistage Dielectrophoretic Sample Preparation System · topic H-SB011.1-002 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-05-15 |
| Multispectral Omnidirectional Small Vessel Identification Imaging and Tracking Camera System · topic H-SB011.1-001 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-05-15 |
| Context-Sensitive Situational Awareness Server/Client · topic H-SB010.2-009 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2010-09-24 |
| Helmet Embedded Conformal Augmented Display · topic H-SB010.2-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2010-09-23 |
| Dielectric Relaxation Analyzing Probe · topic H-SB010.2-008 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2010-09-21 |
| Secure Identification and Authentication Mechanism | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2009 |
| Enhanced Trace Explosive Sampling and Collection System for VBIED Detection | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2008-05-28 |
| Customs and Immigration Telecommunications Hyperlinking User | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2008 |
| Structure Health-Assessing Wireless Sensors · topic H-SB05.2-005 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2007 |
| Versatile Trace Explosives Sampling and Collection System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2007 |
| Explosive Substance Detection Spectrosopic Standoff System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2007 |
| High-Probability Weatherproof Remote Search and Rescue Seeker | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2007 |
| Noninvasive-Interrogation Tamper-Detecting Secure Wrap System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2007 |
| Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor Gallium Nitride Detector · topic H-SB06.2-007 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2007-04-01 |
| Secure Carton Integrated Electronic Remote System · topic H-SB05.1-006 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2006 |
| Dielectric Relaxation Analyzing Gauge | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2006 |
| Human Occupancy Detection System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2006 |
| Portable Raman Optical Trace Explosive Detection System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2006 |
| Intelligent Microagent Grid for Botnet Detection and Mitigation | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2006 |
| Membrane-Based Interferometric Respiration Sensor | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2006 |
| Mobile ELISA-Based Pathogen Detection System | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2006 |
| Real-Time Holographic Structural Instability Evaluation System · topic H-SB05.2-005 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2005-12-15 |
| Structure Health-Assessing Wireless Sensors · topic H-SB05.2-005 | Physical Optics Corporation · California | Department of Homeland Security | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2005-12-05 |
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.