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Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp: SBIR & STTR awards
43 awards worth $10.55M to 1 companies since 1995 match these filters. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp's federal contracts and grants · All SBIR & STTR awards
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | $312.9K |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $149.3K |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | $449.4K |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | $250.0K |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | $753.7K |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | $1.12M |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | $241.4K |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | $997.0K |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $125.0K |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $124.9K |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $824.6K |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $999.8K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photonically Sensorized Robotic Subsurface Sampling System · topic S13 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $156.4K | 2025-09-22 |
| Optical Gyro Distributed Temperature Compensation for Precision Orbital Power Beaming · topic T3 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $156.5K | 2025-09-17 |
| Advanced Hybrid Photonic Based Fiber Optic Sensor for Lunar Habitats · topic Z2 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $149.3K | 2024-08-06 |
| Distributed Optical Nerves for Rocket Propulsion Ground Testing · topic T13 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $149.6K | 2023-07-31 |
| Ultra-Low Noise Inertial Sensor Operating at Exceptional Point · topic S16 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2023-07-14 |
| Intelligent Fiber Optic Sensor Suite for Advanced Propulsion Ground Testing · topic H10 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $149.8K | 2023-07-11 |
| Intelligent Photonic Micro-Sensor Network for Rocket Propulsion Ground Testing · topic T13 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $125.0K | 2021-05-18 |
| Distributed High-Temperature Fiber-Optic Temperature Sensing System for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion · topic Z10 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2021-05-13 |
| Multipurpose & Multifunctional Dexterous End-Effectors for Robots · topic Z5 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $753.7K | 2020-08-14 |
| Enhanced Real Time Distributed Strain and Temperature Monitoring for Rocket Ground Testing · topic T13 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $125.0K | 2019-08-19 |
| Sensor-Fused Interactive Perception for Adaptive Space Robotics · topic Z5 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2019-08-19 |
| Robotic System with Spectroscopic and Haptic Capabilities for Comet Subsurface Ice Sampling · topic S4 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.9K | 2019-08-19 |
| Multifunctional Integrated Photonic Lab-on-a-Chip for Astronaut Health Monitoring · topic T8 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $749.8K | 2019-03-05 |
| Multifunctional Integrated Photonic Lab-on-a-Chip for Astronaut Health Monitoring · topic T8.02 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $120.8K | 2017-06-09 |
| Advanced Propulsion Systems Ground Test Technology · topic H10.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $120.6K | 2017-06-09 |
| Robotic Tool for Asteroid Resource Prospecting and Characterization · topic T4.02 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $125.0K | 2016-06-10 |
| Optimal Realtime Damage Identification in Composite Structures · topic A2.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2016-06-10 |
| Innovative Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs) for High Accuracy Space Applications · topic S3.05 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $747.1K | 2016-05-11 |
| Innovative Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs) for High Accuracy Space Applications · topic S3.05 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2015-06-17 |
| Multi-Purpose Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand Design for Extra-Vehicular Activity Manipulation Tasks Using Embedded Fiber Optic Sensors · topic H20.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.9K | 2014-06-20 |
| =Miniaurizable, High Performance, Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes for Small Satellites · topic T4.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $699.9K | 2013-07-11 |
| Optical Feather and Foil for Shape and Dynamic Load Sensing of Critical Flight Surfaces · topic T4.02 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.6K | 2013-05-23 |
| Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors for Thermal Protection Systems · topic T1.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $750.0K | 2012-08-13 |
| Miniaurizable, High Performance, Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes for Small Satellites · topic T4.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.9K | 2012-02-13 |
| High Performance Acousto-Optic Arrays based on Fiber Bragg Gratings for Measuring Launch Acoustics · topic T7.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.9K | 2012-02-13 |
| Highly Reliable Structural Health Monitoring of Smart Composite Vanes for Jet Engine · topic T2.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $736.8K | 2011-07-06 |
| Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors for Thermal Protection Systems · topic T1.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-02-18 |
| Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPV) Monitoring System Using Fiber · topic O3.04 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $99.9K | 2011-02-18 |
| Structural Health Monitoring with Fiber Bragg Grating and Piezo Arrays · topic T2.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $600.0K | 2010-08-17 |
| Advanced Modular, Multi-Channel, High Speed Fiber Optic Sensing System for Acoustic Emissions Monitoring · topic A4.02 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $99.9K | 2010-01-29 |
| Highly Reliable Structural Health Monitoring of Smart Composite Vanes for Jet Engine · topic T2.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $99.7K | 2010-01-29 |
| Structural Health Monitoring with Fiber Bragg Grating and Piezo Arrays · topic T2.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $100.0K | 2009-01-22 |
| Structural Health Monitoring Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Matrix · topic A1.03 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $69.8K | 2006-01-27 |
| Smart Skins and Tactile-Feedback Motion Control for Robotic Manipulators · topic X4.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2005-12-02 |
| Photonic Robots · topic X4.01 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2005-01-20 |
| Exploiting Unusual Characteristics of Photonic Crystals for Novel Optical Device · topic H5.03 | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2003-12-01 |
| Exploiting Unusual Characteristics of Photonic Crystals for Novel Optical Device | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2003 |
| Intelligent and Dynamic High Performance Optical Network | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $69.2K | 2003 |
| Temperature-Compensated Magnetic Field Sensors For Optimized Materials Processing | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 1997 |
| In-Situ Biosafe Fiber-Optic Carbon Dioxide Sensors For Real-Time Bioreactor Monitoring | Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corp · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 1997 |
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.