Small Business Innovation Research · Small Business Technology Transfer
Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.: SBIR & STTR awards
51 awards worth $14.55M to 1 companies since 1999 match these filters. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.'s federal contracts and grants · All SBIR & STTR awards
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | $312.9K |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | $150.0K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $956.4K |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $886.3K |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $879.9K |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | $1.00M |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | $373.9K |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $874.9K |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | $1.62M |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | $249.7K |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | $1.60M |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | $249.9K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Ultrasonic Testing for In-Space Welding Environments · topic Z-ENABLE | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $156.5K | 2025-09-19 |
| In-situ, Robust, Low Size, Weight, and Power Trace-gas Detector · topic S13 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $156.4K | 2025-09-19 |
| Miniature Lightweight, 3D Printable, Optical Dual Contact Force and Temperature Sensor for Dexterous End Effectors · topic Z5 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $150.0K | 2023-06-30 |
| Laser Ultrasonic Testing for Defect Correction during In-Space Additive Manufacturing · topic Z4 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $156.5K | 2022-07-21 |
| Adaptive, Velocity-Sensing Receiver for In-Line Inspection of Additive Manufactured Aerospace Parts · topic Z4 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $799.9K | 2022-06-14 |
| A Modular In-Situ Curing Apparatus for Thermoset Resin Mixtures Applied as Thermal Protection Systems · topic T12 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $754.9K | 2021-08-20 |
| Adaptive, Velocity-Sensing Receiver for In-Line Inspection of Additive Manufactured Aerospace Parts · topic Z4 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $131.4K | 2021-04-30 |
| A Modular In-Situ Curing Apparatus for Thermoset Resin Mixtures Applied as Thermal Protection Systems · topic T12 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.9K | 2019-08-19 |
| Advanced Gas Sensing Technology for Space Suits · topic T6 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $755.0K | 2019-08-13 |
| Thermoplastic Feedstock for 3D Printed Parts with Metal-Like Strength · topic H7 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2018-07-27 |
| Humidity Monitor for In-Situ Resource Reutilization on Mars · topic H1 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2018-07-27 |
| In-Line Inspection of Additive Manufactured Parts Using Laser Ultrasonics · topic Z3 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $755.0K | 2018-04-18 |
| Compact Chemical Monitor for Silver Ions in Spacecraft Water Systems · topic H3.02 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2017-06-09 |
| In-Line Inspection of Additive Manufactured Parts Using Laser Ultrasonics · topic Z3.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2017-06-09 |
| Luminescent Sensors for Ocean Water Monitoring · topic S1.08 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.0K | 2017-06-09 |
| Advanced Gas Sensing Technology for Space Suits · topic T6.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $750.0K | 2016-09-29 |
| Compact Chemical Monitor for Spacecraft Water Recovery Systems · topic H3.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2016-06-10 |
| Advanced Gas Sensing Technology for Space Suits · topic T6.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $125.0K | 2015-06-17 |
| Non-Intrusive, Distributed Gas Sensing Technology for Advanced Spacesuits · topic H4.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2015-05-04 |
| Oxygen-Independent Pressure Sensitive Paint · topic A4.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $750.0K | 2015-05-01 |
| Non-Intrusive, Distributed Gas Sensing Technology for Advanced Spacesuits · topic H4.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2014-06-20 |
| Oxygen-Independent Pressure Sensitive Paint · topic A4.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.7K | 2014-06-20 |
| Cell Phone-based Lateral Flow Assay for Blood Biomarker Detection · topic X13.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $899.9K | 2013-07-23 |
| Miniature Sensor Probe for O2, CO2, and H2O Monitoring in Space Suits · topic X4.02 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $700.0K | 2013-01-09 |
| Cell Phone-based Lateral Flow Assay for Blood Biomarker Detection · topic X13.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $125.0K | 2012-02-13 |
| Miniature Sensor Probe for O2, CO2, and H2O Monitoring in Space Suits · topic X4.02 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.9K | 2012-02-13 |
| Miniature Flexible Humidity Sensitive Patches for Space Suits · topic X4.03 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2011-02-18 |
| Fast Cure Repair Kit for Composites · topic X5.03 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2010-01-29 |
| Lab on a Chip LCVR Polarimeter for Exploration of Life Signatures · topic S1.09 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2009-12-09 |
| Lab on a Chip LCVR Polarimeter for Exploration of Life Signatures · topic S1.09 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2009-01-22 |
| Multi-Agent Optical Sensor Chip for Cryogenic Fluids Leak Detection · topic X7.03 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2009-01-22 |
| Miniaturized Lab-on-a-Chip Polarimeter · topic S2.01 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $100.0K | 2007-01-19 |
| Portable Non-invasive Sensing Array for Cardiophysiological Monitoring · topic B3.03 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2004-01-16 |
| Portable Gene Expression Array Reader for NASA Applications · topic B1.02 | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $596.5K | 2003-12-01 |
| Optical Nutrients Monitor for Bioreactor Applications in Zero Gravity | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2003 |
| Portable Gene Expression Array Reader for NASA Applications | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2003 |
| Spaceport Compatible Optical Sensor Suite for Hazardous Gas Detection | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2002 |
| Sensitive and Specific Detection of Early Warning Fire Signatures | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2002 |
| Distributed Pressure Sensor | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $600.0K | 2002 |
| Spaceport Compatible Optical Sensor Suite for Hazardous Gas Detection | Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc. · California | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $70.0K | 2002 |
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.