Small Business Innovation Research · Small Business Technology Transfer
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd.: SBIR & STTR awards
119 awards worth $37.49M to 1 companies since 1991 match these filters. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd.'s federal contracts and grants · All SBIR & STTR awards
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | $2.16M |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | $4.59M |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | $4.76M |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | $3.58M |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | $246.8K |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $1.45M |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | $3.70M |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 | $2.71M |
| 2009 | 8 | 4 | $3.15M |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | $2.45M |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | $562.7K |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $737.0K |
The latest year fills in over months: agencies report awards to SBIR.gov with a lag.
By agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration 89 awards · $26.92M
- Department of Defense 29 awards · $10.42M
- National Science Foundation 1 awards · $149.9K
Latest matching awards
| Award | Company | Agency | Phase | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Bit for In-Situ Spectroscopy (IBISS) · topic T8.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $119.7K | 2017-06-09 |
| High Temperature Stirling Cooler · topic S4.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $118.7K | 2017-06-09 |
| Planetary LEGO · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $118.7K | 2017-06-09 |
| Universal Docking Interface for Free-Flying Robots · topic Z5.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $118.7K | 2017-06-09 |
| SLUSH: Europa Hybrid Deep Drill · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $118.6K | 2017-06-09 |
| Europa Drum Sampler (EDuS) · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $118.5K | 2017-06-09 |
| Strut Attachment System for In-Space Robotic Assembly · topic H5.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $725.6K | 2017-04-21 |
| The Stinger: A Geotechnical Sensing Package for Robotic Scouting on a Small Planetary Rover · topic H6.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $723.0K | 2017-04-21 |
| The World is Not Enough (WINE): Harvesting Local Resources for Eternal Exploration of Space · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $750.0K | 2016-09-30 |
| Innovative Technologies for Operationally Responsive Space · topic AF141-106 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency | SBIR Phase II | $1.48M | 2016-08-01 |
| Robotic ISRU Construction of Planetary Landing and Launch Pad · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.9K | 2016-06-10 |
| The Stinger: A Geotechnical Sensing Package for Robotic Scouting on a Small Planetary Rover · topic H6.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.4K | 2016-06-10 |
| High Temperature Joint Actuator · topic S4.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.2K | 2016-06-10 |
| Dust-Tolerant, High Pressure Oxygen Quick Disconnect for Advanced Spacesuit and Airlock Applications · topic H4.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.1K | 2016-06-10 |
| Strut Attachment System for In-Space Robotic Assembly · topic H5.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $123.9K | 2016-06-10 |
| Planetary Vacuum Cleaner for Venus and Mars · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $123.6K | 2016-06-10 |
| In-Situ Spectroscopic Europa Explorer (ISEE) · topic T8.03 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $120.1K | 2016-06-10 |
| Development of a Hermetically Sealed Canister for Sample Return Missions · topic S4.05 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $749.9K | 2016-04-27 |
| Planetary Volatiles Extractor for In-Situ Resource Utilization · topic H1.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $749.9K | 2016-04-20 |
| Attitude Control Actuators for Operationally Responsive Space · topic AF141-106 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase II | $742.5K | 2015-06-22 |
| Planetary Volatiles Extractor for In Situ Resource Utilization · topic H1.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.4K | 2015-06-17 |
| Development of a Hermetically Sealed Canister for Sample Return Missions · topic S4.05 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.3K | 2015-06-17 |
| The World is Not Enough (WINE): Harvesting Local Resources for Eternal Exploration of Space · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $123.5K | 2015-06-17 |
| Lunar Heat Flow Probe · topic S1.06 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $122.7K | 2015-06-17 |
| Miniaturized System-in-Package Motor Controller for Spacecraft and Orbital Instruments · topic S3.09 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $120.0K | 2015-06-17 |
| Pyramid Comet Sampler · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $1.23M | 2015-06-16 |
| Free-Flying Unmanned Robotic Spacecraft for Asteroid Resource Prospecting and Characterization · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase II | $1.14M | 2015-06-16 |
| High Temperature Venus Drill and Sample Delivery System · topic S4.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $1.03M | 2015-06-16 |
| A Generic Cross-Platform Perception API for Unmanned Vehicles · topic OSD13-HS4 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | Department of Defense · Defense Threat Reduction Agency | SBIR Phase I | $147.5K | 2014-09-10 |
| Innovative Technologies for Operationally Responsive Space · topic AF141-106 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | Department of Defense · Air Force | SBIR Phase I | $149.8K | 2014-08-04 |
| A Comet Surface Sample Return System · topic S1.07 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $1.54M | 2014-06-30 |
| NanoDrill: 1 Actuator Core Acquisition System · topic H6.03 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase II | $858.9K | 2014-06-30 |
| Free-Flying Unmanned Robotic Spacecraft for Asteroid Resource Prospecting and Characterization · topic T4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STTR Phase I | $124.7K | 2014-06-20 |
| Extreme Environment Sampling System Deployment Mechanism · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $124.0K | 2014-06-20 |
| Flywheel Energy Storage for Lunar Rovers & Other Small Spacecraft · topic S3.03 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $123.6K | 2014-06-20 |
| High Temperature Venus Drill and Sample Delivery System · topic S4.04 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $123.3K | 2014-06-20 |
| Adaptive LIDAR Vision System for Advanced Robotics · topic H20.01 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $120.9K | 2014-06-20 |
| Pyramid Comet Sampler · topic S4.02 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $119.8K | 2014-06-20 |
| SBIR Phase I: Discrete Personal Assistance Orthotic Walking Aid · topic BC | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $149.9K | 2014-01-01 |
| A Comet Surface Sample Return System · topic S1.07 | Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · New York | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | SBIR Phase I | $123.8K | 2013-05-23 |
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.