SBIR/STTR Research Award

Bubble - Deployable Edge Compute for Generative AI

Award identifier c58b8b8dfc6fa9e616eeb9b6b45fbefb9f0628cb95d6fa0555a6c9704672c866Awarding agency Department of Defense · Office of the Secretary of Defense

Award amount

$74,504

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Recipient company
DEFENSE UNICORNS, INC.
Proposal award date
2025-09-08
Contract end date
2026-03-08
UEI
VVNBQBAWMBG8
Solicitation number
25.4
Topic code
OSD254-P001

Research abstract

Defense Unicorns proposes Bubble, a ruggedized edge compute device that enables AI capabilities in denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments. Purpose-built to run our Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS) platform natively, Bubble represents a transformative approach to deploying AI capabilities at the tactical edge.áThe solution combines US-manufactured hardware with our proven UDS software stack - an open-source, security-focused platform already operating in some of DoD's most secure environments. Bubble functions as either a standalone AI compute node or as part of an automatically scaling cluster, providing flexible compute resources without complex infrastructure or specialized expertise.áThe system enables containerized AI applications to run completely disconnected from external networks, maintaining absolute data sovereignty while delivering critical capabilities to warfighters. Multiple Bubbles can be networked together, automatically discovering and forming secure clusters that scale compute resources based on mission needs.áThis complete solution brings secure AI compute exactly where it's needed, when it's needed - from forward operating bases to naval vessels to tactical units - with zero external dependencies.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

10 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2021–2026). Reported award amounts total $10,368,931. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

Contractor profile

DEFENSE UNICORNS, INC.

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Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

NAICS intelligence

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Contractor industry classification NAICS 541512

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