SBIR/STTR Research Award

AI-Driven Counterfeit Detection and Legacy Parts Identification for Enhanced Military Readiness TACFI

Award identifier cfa35cd205e59c384a3cb019bdf9bc1039f833d334fb7203eb310d86e738317eAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$2,000,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
EMPOWER EQUITY INC
Proposal award date
2025-08-07
Contract end date
2027-02-07
UEI
MY24PYPFNDM5
Solicitation number
X23.6
Topic code
AFX236-DPCSO1

Research abstract

Leveraging the core-underlying technology of One Click Capture, EMPEQ is proposing a solution that uses machine learning to identify electronic parts through a secure handheld device such as an iPhone, iPad, tablet, or Android. This same technology would use Computer Vision Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (“AI”/”ML”) to “see” what part the Warfighter is focusing on. Once the part or component is successfully identified, AI/ML models will be utilized to run virtual tests to see if the part is counterfeit. Also, once identified, utilizing existing government (GSA) and commercially available part libraries, the technology will maintain the capability to provide additional information about the part or component to include country of origin, chain of custody, provide RMA data, lifecycle date, identification of sub-items, Bill of Materials (BOM) risk assessments, place and year of manufacture, suggested life time, warranty information, servicing, and where to order a replacement.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

5 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2020–2025). Reported award amounts total $3,402,654. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

Agencies: Department of Defense

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