SBIR/STTR Research Award

An AI-Enhanced Architecture as Code Capability for Automatically Generating SysML Models of Advanced Space Systems

Award identifier df383ad9d51d3908233db91e8424e848455538cbcc2479eb482f0db2a3e4c6efAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,794,738

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
ZADEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Proposal award date
2025-06-18
Contract end date
2027-03-17
UEI
NZURD3WJR541
Solicitation number
24.1
Topic code
SF241-D023

Research abstract

This project aims to develop an AI-enhanced architecture as code capability, Icarus, to automatically generate SysML models from system documentation. Icarus will use natural language processing and machine learning to ingest text-based requirements and architecture definition documents and produce comprehensive SysML diagrams. This will significantly enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of model-based systems engineering. Icarus will be validated through testing in internal and Air Force environments, including integration with AFSIM. The dual-use tool is designed for versatility across defense and commercial aerospace applications. Key anticipated benefits are 60x faster model creation versus manual methods, 90% accuracy in capturing system design intent, and 40% gains in engineering productivity. Successful Phase II development will pave the path for expanded Phase III deployment. This project ultimately aims to modernize digital engineering capabilities, enabling more agile development and integration of complex defense systems essential for strategic readiness.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

2 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2024–2025). Reported award amounts total $1,869,712. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

Agencies: Department of Defense

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