SBIR/STTR Research Award

Strategic Advancements in Resilient Space Technologies for PWSA Enhancement - Cryptography

Award identifier 03b554973f440d095168cc54ab3a87e8e9d7a098974122b78e67607250a880cdAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,519,999

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
FORWARD EDGE AI INC
Proposal award date
2025-01-15
Contract end date
2027-12-14
UEI
KRCZZNY5WPZ8
Solicitation number
24.2
Topic code
SF242-D028

Research abstract

This SBIR Direct to Phase II Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) project aims to produce a Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8), low Size, Weight, and Power-Cost (SWaP-C)  quantum-resistant encryption device and achieve National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 certification. The new encryption device  is based on Isidore Quantum®  and will enable point-to-multipoint encryption and facilitate cross-domain operations, ensuring that classified military networks can operate securely alongside unclassified commercial networks.  Isidore Quantum® will ensure robust protection against cyber threats while maintaining high network performance and efficiency. The autonomous key management and zero-trust architecture inherent in Isidore reduces vulnerabilities and streamline security operations, making it an ideal solution for the demanding requirements of modern space communication networks, which require both high security and operational efficiency.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

15 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2019–2025). Reported award amounts total $9,991,791. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

Agencies: Department of Defense, National Science Foundation

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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