SBIR/STTR Research Award

Next Gen Plasmonic Antennas

Award identifier a5101e5e4dca4a09aa974a1e2a64c7fd3529622f94d4addb1e7dc61121da9104Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$110,000

Program and phase

STTR · Phase I

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
SALTENNA LLC
Proposal award date
2025-01-14
Contract end date
2025-04-17
UEI
MHBLZ1BWMNQ3
Solicitation number
X24.E
Topic code
AFX24E-TPCSO1

Research abstract

The Air Force faces an immediate need to bolster vital communication capabilities to counter escalating threats from near-peer adversaries like China and Russia. Saltenna's groundbreaking Plasmonic antenna technology empowers warfighters to rapidly establish robust and highly secure wireless communication networks where others fail. These solutions are poised to significantly enhance the Air Force's operational efficiency particularly in contested and denied environments, ensuring swift and secure wireless data transmission in the most challenging locations (South China Sea, denied environments, etc.). By mitigating vulnerabilities, Saltenna's technology is instrumental in guaranteeing mission success in the face of evolving threats.

Technology keywords

Not reported

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Research funding history

7 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2023–2025). Reported award amounts total $4,834,527. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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