SBIR/STTR Research Award

Saving Lives in Combat – A Revolutionary Nanofiber Wound Care

Award identifier c98bd88155e695b237d7511efbe77caeff8790873358a06a32d7312a7b480a84Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,245,650

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
NanoGuard Medical Solutions, LLC
Proposal award date
2024-08-15
Contract end date
2026-02-17
UEI
GLC8XKK4VSL1
Solicitation number
X24.6
Topic code
AFX246-DPCSO1

Research abstract

NanoGuard Medical Solutions proposes an advanced wound care solution designed to address the high rate of preventable deaths from uncontrolled bleeding in combat. Utilizing nanofiber technology, NanoGuard's dressings feature electrospun fibers embedded in a hydrophilic polymer matrix. This matrix transforms from a solid to a gel upon contact with moisture, ensuring easy application and effective adherence to wounds. The nanofiber dressings are infused with antimicrobial agents to provide robust infection control, promote blood clotting, and enhance tissue regeneration. These fibers mimic the extracellular matrix of human skin, supporting natural healing processes and reducing the need for frequent dressing changes. This innovative design ensures rapid hemorrhage control, infection prevention, and accelerated wound healing, making the dressings suitable for use by non-medical personnel in high-stress, remote environments.

Technology keywords

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Department of Defense

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