SBIR/STTR Research Award

Neuromorphic Prototype Demo

Award identifier cb07c0dab8c86058cabad684fd0ef83be55f5d5fa84338ea31d1039946bfc567Awarding agency Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency

Award amount

$1,509,473

Program and phase

STTR · Phase II

Award year

2022

Award details

Awarding agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Missile Defense Agency
Recipient company: ARETE ASSOCIATES
Proposal award date: 2022-08-01
Contract end date: 2024-07-31
UEI: DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
Solicitation number: 20.C
Topic code: MDA20-T003

Research abstract

Conventional imaging systems require large amounts of memory and power to run, bio-inspired systems can maintain performance while reducing the size, weight, and power requirements. In this project, Areté proposes the development of a fully bio-inspired vision system for missile detection and tracking. By combining Areté’s expertise in detection algorithms with the University of Tennessee TENNLab’s expertise in neuromorphic systems, we provide a tailored bio-inspired solution. This effort will establish the potential performance of bio-inspired systems and develop lab-based prototype hardware. Approved for Public Release | 22-MDA-11215 (27 Jul 22)

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

417 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1994–2025). Reported award amounts total $220,044,517. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security