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Success Stories for February 2011

ViaSat Trajectory lands it on Hall of Fame
Oct 26, 2011

ViaSat, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Highlights: 2100 employees, $688 million sales

There is no doubt that SBIR funds have made a big difference at ViaSat, a digital communications company specializing in satellite and wireless networking technologies. ViaSat’s first SBIR Phase I contract was from the Navy for the Communication Environment Simulator...

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iRobot, Winner of 6 SBIR Awards in Hall of Fame
Jul 30, 2011

iRobot
Bedford, MA, 01730

Highlights: iRobot wins U.S. Army, Navy and DARPA contracts worth a total of $4.4 Million

iRobot Corp. (IRBT), a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, was selected as one of eight companies to receive the first annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Hall of Fame Award.

The U.S. Small...

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Hall Of Famer starts with $1000 capital in 1989
Mar 21, 2011

Advanced Ceramic Research, Inc.
Tucson, AZ 85706

Highlights: Successful acquisition by BAE Systems

Founded in 1989, Advanced Ceramic Research, Inc. (ACR) develops state-of-the-art high temperature, high strength ceramic materials and innovative processes. ACR’s first revenues came from the US Government’s SBIR Program and $1,000 in start-up...

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