By Veronica Buezo Talavera
The Cornell SBIR/STTR Assistance Program continues to support early-stage companies in securing non-dilutive funding from federal agencies. In the third quarter of 2024, two Cornell startups in the program were awarded STTR Phase I grants totaling nearly $775,000:
- EchoICs: Awarded a $275,000 STTR Phase I grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tunable resonator circuit technique for radio frequency integrated circuits. This technology aims to improve the quality, reliability, and coverage of wireless networks, including defense communication and commercial cellular (4G/5G) networks. The company, founded by Alyssa Apsel, Ph.D., Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, and Thomas Tapen, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in Apsel’s lab, propose a project that could lead to higher data rates, increased user density, and lower energy use in wireless communications.
- Neuralenz: Founded by Oybek Kholiqov, a postdoctoral fellow at Cornell Tech, Neuralenz received a $498,995 STTR Phase I grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop Neuralenz Flow, an integrated platform for rapid, non-invasive, real-time measurement of critical factors used in diagnosing and treating stroke patients. The technology focuses on measuring cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume, intracranial pressure, and critical closing pressure, potentially improving stroke diagnosis and treatment.
These grants demonstrate the ongoing success of the Cornell SBIR/STTR Assistance Program in helping researchers and entrepreneurs navigate the proposal process and secure funding for their innovative projects.
To learn more about SBIR/STTR funding opportunities and the application process, sign up for the free virtual workshop on Tuesday, November 19: https://bit.ly/SBIRNov
