Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation.
MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries are a critical enabler to military fuel usage reduction through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while providing reduced weight, increase energy density, and extended cycle life.
Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic Read More »
Develop innovative water treatment technologies that achieve high-recovery desalination of seawater and brackish water, maximizing potable water production while minimizing waste generation, beyond the limitations of conventional reverse osmosis.
High Recovery Desalination for Expeditionary Water Production Read More »
Develop and employ a metagenomic pipeline to discover novel biosensors for water contaminants of DOD concern. Biosensors can be further engineered or evolved to enable in-field sensing of these contaminants.
Metagenomic Discovery of Water Contaminant Biosensors Read More »
This topic seeks innovative research and development efforts that allow Soldiers to conduct multiple fire and forget kinetic strikes from an ATR-capable Group 2 or Group 3 UAS.
Symbiotic UAS Delivery System (SCBDS) Read More »
This topic seeks to develop an underwater sensor optimized for size, weight, power, and cost (SWAP-C) that can be mounted on a small uncrewed boat to detect bathymetry and underwater hazards in shallow, bubbly environments.
Underwater Sensing in Surf Zone Environments Read More »
Develop and optimize designs for near-diffraction limited, near-infrared Photonic Crystal Surface-Emitting Lasers (PCSEL) laser diode…
Photonic Crystal Surface-Emitting Lasers (PCSEL) for Advanced Laser Systems Read More »
This topic seeks to develop open-source machine controller software and custom 3D printing toolheads that enable the fabrication and repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The goal is to adapt an existing 3D printer (commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or custom built) with open-source software to support PCB printing capabilities, while also developing modular toolheads optimized for conductive material printing and circuit repair.
Additive Manufacturing for Circuitry Read More »
Successful execution of research and development under this topic will produce a quadruped robot and control architecture that enables faster-than-creep gait in deep muddy environments.
Mechanics and Control of Autonomous Legged Robotic Systems in Mud Read More »
The topic aims to fulfill the need for a Platoon Scale Power Generator (PPG) that will allow Platoons to operate semi-independently over extended periods of time and distance during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). PPG is one part of the Platoon’s overall power generation capabilities.
Multi Fuel Platoon Power Generator Read More »
This topic seeks to research and develop a low size, weight, and power (SWaP), soliton-based miniature optical frequency comb module. The goal is to deliver a turn-key microcomb-based prototype including an external pump-laser that fits within an industry standard 14-pin butterfly package with control electronics board.
Turn-Key Micro Optical-Frequency-Comb Module Read More »
