SBIR Recent Success Stories
Discover how SBIR awardees are working to improve the safety of the traveling public. Click on a project above to see how our awardees are leveraging funding to solve critical transportation issues.
U.S. DOT SBIR success stories highlight how SBIR program funding supports small businesses in developing new and innovative technologies that benefit the U.S. DOT and the public.
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Leveraging Smart Storage Technology to Combat Lithium-ion Battery Fires
Funding Agency: PHMSA
Small Business: Energy Storage Safety Products International, LLC (ESSPI)
Using Innovative Technology to Repair Pipelines from the Inside
Funding Agency: PHMSA
Small Business: QuakeWrap
Using AI-Powered Camera Technology to Improve Railroad Safety
Funding Agency: FRA
Small Business: Wi-Tronix
Using Uncrewed Aircraft Systems to Remotely Inspect Tracks and Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Funding Agency: FRA
Small Business: MTRI Inc., VisioStack
Leveraging AI-Powered Technology to Gather Traffic Safety Data
Funding Agency: FHWA
Small Business: AIWaysion Inc.
Using Vehicle-Sensing Technology to Evaluate Road Safety
Funding Agency: FHWA
Small Business: CLR Analytics Inc.
Robotic Utility Mapper Reduces Costs, Improves Safety During Infrastructure Planning and Maintenance
Funding Agency: FHWA
Small Business: Intelligent Automation, Inc., a BlueHalo Company
Introducing Students to Careers in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Funding Agency: FHWA
Small Business: NanoSonic, Inc.
First-of-its-Kind Hazard Alert System for Motorcyclists
Funding Agency: FHWA
Small Business: Charles River Analytics