VESCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. — National Aeronautics and Space Administration STTR Phase I: CLOCK LASERS WITH INTEGRATED PHOTONICS (CLIP)

VESCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. — STTR Phase I award from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Phase I STTR feasibility signal

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  • Obligated amount $224,977. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
  • Tagged technology areas: Space & Satellite, Microelectronics, Quantum. Follow those hubs for open topics and peer winners in the same cluster.

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Summary

Vescent Technologies received a $225,000 NASA STTR Phase I award to develop clock lasers using integrated photonics. This aims to create compact, precise laser systems that could support advanced timing needs in space missions.

Amount
$224,977
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Program / Phase
STTR · Phase I
NAICS
541713 · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
Place of performance
CO
Period
2026-09-30 → 2027-10-29

Technology domains

Space & Satellite Microelectronics Quantum

Description

STTR PHASE I CLOCK LASERS WITH INTEGRATED PHOTONICS (CLIP)

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