2406644
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase II: Wireless charging systems for automated production lines - The broader impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to fully automate the quality control process for production lines of complex electronic products to improve US manufacturing productivity.
There is currently a trend for manufacturing facilities in developed countries to automate more of their processes to be more cost-competitive with low-cost labor countries.
Given the current geo-political environment whereby the US is attempting to diversify its supply chain and bring more manufacturing processes back to the US, these wireless power systems can make this transition more economically viable and in turn increase US productivity and its national security.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project results in a commercial product that can wirelessly power, test, verify, and record data for products while they move on production lines for manufacturing customers.
This includes verifying high power switching amplifiers and converters that can operate dynamically for real-time changes in load conditions, high quality coils that can operate for a wide field of view due to changes in misalignment, and a wireless communication system that can effectively perform and issue the results of tests applicable for quality control verification.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
There is currently a trend for manufacturing facilities in developed countries to automate more of their processes to be more cost-competitive with low-cost labor countries.
Given the current geo-political environment whereby the US is attempting to diversify its supply chain and bring more manufacturing processes back to the US, these wireless power systems can make this transition more economically viable and in turn increase US productivity and its national security.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project results in a commercial product that can wirelessly power, test, verify, and record data for products while they move on production lines for manufacturing customers.
This includes verifying high power switching amplifiers and converters that can operate dynamically for real-time changes in load conditions, high quality coils that can operate for a wide field of view due to changes in misalignment, and a wireless communication system that can effectively perform and issue the results of tests applicable for quality control verification.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE II (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE II", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23516
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Brooklyn,
New York
11205-1095
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Yank Technologies was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2406644
worth $1,000,000
from National Science Foundation in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Brooklyn New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase II).
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
SBIR Phase II: Wireless Charging Systems for Automated Production Lines
Abstract
The broader impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to fully automate the quality control process for production lines of complex electronic products to improve US manufacturing productivity. There is currently a trend for manufacturing facilities in developed countries to automate more of their processes to be more cost-competitive with low-cost labor countries. Given the current geo-political environment whereby the US is attempting to diversify its supply chain and bring more manufacturing processes back to the US, these wireless power systems can make this transition more economically viable and in turn increase US productivity and its national security.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project results in a commercial product that can wirelessly power, test, verify, and record data for products while they move on production lines for manufacturing customers. This includes verifying high power switching amplifiers and converters that can operate dynamically for real-time changes in load conditions, high quality coils that can operate for a wide field of view due to changes in misalignment, and a wireless communication system that can effectively perform and issue the results of tests applicable for quality control verification.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
W
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-516
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/17/24
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$1.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2406644
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
DA7HV3V1CLV4
Awardee CAGE
8ST99
Performance District
NY-07
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Modified: 9/17/24