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DESC0024825

Project Grant

Overview

Grant Description
Automated data QA/QC monitoring of HEP experiments
Funding Goals
N/A
Place of Performance
Ashburn, Virginia 20147-5060 United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 11/11/24 to 04/13/26 and the total obligations have increased 575% from $199,993 to $1,349,990.
Novateur Research Solutions was awarded Project Grant DESC0024825 worth $1,349,990 from the Office of Science in February 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Ashburn Virginia United States. The grant has a duration of 2 years 2 months and was awarded through assistance program 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2024 Phase I Release 1.

SBIR Details

Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
Automated Data QA/QC Monitoring of HEP Experiments
Abstract
Currently, each new experiment typically requires the development of a custom solution for QA/QC, leading to repeated work and inefficiencies. We propose an automated QA/QC system that leverages machine learning algorithms for real- time monitoring of HEP experiments. Our "Grow-When-Required" (GWR) model, integrated with Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection (UMAP) for dimensionality reduction, will continually adapt to incoming data, thus providing scalable, real-time anomaly detection. In Phase I, we will develop a proof-of-concept of the GWR+UMAP model and test its efficiency on smaller HEP datasets. We will also compare its performance against current QA/QC methods. Based on these results, we will refine our algorithms and prepare for scalability in Phase II. The automated QA/QC system is not limited to HEP experiments and has broader applications in sectors like energy, healthcare, and meteorology. Successful implementation in Phase II and III would lead to significantly reduced human errors, cost savings, and enhanced public services. The technology would enable the DOE and other agencies to make more efficient use of their resources.
Topic Code
C57-32a
Solicitation Number
DE-FOA-0003110

Status
(Ongoing)

Last Modified 9/23/25

Period of Performance
2/12/24
Start Date
4/13/26
End Date
76.0% Complete

Funding Split
$1.3M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.3M
Total Obligated
100.0% Federal Funding
0.0% Non-Federal Funding

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to DESC0024825

Transaction History

Modifications to DESC0024825

Additional Detail

Award ID FAIN
DESC0024825
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
892430 SC CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER
Funding Office
892401 SCIENCE
Awardee UEI
JGQBDJJKJF75
Awardee CAGE
6WHH1
Performance District
VA-10
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Modified: 9/23/25