Success Stories from Our Clients
MNSBIR has supported over 100 companies in securing more than $112 million through SBIR/STTR and other federal funding programs. Discover how these innovators are turning groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact.
Meet Dr. Cora Liebeg, Founder and President of Chromatic 3D Materials.
Chromatic 3D Materials (c3dmaterials.com)
Golden Valley, Minnesota
- 15 Employees
- $1.7M NSF SBIR Funding
- Advancing industrial-quality 3D printing with high-performance polyurethanes
- This innovative developer of is transforming industrial quality 3D printing by providing materials that offer superior flexibility, durability, and resilience compared to traditional thermoplastics.
- Designed to be flexed, stretched, twisted, and squeezed, these advanced polyurethanes enhance adaptability in additive manufacturing, making them ideal for rubbery and elastic material applications.
- One international office in Germany.
Meet the CEO and CTO of Darcy Solutions.
Darcy Solutions (darcysolutions.com)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
- 20 Employees
- $3.2M NSF/DOE/USDA SBIR Funding
- University of Minnesota Startup
- Pioneering sustainable geothermal solutions
- They are at the forefront of groundwater-based geothermal systems, providing energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions for buildings of all types.
- Its groundbreaking geothermal technology is gaining traction across government sectors, collaborating with city, county, state, and federal agencies to support sustainability initiatives and drive energy-efficient infrastructure development.
Meet Efrain Torres, PhD. — CEO & Co-Founder of Adialante
Adialante (adialante.com)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 4 Employees
- $1.5M NSF SBIR Funding
- University of Minnesota Startup
- Revolutionizing the MRI Industry with portable, affordable imaging that is 10 times smaller and 200 times more affordable than traditional MRI scanners—while maintaining the same high resolution imaging quality.
- The company is making MRI scanning more accessible, cost-effective, and adaptable for a wide range of healthcare settings, including remote locations, emergency response, and under-served communities.
Meet Timothy Childs, PhD. — Founder and CEO of Guardian School Security Systems
Guardian School Security Systems(theguardiansss.com)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
- 2 Employees
- $5.5M DOD/NASA/NSF SBIR Funding
- Transforming technology into life-saving school security solutions to detect and alert school officials of an impending active shooter incident.
- With plans to manufacture in Shakopee, the company anticipates creating 300 new manufacturing jobs, driving economic growth while enhancing public safety nationwide.
Alan Gonzalez Suarez, PhD. — Chief Scientific Officer Sersense
Sersense (sersense.com)
Rochester, Minnesota
- 5 Employees
- $3.8M NIH SBIR Funding
- Mayo Clinic Startup
- Innovating point-of-care diagnostics for neonatal and maternal health
- Located in One Discovery Square, this pioneering company is focused on researching and commercializing novel automated point-of-care solutions for blood testing in neonates and urine sample analysis for preeclampsia detection.
- Positioned at the forefront of medical technology innovation, the company is set to transform neonatal and maternal health diagnostics with its breakthrough solutions.
Meet the Founders of VivaQuant
VivaQuant (rhythmexpressecg.com)
Arden Hills, Minnesota
- 140 Employees
- $1.5M NIH SBIR Funding
- Transforming remote heart monitoring with innovative technology, this fast-growing medical technology company has developed a state-of-the art remote heart monitoring device that is less invasive, more accurate, and significantly more cost-effective than traditional solutions.
- Currently on track to achieve $40 million in sales in 2025, the firm is keening focused bringing its solution to Veterans through the Veteran’s Administration.