EPIR TECHNOLOGIES INC

Defense · Private

Broadband two-color focal plane arrays detecting visible (400 nm–4 µm) and infrared (4–11 µm) radiation simultaneously using HgCdTe heterostructure technology with Auger suppression.

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · epir.com

Sector: Defense
Total capital: $39.4M

Federal grants: $982K; 1 award · 2016; Rank in peer group#110 of 113
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $38.5M; 62 awards · Defense, NASA, Commerce; Rank in Defense#169 of 1442
Granted patents: 1; 2 pending · first 2022; Rank in peer group#34 of 113

Capital timeline

Latest events

Aug 2017Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf$124K
Jun 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · High Operating Temperature, Broadband Visible/Infrared HgCdTe Photodetectors$982K
Sep 2015Federal contractInterior · Igf::ot::igf Near/short Wavelength Hgcdte/si-based Infrared Focal Plane Arrays$1.5M
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Miniaturized Imaging Spectrometer Based On Hgcdte Infrared Focal Plane Arrays$1.5M
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf High Operating Temperature Broadband Infrared Detector$982K
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Low Temperature Thermoelectric Refrigeration With Hgcdte-based Superlattices$150K
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · Epr-pcustom-hgcell$105K

Show 56 earlier federal awards

Mar 2013Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase II Research&dev. STTR Phase II Award; Proposal #: B2-1831. Igf::ot::igf$1.0M
Oct 2012Federal contractDefense · Phase I SBIR - Epir Technologies$100K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Epir Proposal Dated 08/05/12$4.5M
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Phase II Small Business Innovative Research Award$771K
Jul 2012Federal contractDefense · Broadband High Operating Temperature Focal Plane Array$150K
Jun 2012Federal contractDefense · Business Plan$150K
Jun 2012Federal contractDefense · Miniaturized Imaging Spectrometer Based On Hgcdte Infrared Focal Plane Arrays - SBIR Phase I$150K
Feb 2012Federal contractNASA · Infrared Spectroscopy Is An Invaluable Detection And Measurement Tool Intensively Used In Earth Science, Solar Physics And Astrophysics Experiments Pursued From Satellite Platforms. The Geometrical Characteristics And Sensitivity Of Satellite Infrared Spectroscopy Systems Is Often Determined Or Limited By Their Optical Elements. Improvements In Optical Components Allow One To Reduce The Mass And Increase The Sensitivity Of The System. Here We Propose A Compact, High Sensitivity Sensor Based On T$125K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · Swir Focal Plane Arrays$2.5M
Aug 2011Federal contractDefense · Ph I Research&development$100K
Aug 2011Federal contractCommerce · Mercury-cadmium-telluride Polished Specimens For Use As Photon Absorbers$5K
Jun 2011Federal contractDefense · This Is A Phase 1 SBIR Entitled, "passive Infrared Detection Of Liquids On Surfaces".$100K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · Phase II SBIR Focal Plane Array Technology For Passive Hyperspectral Standoff Detection$750K
Mar 2011Federal contractDefense · Enchanced Nir And Swir$297K
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · We Propose The Development Of Nanoscale Superlattices (sls) As The Active Elements Of High Efficiency Thermoelectric Coolers. Recent Models Predict That The Thermoelectric Figure Of Merit Zt Can Reach 4 For Elements Fabricated From Hgcdte-based Sls And Could Exceed 6 For Related Metal/semiconductor Sls. The Feasibility Of Using Hgcdte And Metal-based Sl Materials With Embedded Nanodefects For Increased Hot-carrier Transport During Thermoelectric Cooling Will Be Demonstrated In The Proposed Phase$100K
Feb 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II - Small Pitch Flip-chip Interconnects For Focal Plane Arrays/readout Integrated Circuit Hybridization$730K
Jan 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR 1$100K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · Ph I Research&development$150K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase I$100K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · U435CFM STTR Phase I - Photovoltaic Cells Integrated With Thermoelectric Coolers For Critical Electronic Equipment Cooling And Thermal Management Of Base Camps$100K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · This Is A Phase I SBIR Entitled "mems Lamellar Based Interferometer For The Detection Of Toxic Chemicals" Which Is Incrementally Funded In The Amount Of $69,999. Contract Value Is $99,988.35.$70K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR 1 R&d Research For In-vacuo Passivation$70K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · Phase I Purchase Request$100K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · Status Report$80K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · Ph I Research & Development$100K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · Mda STTR Phase 1$100K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II, Topic Number: A08-102 Entitled: Cathodoluminescence Defect Characterization For Medium Wavelength Infrared (mwir) And Long-wave Infrared (lwir) Hgcdte"$729K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · Passivation Innovation For Large Fromat Reduced Pixel Pitch Strained Layer Superlattice Focal Plane Array Imagers Operating In The Long Wavelength Infrared (lwir) Band$780K
Feb 2010Federal contractDefense · Small Pitch Flip-chip Interconnects For Focal Plane Arrays/sbir$69K
Feb 2010Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase 3 Award For 300 Hgte Tiles Hgte X-ray Absorber Tiles Are Needed For The Sxs Instrument For The Engineering Model, Flight, And Spare Calorimeter Arrays. This Contract Procures Tiles Of The Characteristics Specified In A Quantity Sufficient For Lot Evaluation, Visual Screening, Assembly Of These Units, And Spares.$109K
Jan 2010Federal contractNASA · TAS::80 0119::TAS A Constant Demand Exists To Improve The Sensitivity Of Trace Chemical Species Measurement Systems, Which Is Often Limited By The Performance Of The Infrared Photon Detector Components. The Significant Cooling Required To Reduce Dark Currents And Increase Detectivities Is A Practical Concern Associated With These Infrared Detectors. For Geostationary And Low-earth Orbital Platforms, Passive Cooling Systems Have Been Developed To Provide A Suitable Means Of Incorporating Such Hig$100K
Dec 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR II Ultra-low Noise Amplifier For Enhanced Signal Intelligence (sigint) Detection$750K
Dec 2009Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase II$750K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$746K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase 1 Topic Number A08-097, Standoff Detection Of Landmines Using Acoustic Vibrometry$70K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
Jun 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Research And Development.$1.0M
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Cathodoluminescence Defect Characterization For Medium Wavelength Infrared And Long Wavelength Infrared Hgcdte - Dislocation Defects Are Known To Reduce The Quality Of Hgcdte Epilayers. Devices Produced Using Layers With High Dislocation Defects Have A Corresponding Reduced Quality. Identifying And Understanding These Defects Is A Crucial First Step In Reducing Their Numbers. Cathodoluminescence (cl) Imaging Has Been Shown To Reveal Dislocation Defects In Cdte. Dislocation Defects Are Non-ra$70K
Jan 2009Federal contractDefense · Phase I SBIR For Passivation Innovations For Large Format Reduced Pixel Pitch Strained Layer Superlattice Focal Plane Array Imagers Operating In The Long Wavelength Infrared (lwir) Band.$70K
Dec 2008Federal contractDefense · Wideband Dds-based Prg Freq Synth With Enhanced Phase-noise$100K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Type II Hgte/cdte Superlattices For Very Long Wavelength Infrared (vlwir) Detectors$875K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Mid-wave Sensors$730K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · U435CFM SBIR Phase II - Basic Year Microcontainment System For Photolytically Induced Delivery Of Biocide Against Biological Agents$730K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase I, Super Hardened Emi & Vibra$100K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$750K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$100K
Feb 2008Federal contractDefense · Contract Summary Report.$100K
Feb 2008Federal contractNASA · High Efficiency, High Mass Specific Power Two-terminal Solar Cells$100K
Dec 2007Federal contractNASA · Quantum Calorimeters Based On Hgcdte Alloys$600K
Nov 2007Federal contractDefense · U435CFM SBIR Phase I - Microcontainment System For Photolytically Induced Delivery Of Biocide Against Biological Agents$120K
Sep 2007Federal contractDefense · Simulation Tools$730K
Sep 2007Federal contractDefense · Mda SBIR Phase II$1.2M
Aug 2007Federal contractDefense · U435CFM STTR Phase II - Basic Period Rapid Detection Nano Sensors For Biological Warfare Agents In Buildings And HVAC Systems$797K
May 2007Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II, Basic Effort, Pbsnse Focal Plane Arrays On Novel Silicon Based Substrates$975K
May 2007Federal contractDefense · Phase III SBIR For Alternate Substrates$8.1M
Nov 2005Federal contractDefense · 200606!600216!2100!W911QX!USA Materiel Command ACQUISITION!W911QX06C0021 !a!n! !y! ! !20051104!20060505!068568588!068568588!068568588!N!EPIR Technologies Inc !590 Territorial Drive !bolingbrook !IL!60440!07133!197!17!BOLINGBROOK !will !illinois !+000000069991!N!N!000000000000!AD96!RDTE/OTHER Defense-management Support !S1 !services !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$120K

Federal awards are summed by year (63 awards); hover a bar for the split. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.

Standing among 113 peers

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Defense · Device

Federal grantsBelow median
Granted patents#34 · top 30%

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USPTO · 1 granted of 3

Feb 22, 2022GrantedMethod For Passing Photovoltaic Current Between A Subcell Formed From A Group Ii-vi Semiconductor Material And A Subcell Formed From A Group IV Semiconductor MaterialUSPTOUS 11,257,973
PendingMbe Growth Technique For Group Ii-vi Inverted Multifunction Solar CellsUSPTOApplication PCTUS2011041355
PendingTunnel Heterojunctions In Group IV / Goup Ii-vi Multijunction Solar CellsUSPTOApplication PCTUS2011040545

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Regulatory activity · Defense

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11 Jun 2026Danger Zone; Waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the Vicinity of the Naval Support Activity AnnapolisEngineers Corps
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements ThresholdsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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