OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Boulder, CO · Defense · Private

AI/ML optimization algorithms (metaheuristics, neural networks, spatial interpolation) for adaptive sampling and parameter mapping in complex system simulations

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · opttek.com

Sector: Defense
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Total capital: $35.9M

Federal grants: $10.8M; 13 awards · 2018–2025; Rank in peer group#28 of 161
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $25.1M; 33 awards · Health and Human S, Defense; Rank in Defense#232 of 1442
Granted patents: 4; 4 pending · first 2015; Rank in peer group#31 of 161

Capital timeline

Latest events

Dec 2025Federal contractDefense · Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (shield) Initial Order.$500
Sep 2025Federal grantDefense · Phase II · SBIR Phase II - Benchmarking Simulations For Missile Defense Systems Analysis$2M
Sep 2025Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II - Benchmarking Simulations For Missile Defense Systems Analysis$2M
Apr 2025Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Topic A244-P037 Using Ai/ml To Automate Combat Simulation Scenario Creation$250K
Apr 2025Federal contractDefense · Topic A244-P037 Using Ai/ml To Automate Combat Simulation Scenario Creation$250K
Mar 2025Federal contractDefense · Minimum Guarantee Task Order For Associated Seaport Nxg Mac Awards.$500
Aug 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Sbir/sttr Phase I Research & Developmentbenchmarking Simulations For Missile Defense System Analysis$150K

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Aug 2024Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase I Research & Developmentbenchmarking Simulations For Missile Defense System Analysis$150K
Aug 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Sbir/sttr Phase I Research & Development Ai/ml For Kinetic And Non-kinetic Missile Defense Battle Management$150K
Aug 2024Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase I Research & Development Ai/ml For Kinetic And Non-kinetic Missile Defense Battle Management$150K
Jun 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase II · STTR Phase II Award For Verification, Validation, Assurance, And Trust Of Machine Learning Models And Data$2M
Jun 2024Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase II Award For Verification, Validation, Assurance, And Trust Of Machine Learning Models And Data$1.1M
Jun 2023Federal contractDefense · Tacfi Optimization Tech$800K
Apr 2023Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase II R&d. Innovative Uses Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Scenario Planning And Design$1.5M
Feb 2023Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Operational Defense Effectiveness Assessments for Missile Raid Scenarios$1.5M
Feb 2023Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase II R&d Operational Defense Effectiveness Assessments For Missile Raid Scenarios$4M
Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Probability of Kill Modeling for Hypersonic Vehicle Missions$868K
Sep 2022Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II$1.2M
Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Verification, Validation, Assurance, and Trust of Machine Learning Models and Data$173K
Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Concurrent Kriging for Modeling and Simulation Analysis$1.8M
Sep 2022Federal contractDefense · Understanding Hel Effects On RF Seekers Through Adaptive Testing, Proxy Model Creation, And Integration With Mission Level Simulations$150K
Jul 2022Federal contractDefense · Optdef Integration$68K
Dec 2021Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Innovative Uses of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Scenario Planning and Design$150K
Dec 2021Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Operational Defense Effectiveness Assessments for Missile Raid Scenarios$150K
Mar 2021Federal contractDefense · Infusing Space Modeling And Simulation With Automation, Optimization, Experimentation, And Advanced Analytic Capabilities$775K
Oct 2020Federal contractDefense · Kick-off Briefing Materials$240K
Jul 2020Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase II R&d- "optdef Web Deployment&study Repository"$1.8M
Mar 2020Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Infusing Space Modeling and Simulation with Automation, Optimization, Experimentation, and Advanced Analytic Capabilities$50K
Aug 2019Federal contractDefense · Research And Development$1.5M
Aug 2019Federal contractDefense · Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II - Research And Development - "employing Optimization To Streamline Scenario Generation Across A System Of Systems Modeling And Simulation Enterprise."$1.7M
Jun 2018Federal contractDefense · Research And Development Igf::ot::igf$225K
Jan 2018Federal grantDefense · Phase II · OptDef - Extensions for High Performance Computing and Monte Carlo Management$1.5M
Dec 2016Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase I Research&development Igf::ot::igf$100K
Nov 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase II Research&development$1.8M
Mar 2013Federal contractDefense · Ph I Research&development STTR Proposal Number B12B-007-0003 Titled, "m&s Uncertainty Quantification" Igf::ot::igf$100K
Aug 2012Federal contractDefense · One Single Optquest License$6K
Feb 2012Federal contractDefense · Navy Total Force Smp$30K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Research And Development.$2.7M
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$70K
Mar 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Award$100K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$2M
May 2008Federal contractDefense · Prototype Optimizer$85K
Nov 2007Federal contractDefense · Basic Award$70K
Sep 2007Federal contractHealth and Human S · 00HCPC13-2007-44635 - Algorithms & Software For Confidentiality$164K
May 2007Federal contractDefense · Simulation And Optimization Technology$56K
Sep 2006Federal contractHealth and Human S · 200-2006-M-17968, Opteck$50K

Federal awards are summed by year (46 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 161 peers

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Defense · Software

Federal grants#28 · top 17%
Granted patents#31 · top 19%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 4 granted of 8

Sep 6, 2016GrantedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Mobile Device Payment SystemUSPTOUS 9,436,944
May 31, 2016GrantedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Advertising SystemsUSPTOUS 9,352,659
Nov 10, 2015GrantedElectric Vehicle Charging Stations With Touch Screen User InterfaceUSPTOUS 9,180,784

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Mobile Device Payment SystemSep 6, 2016 · US 9,436,944Granted
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Advertising SystemsMay 31, 2016 · US 9,352,659Granted
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations With Touch Screen User InterfaceNov 10, 2015 · US 9,180,784Granted
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Advertising SystemsJun 30, 2015 · US 9,067,503Granted
Reservation Systems For Electric Vehicle Charging StationsMar 13, 2014 · Application 14083239Pending
System For Parking Payment Using A Mobile DeviceMar 6, 2014 · Application 14047842Pending
System For Combining Payment For Electric Vehicle Charging And ParkingMar 6, 2014 · Application 14065200Pending
Strategic Workforce Planning ModelJan 30, 2014 · Application 13741128Pending

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Regulatory activity · Defense

Sector-level, not company-level

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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Sources

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.