Polestar Technologies, Inc.
Medtech · Private
A wearable chemical sensor that selectively detects fentanyl and fentanyl analog vapors using a fentanyl-binding polymer integrated into a sensing antenna with low-power readout electronics.
polestartech.com →- Grants
- $640K
- 9 awards
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- —
- No Form D on record
- Contracts
- $14M
- 26 awards · Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce
- #54 of 4531 in medtech
- Patents
- 7
- 0 granted · 7 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓200620082010201220142016201820202022
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · SBIR Phase II | $1,644,223 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Optical Sensor For Monitoring CO2 | $545,650 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Darpa SBIR Phase II | $1,681,087 | |
| Federal grant· 1 of 4 same day | Department of Agriculture · Inexpensive Ethylene Monitor For Use With Perishable Commodities | $4,577 | |
| Federal grant· 2 of 4 same day | Department of Agriculture · Inexpensive Ethylene Monitor For Use With Perishable Commodities | $2,899 | |
| Federal grant· 3 of 4 same day | Department of Agriculture · Inexpensive Ethylene Monitor For Use With Perishable Commodities | $58 | |
| Federal grant· 4 of 4 same day | Department of Agriculture · Inexpensive Ethylene Monitor For Use With Perishable Commodities | $350,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Darpa SBIR Phase II | $1,205,387 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · SBIR Phase I Proposal # A093-159-0992 | $1,498,473 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Real Time CO2 Monitor (phase II) | $573,889 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · (STTR Phase I) Engineered Nanometric Architectures Or Conductive Matrices For Efficient Electron Coupling | $99,624 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · 8500004816!OTHER Adp&telecommunications Services | $374,384 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Real Time CO2 Monitor (phase II) | $39,953 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Jsew Prototype Test Articles | $38,216 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Homeland Security · Division: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Ppa: SBIR Program: SBIR Project: SBIR Phase 1 Contracts Performer: Polestar Technologies Appropriation Year: Fy 12 (24 Funds) Budget Authority: Three Year R&d Funds Project Manager: Thomas Coty, 202-254-5758 Alc: 70-08-1513 Tas: 70240800 Description: The Purpose Of This Requisition Is To Allow The Department Of Homeland Security Office Of Procurement Operations To Award An SBIR Phase 1 Contract Associated With Proposal Number Dhs SBIR-2012. | $149,281 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Commerce · Igf::ot::igf "other Functions" - This Award Is For The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I For FY2012'S Announcement For The Office Of Atmospheric Research In Silver Spring, Md. This Award Is For Proposal 12-1-097 A Project Titled "dip And Read Nanosensor For Calcium Ion Measurement In Sea Water." Phase 1 Is Due To Be Completed Six Months After Award. | $94,684 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Scientific Research Services | $99,616 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Joint Service Equipment Wipe (jsew) Prototypes For Competitive Prototyping Phase II Testing | $55,203 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Homeland Security · Igf::ot::igf The Purpose Of This Term Cost-plus-fixed-fee Contract Between The Department Of Homeland Security (dhs) Science&technology (s&t)and Polestar Technologies Is To Complete The SBIR FY12.1 Phase II Effort As Outlined In The Statement Of Work Entitled "portable Imager For Stand-off Detection Of Person-bourne Bulk Military And Homemade Explosives" (dhs SBIR-2012.1-003-0015-II Phase II), Incorporated As Attachment 1 Of This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide The Necessary Labor, The | $982,287 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Commerce · Igf::ot::igf "other Functions" - This Award Is For The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II For FY2012'S Program Announcement For The Office Of Atmospheric Research In Silver Spring, Md. This Award Is For Proposal 12-2-097 A Project Titled "dip And Read Nanosensor For Calcium Ion Measurements In Sea Water." Phase II Is Due To Be Completed Twenty-four Months After Award. A Commercialization Report Is Due Thirty-six Months After Award. | $399,777 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ct::igf Darpa SBIR Phase I Effort Entitled "oxytocin: Improving Measurement Sensitivity And Specificity" | $149,838 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf Sensitive And Selective Chemical Sensor SBIR I | $149,943 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::cl::igf Darpa SBIR Ph II Entitled, "oxytocin: Improving Measurement Sensitivity And Specificity" | $297,295 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf Sensitive And Selective Chemical Sensor Using Molecularly-imprinted Single Layer Graphene SBIR II | $998,795 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Commerce · Igf::ot::igf "other Functions" - This Award Is For The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I For FY2016'S Program Announcement For The Technology Partnerships Office Under The Office Of Atmospheric Research In Silver Spring, Md. This Award Is For Proposal 16-1-098 A Project Titled "carbon Nanotube Array-based Nanosensor For Autonomous And Direct Measurement Of Carbonate." | $119,952 | |
| Federal contract | National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Igf::ot::igf In Response To NASA SBIR Topic H3.01, Polestar Technologies Inc. Proposes To Develop A Miniaturized Sensor Array Platform For Simultaneous Monitoring Of Calcium, Conductivity And Ph In Urine Brine Suitable For The International Space Station (iss). The Sensor Platform Will Incorporate Three Different Types Of Sensors: I) Molecular Recognition Sensor Elements Incorporated Onto Nano-architecture For Calcium Detection, II) Doped Electronic Material For Ph Measurement, And III) A Suita | $124,127 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Energy · Phase I · Solar Powered Dewvaporation Desalination System | $140,052 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf Seaport Enhanced | $2,501 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Commerce · Igf::ot::igf "other Functions" - This Award Is For The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II For FY2016'S Program Announcement For The Technology Partnerships Office Under The Office Of Atmospheric Research In Silver Spring, Md. This Award Is For Proposal 16-2-095 Entitled "carbon Nanotube Array-based Nanosensor For Autonomous And Direct Measurement Of Carbonate." | $399,910 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf Deployable Graphene-based Chemical&biological Sensors | $999,909 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Homeland Security · Phase I · Wearable Fentanyl Analog Sensor | $149,976 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Labor - Base Period | $853,705 |
Federal grant · SBIR/STTRFederal contract · USAspending
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | PRYTIME MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. | $14M | — |
| 52 | RIPPLE LLC | $14M | — |
| 53 | INFRASCAN INC | $14M | — |
| 54 | Polestar Technologies, Inc. | $14M | — |
| 55 | SIMQUEST INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $13M | — |
| 56 | AVANTGEN INC | $13M | — |
| 57 | TETRACORE, INC. | $13M | — |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Patents
- Color Sensor Protective Layerapplication
- Gas Molecule Sensorapplication
- Chemical Sensor Using Molecularly-imprinted Single Layer Grapheneapplication
- Methods And Systems For Detection And Identification Of Concealed Materialsapplication
- Multilayered Optical Sensing Patch And Retaining Plug Thereforapplication
- Multilayered Optical Sensing Patch And Retaining Plug Thereforapplication
- Optical System And Method For Inspection And Characterization Of Liquids In Vesselsapplication
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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