SPORIAN MICROSYSTEMS, INC

Lafayette, CO · Aerospace · Private

Ultra-high-temperature inertial vibration sensors for hypersonic aircraft structural health monitoring

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · sporian.com

Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters: Lafayette, CO
Total capital: $46.6M

Federal grants: $24.5M; 51 awards · 2015–2026; Rank in peer group#6 of 155
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $22M; 70 awards · Defense, NASA, Environmental Prot; Rank in Aerospace#144 of 1335
Granted patents: 4; 1 pending · first 2019; Rank in peer group#41 of 155

Capital timeline

Latest events

Sep 2026Federal grantNASA · Phase I · 80NSSC26C0337 - SBIR Phase I An Ultra-compact, High-temperature, High-bandwidth Pressure Sensor For Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Applications$225K
Sep 2026Federal grantNASA · Phase I · SBIR Phase I Advanced In-situ Diagnostics For Combustor Noise And Thermoacoustic Instability In Aircraft Engines$225K
Sep 2026Federal grantNASA · Phase II · SBIR Phase II$1.3M
Sep 2025Federal contractNASA · STTR Phase I Low-cost Manufacturing Of Reusable Thermal Protection Systems (tps)$156K
Sep 2025Federal contractNASA · SBIR I High Temperature Seismometer For Planetary Science Applications$156K
Sep 2025Federal contractNASA · SBIR I Autonomous Real Time Multi Species Monitoring System For In-line Commodity Purity Analysis$156K
Sep 2025Federal grantNASA · Phase I · SBIR I Autonomous Real Time Multi Species Monitoring System For In-line Commodity Purity Analysis$156K

Show 113 earlier federal awards

Sep 2025Federal grantNASA · Phase I · SBIR I High Temperature Seismometer For Planetary Science Applications$156K
Aug 2025Federal grantNASA · Phase I · STTR Phase I Low-cost Manufacturing Of Reusable Thermal Protection Systems (tps)$156K
Jul 2025Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Topic No. AF24D-T001, STTR Phase I, Proposal #F24D-T001-0008, Robust Instrument Development For Rotating Detonation Engine Applications Sporian Microsystems, Inc.$200K
Jul 2025Federal contractDefense · Topic No. AF24D-T001, STTR Phase I, Proposal #F24D-T001-0008, Robust Instrument Development For Rotating Detonation Engine Applications Sporian Microsystems, Inc.$200K
Feb 2025Federal grantNASA · Phase II · STTR Phase II - "an Intelligent, Real Time, Fluid Composition Sensor For Monitoring Of Helium Purge Processes"$900K
Feb 2025Federal contractNASA · STTR Phase II - "an Intelligent, Real Time, Fluid Composition Sensor For Monitoring Of Helium Purge Processes"$900K
Feb 2025Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Sbir/sttr Phase II R&d Thermal Protection Material For Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (thaad) Interceptor$2M
Feb 2025Federal contractDefense · Sbir/sttr Phase II R&d Thermal Protection Material For Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (thaad) Interceptor$2M
Sep 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase II · 873AUTHORITY$500K
Sep 2024Federal contractDefense · 873AUTHORITY$900K
Jun 2024Federal grantNASA · Phase II · SBIR Phase II - An Ultra High-temperature Inertial Sensor For Structural Health Monitoring Of Hypersonic Vehicles$900K
Jun 2024Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase II - An Ultra High-temperature Inertial Sensor For Structural Health Monitoring Of Hypersonic Vehicles$900K
Aug 2023Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Innovative Manufacturing of Polymer Derived Structural Insulator Materials For Hypersonic Flight Body Thermal Protection Systems$900K
Aug 2023Federal contractDefense · Research And Development$1.2M
Jul 2023Federal grantNASA · Phase I · An Ultra High-Temperature Inertial Sensor for Structural Health Monitoring of Hypersonic Vehicles$156K
Jul 2023Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Anintelligent, real time, fluid composition sensor for monitoring ofhelium purge processes$156K
Jul 2023Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Advanced High Temperature Instrumentation for Gen3 CSP Systems$206K
Jun 2023Federal grantNASA · Phase II · Windspeed Sensor for Planetary Science Applications$900K
Nov 2022Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · A High-speed, Low Cost, Machine Learning Enhanced, Hyperspectral Imaging System For Improved Identification Of Microplastics$100K
Nov 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · A Compact Hyperspectral Boost-Motor Propellant Stabilizer Sensor$140K
Nov 2022Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$240K
Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · High-Temperature Resistant Polymer Derived Ceramic Materials for Innovative Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonics and Related Applications$100K
Aug 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · A Smart, High Temperature, High Bandwidth Pressure Sensor for Advanced Turbine Engine Control and Health Monitoring$1.2M
Jul 2022Federal contractNASA · EO14042 Phase I Windspeed Sensor For Planetary Science Applications$156K
Jul 2022Federal grantNASA · Phase I · High Temperature, High Speed Pressure Sensors for Advanced Propulsion Systems Ground Test Applications$156K
Mar 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · A Flexible Integrated Intelligent Prognostic System (FIIPS) for Manufacturing Machines to Support CBM+ and Improved Sustainment and Security$750K
Oct 2021Federal contractDefense · N212-131$240K
Jun 2021Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · A Spectroscopy-Based, Real-Time, Fluid Composition Monitoring System for sCO2-Based Power Cycles$256K
Apr 2021Federal contractDefense · A Flexible Integrated Intelligent Prognostic System (fiips) For Condition Based Maintenance (cbm)$50K
Apr 2021Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Smart, High Temperature, High Bandwidth Pressure Sensors for Advanced Turbine Engine Control and Health Monitoring$50K
Mar 2021Federal contractDefense · The Sensor Modules Log Event Or Time-sequenced Smart Data For Later Ground-based Processing For Prognostic And Diagnostic Estimations, Then Transmits The Data To Maintenance Personnel Or A Health Monitoring And Usage System Mounted On The Rotorcraft$49K
Jun 2020Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · SBIR Phase II Proposal #B19P2-6A01-LOW Cost Hyperspectral Measurement System To Identify Harmful Materials In Construction And Demolition (c&d) Materials. Sporian Microsystems, Inc.$300K
Feb 2020Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Multi-electrode Array Sensor for Long-Duration Redox Potential Measurements$200K
Aug 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · High Temperature Operable, Harsh Environment Tolerant Flow Sensors for Nuclear Reactor Applications$1.1M
Jul 2019Federal grantNASA · Phase II · Polymer Derived Ceramic Based Structural Thermal Protection Systems for Atmospheric Entry Vehicles$738K
Jul 2019Federal grantNASA · Phase II · Pressure Sensors for Glenn Extreme Environment Rig and Planetary Science Applications$750K
May 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · A High Temperature, High Data Rate, “Smart” Dynamic Pressure Sensor for Advanced Ground Turbine Controls and Health Monitoring$1.0M
May 2019Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · Sporian Microsystems, Inc. SBIR Phase I$100K
Mar 2019Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Advanced Aluminum and Magnesium Anti-Corrosion Coatings for Secondary Power Systems Parts$150K
Feb 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · High-Temperature Flow Sensor for Molten Salt Reactors$150K
Feb 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Polymer Derived Ceramic Materials and Processes for Joining of Nuclear-Grade SiC-SiC Composites$150K
Sep 2018Federal grantDefense · Phase II · A Compact Full Motion Video Hyperspectral Measurement System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems$743K
Sep 2018Federal grantAgriculture · A Compact, Low Cost, Broad Range, Hyperspectral Imager For Precision Agriculture$600K
Aug 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · High Temperature, Raman Spectroscopy Based, Inline, Molten Salt Composition Monitoring System for Concentrating Solar Power Systems$1.0M
Jul 2018Federal contractNASA · In-situ Instrumentation Is Needed That Can Withstand The Harsh Environments Imposed By Planetary Atmospheres In Order To Make Advancements In Solar System Exploration. Technologies That Can Withstand The Corrosive/caustic Gases, Radiation Levels, Stresses, And High Temperatures And Pressures, While Still Producing Reliable, Real-time Data Are A Major Facilitator For Planetary Missions. To Address This Need, Sporian Is Developing A Harsh Environment Pressure Sensor Targeted Toward The Glenn Extre$125K
Jul 2018Federal contractNASA · In-situ Instrumentation Is Needed That Can Withstand The Harsh Environments Imposed By Planetary Atmospheres In Order To Make Advancements In Solar System Exploration. Technologies That Can Withstand The Corrosive/caustic Gases, Radiation Levels, Stresses, And High Temperatures And Pressures, While Still Producing Reliable, Real-time Data Are A Major Facilitator For Planetary Missions. To Address This Need, Sporian Is Developing A Harsh Environment Pressure Sensor Targeted Toward The Glenn Extre$125K
Jun 2018Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II$1.0M
Apr 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · A Raman Spectroscopy-Based In Situ Composition Monitoring System for Molten Salt Reactors- Topic 13D$150K
Sep 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf A Compact Full Motion Video&hyperspectral Measurement System For Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems$150K
Aug 2017Federal grantAgriculture · A Compact, Low Cost, Broad Range, Hyperspectral Imager For Precision Agriculture$98K
Jun 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · High Temperature, Raman Spectroscopy Based, Inline, Molten Salt Composition Monitoring System for Concentrating Solar Power Systems$155K
Mar 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Ultra-low Diffusivity High Temperature Capable Insulation$1.5M
Mar 2017Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · Igf::ot::igf Fund 2017 SBIR Phase II New Award- Sporian Microsytems, Inc - Cost-effective Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Based Monitoring Technologies To Improve The Performance And Reliability Of...$300K
Jan 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Flexible Integrated Intelligent Network (FIIN) for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) Systems$150K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Heterogeneous Porous Media for Thermal Transport Mitigation in Hypersonics$150K
Sep 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Sporian Microsystems, SBIR 2ND Phase II$983K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · A Smart High Temperature Pressure Sensor for Abrams Engine Stall Detection$100K
Aug 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · High Temperature Operable, Harsh Environment Tolerant Flow Sensors for Nuclear Reactor Applications$1M
Jun 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · A suite of ultra high-temperature ceramic components for advanced turbine systems$155K
Jun 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · A robust, efficient, high-temperature thermoelectric power generator based on polymer-derived ceramics$155K
Apr 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Current Engine Control Architectures Impose Limitations On The Insertion Of New Control Capabilities Due To Weight Penalties And Reliability Issues Related To Complex Wiring Harnesses. NASA In Collaboration With Air Force Research Lab (afrl) Has Been Conducting Research In Developing Technologies To Enable Distributed Engine Control (dec) Architectures. Realization Of Such Future Intelligent Engines Depends On The Development Of Both Hardware And Software, Including High Temperature$755K
Feb 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Miniaturized UAS Spectroradiometer for Quantifying Ecosystems$230K
Sep 2015Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · Igf::ot::igf 2015 SBIR Phase I Award - Sporian Microsystems, Inc$100K
Jul 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Advanced Ceramic Materials and Packaging Technologies for Realizing Sensors Operable up to 1800 Celsius in Advanced Energy Generation Systems$1M
Jul 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · A High Temperature High Reliability Control Rod Position Sensor for Improved Nuclear Power System Instrumentation$1M
Jul 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ct::igf Ultra-low Diffusivity High Temperature Capable Insulation$150K
Jun 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Current Engine Control Architectures Impose Limitations On The Insertion Of New Control Capabilities Due To Weight Penalties And Reliability Issues Related To Complex Wiring Harnesses. NASA In Collaboration With Air Force Research Lab (afrl) Has Been Conducting Research In Developing Technologies To Enable Distributed Engine Control (dec) Architectures. Realization Of Such Future Intelligent Engines Depends On The Development Of Both Hardware And Software, Including High Temperature$130K
Jun 2015Federal grantAgriculture · Novel, Allergen Specific, Molecularly Imprinted Polymers For Use In Laboratory And Inline Food Process Monitoring Applications$100K
Jun 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · High Temperature Operable, Harsh Environment Tolerant Flow Sensors For Nuclear Reactor Applications$155K
Jun 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Integrated Sensors for Water Quality$155K
Sep 2014Federal contractDefense · Wasp Prototype$90K
Aug 2014Federal contractNASA · NNX11CA45C Phase III SBIR High Temperature Capacitive Pressure Sensors$3K
Jun 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf 14.1 SBIR I, Phase I, Developing Improved High-reliability "smart" Designs For High Temperature Turbine$150K
Jun 2014Federal contractDefense · SBIR Ph II~ A Wireless Sensor To Monitor Generator Control Unit And Main Power Relay Health$998K
Mar 2014Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Topic N122-120$934K
May 2013Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I~ A Wireless Sensor To Monitor Generator Control Unit And Main Power Relay Health$150K
Jan 2013Federal contractDefense · R&d Under SBIR Topic N112-123$807K
Nov 2012Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic N122-120$150K
Oct 2012Federal contractDefense · A Smart, High-temperature Pressure Sensor$893K
Oct 2012Federal contractDefense · "a High Temperature, Conformal, Mcm For In-situ Sensing In Turbine Engine Applications "$750K
Aug 2012Federal contractDefense · U436430 - Purchase Of Aqua Path II Products$53K
Mar 2012Federal contractDefense · U436430 Aqua-path Cartridges$22K
Jan 2012Federal contractDefense · Ph I Research&development$100K
Dec 2011Federal contractDefense · Conformal Package&install Technique In Situ Extreme Env$150K
Nov 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR1 FY11.2 Smart High Temp Pressure Sensor$150K
Oct 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR N112-094 "carriage Life Monitoring Of External Stores$80K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · U436430 Aqua Path Sensor Cartridges$40K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic N112-123$150K
Aug 2011Federal contractDefense · Pressure/temperature Sensors P/n; 941-000-0013-00$19K
Jun 2011Federal contractNASA · To Improve The Working Performance, Increase Efficiency, Reduce Cost, And Track System Health Status And Failure Modes Of Advanced Propulsion Systems; Miniaturized, Robust Sensing Systems For Measuring And Monitoring Physical Parameters, Such As Pressure, Would Be Highly Advantageous. Technical Challenges For Developing Reliable Sensing Systems Lie In Extremely Harsh Working Conditions The Micro Sensors Must Operate. In Addition To High Temperatures And Pressures, These Conditions Include Oxidat$600K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · U435CFM Flexible Platform For The Sensitive Detection Of Biological Contaminants$75K
Apr 2011Federal contractDefense · R&d Phase II$101K
Mar 2011Federal contractDefense · U436430 --- Sporian Microsystems, Inc Aqua-path Inline Water System$249K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · U436430 Sporian Microsystems, Inc -$31K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · U436430 Aqua Path I Demonstration Biosensing Cartridges$43K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · U436430 Aqua Path II Demonstration System$189K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Topic N101-016$80K
Mar 2010Federal contractDefense · U436430 Aqua Path Demonstration System$21K
Jan 2010Federal contractNASA · To Improve The Working Performance, Increase Efficiency, Reduce Cost, And Track System Health Status And Failure Modes Of Advanced Propulsion Systems; Miniaturized, Robust Sensing Systems For Measuring And Monitoring Physical Parameters, Such As Pressure, Would Be Highly Advantageous. Technical Challenges For Developing Reliable Sensing Systems Lie In Extremely Harsh Working Conditions The Micro Sensors Must Operate. In Addition To High Temperatures And Pressures, These Conditions Include Oxidat$100K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Topic N092-100$150K
Jul 2009Federal contractDefense · Rz West SBIR I; AF083-115; Arrayed Sensors$100K
Jul 2009Federal contractDefense · Rz West - SBIR I; AF083-115; A Small Low Power Bore Gas$100K
May 2009Federal contractDefense · U436420: Ruggedized Tablet Computer$19K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · U436430 Sporian Microsystems Aqua Path Demonstration System$50K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · U436430 Sporian Microsystems Aqua Path Demonstration System$40K
Mar 2009Federal contractDefense · U436420 PH1 SBIR A083-169-0468$69K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic #AF08-079, Award 2$100K
Dec 2008Federal contractDefense · Monthly Progress Reports$70K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · U436430 - Wireless Sensor Networking Kit$4K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Topic N06-111$1.0M
Dec 2007Federal contractDefense · Army SBIR Phase I$70K
May 2006Federal contractDefense · 200608!008742!5700!FA8650!DET 1 Afrl/pk !FA865006C2666 !a!n! !y! ! !20060510!20080908!128688111!128688111!128688111!N!SPORIAN Microsystems Inc !515 Courtney Way Ste B !lafayette !CO!80026!41835!013!08!LAFAYETTE !boulder !colorado !+000000250000!N!N!000000749754!AC16!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-MANAGEMENT Support !A1B!AIRCRAFT Engines And Spares !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$900K
May 2006Federal contractDefense · 200608!06A190!1700!N00030!STRATEGIC Systems Programs !N0003006C0032 !a!n! !n! ! !20060501!20090426!128688111!128688111!128688111!N!SPORIAN Microsystems Inc !515 Courtney Way Ste B !lafayette !CO!80026!41835!013!08!LAFAYETTE !boulder !colorado !+000000256000!N!N!000000000000!AC24!RDTE/MISSILE And Space Systems-demo/valid !A2 !missile And Space Systems !178 !trident II Missile !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$600K

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Aerospace · Device

Federal grants#6 · top 4%
Granted patents#41 · top 26%
Linked publications#12 · top 8%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 4 granted of 5

Jul 29, 2025GrantedMethod Of Shielding Capacitive Pressure SensorUSPTOUS 12,372,418
Mar 26, 2024GrantedDriven-shield Capacitive Pressure SensorUSPTOUS 11,940,336
Oct 6, 2022PendingHigh-temperature Flow Sensor ProbeUSPTOApplication 17219301

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Method Of Shielding Capacitive Pressure SensorJul 29, 2025 · US 12,372,418Granted
Driven-shield Capacitive Pressure SensorMar 26, 2024 · US 11,940,336Granted
High-temperature Flow Sensor ProbeOct 6, 2022 · Application 17219301Pending
Compact Pressure And Flow Sensors For Very High Temperature And Corrosive FluidsMay 31, 2022 · US 11,346,698Granted
Heat Resistant Sensors For Very High Temperature ConditionsOct 8, 2019 · US 10,436,661Granted

Recent research by its founders

Raman Spectroscopy for Species Concentration Measurements in Rocket Engine Testing Facilities20250 cites
Demonstration of a Packaged Capacitive Pressure Sensor System Suitable for Jet Turbofan Engine Health Monitoring20164 cites
Demonstration of Smart, High-Temperature Pressure Sensors in an Engine Harsh EnvironmentDemonstration of Smart, High-Temperature Pressure Sensors in an Engine Harsh Environment20151 cites

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

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06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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Sources

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