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SBIR Phase II: DKS Quantum Stackable Radioisotopic Power Source (RPS) — NSF Award to DIRECT KINETIC SOLUTIONS LLC (TX, $985,369)

The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project lies in its potential to deliver a transformative, radioisotopic-based power solution for critical applications that demand long-lasting, maintenance-free energy in remote or extreme environments. This next-generation Radio

Award titleSBIR Phase II: DKS Quantum Stackable Radioisotopic Power Source (RPS)
Award ID2404012
AwardeeDIRECT KINETIC SOLUTIONS LLC
CityEL PASO
StateTX
Amount obligated$985,369
Principal investigatorDaniel Hillesheim
ProgramSBIR Phase II
Start date08/01/2025
AbstractThe broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project lies in its potential to deliver a transformative, radioisotopic-based power solution for critical applications that demand long-lasting, maintenance-free energy in remote or extreme environments. This next-generation Radioisotopic Power Source (RPS) offers up to 20 years of continuous, stable power—dramatically extending the lifespan of devices in defense, space exploration, and the Internet of Thin
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