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MIAMI, FL – Oct. 3, 2024 – Synaptic Aviation, a U.S.-based technology company
specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the aviation industry, announces it has
been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II
contract focused on utilizing the company’s enterprise-grade AI software solution to create
proactive safety solutions.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business
experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential
applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead
by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
“This collaboration demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to harnessing innovative
technology,” said Sal Salman, Synaptic Aviation’s president. “Receiving a second contract from
the U.S. Air Force is a testament to our solution’s effectiveness, and we look forward to
contributing to the advancement of their ground operations using our computer vision and
machine learning technology.”
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or
position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
About Synaptic Aviation
Led by aviation industry veterans, Synaptic Aviation offers customizable solutions for the
aviation industry that deliver critical data and real-time alerts. These tools help mitigate delays,
increase safety, reduce fuel burn, optimize gate utilization, assist with routine inspections, and
manage service needs effectively, resulting in streamlined operations and improved
performance. To learn more about Synaptic Aviation or to set up a demo, visit
www.synapticaviation.com.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center
for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery,
development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and
cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology
ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more
information, visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory,
AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address
the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian
and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since
2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to
strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to
operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
