ANELLO Photonics, a leader in integrated silicon photonics solutions, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Army.
Following the company’s recognition as a finalist in the xTechSearch 7 Open Topic Competition, the award recognizes ANELLO’s silicon photonics-based optical gyroscope technology and its proprietary AI-driven sensor fusion engine, both designed to provide precise navigation capabilities in GPS-denied or contested environments. The company successfully completed Phase I of the SBIR program and will now enter an 18-month Phase II project focused on further development and field demonstration.
Under this contract, ANELLO will showcase its SiPhOG™ (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) technology and integrated sensor fusion system directly to U.S. Army stakeholders. The goal is to validate the performance of its navigation solutions across various Army platforms, ensuring resilience and accuracy even in the most challenging operational scenarios.
“We are excited to work with the U.S. Army and provide them access to our innovative and cutting-edge SiPhOG technology,” commented Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO of ANELLO Photonics. “Within this program, the U.S. Army can directly evaluate and experience first-hand the benefits of the ANELLO products for navigation in GPS-denied or contested environments.”
Based in Santa Clara, California, ANELLO Photonics is pioneering a new class of navigation systems powered by photonic integration and advanced sensor fusion. The company holds a robust IP portfolio, with over 28 issued patents and 44+ pending, and is actively engaged with leading organizations across defense, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and other mission-critical sectors.
