Calnetix Technologies Awarded Direct to Phase II Contract for DoD SBIR - Hybrid Electric Powertrain, Power, and Propulsion Systems (HEPPPS)

CERRITOS, Calif. – July 14, 2025 – Calnetix Technologies has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract valued at $2 million under topic A244-P038 to develop a bi-directional inverter system for hybrid-electric vehicles and tactical microgrid applications.

This Phase II effort builds on Calnetix’s proven inverter technology to develop a fully integrated, 60 kW inverter capable of both DC→AC export power and AC→DC rectification with high temperature operation. The modular design, built using high-power-density SiC MOSFETs, will also comply with the Tactical Microgrid Standard (TMS) for seamless deployment across Army microgrid and vehicle platforms. 

“Our bi-directional inverter is the keystone of tomorrow’s hybrid-electric and expeditionary power architectures,” Vatche Artinian, CEO of Calnetix. “This SBIR Phase II award enables us to transition from concept to prototype, delivering a scalable, rugged solution that gives soldiers uninterrupted power, whether on the move or in remote base-camp operations.”

Upon successful completion of Phase II, Calnetix will transition its inverter from prototype to a production-ready product aligned with the Army’s Operational Energy roadmap. The system will deliver reliable exportable power, rapid grid synchronization, and mission-ready performance across multiple ground vehicle platforms. 

About Calnetix Technologies

Calnetix Technologies, LLC (“Calnetix”), headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., is focused on Innovation That Drives Industries®. The company specializes in high-performance motor-generators, bidirectional SiC inverters, and advanced magnetic-bearing systems. Calnetix’s patented, underlying technologies have been in use since its inception in 1998, making it a world leader in the design and production of high-speed electromagnetic machines. 

The company’s technology portfolio and system integration capabilities have led to numerous development and production opportunities with industry leaders and many successful start-up subsidiaries focused on niche markets.