AwardApr 28, 2026, 08:31 AM
GSIT Awarded $2.0M U.S. Army SBIR for Gemini-II Edge AI Platform
AI Summary
GSI Technology, Inc. announced it has been awarded a Phase-II U.S. Army xTech Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, valued at approximately $2.0 million. This non-dilutive R&D funding will support the design and development of a ruggedized edge AI platform utilizing the Gemini-II APU for tactical edge applications. The award validates the Gemini-II APU's capabilities for high-performance, low-SWaP computing and positions the company for potential future defense deployments.
Key Highlights
- GSIT awarded Phase-II U.S. Army xTech SBIR program for Gemini-II APU.
- Award valued at approximately $2.0 million in non-dilutive R&D funding.
- Funds will develop a ruggedized edge AI platform for the tactical edge.
- Platform to validate performance for real-time AI workloads like object detection.
- Positions Gemini-II for follow-on development and integration into defense systems.
- Reflects U.S. Army's focus on high-performance, low SWaP computing solutions.
- Funding is contingent upon achieving specified development milestones.