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In Aim Technologies Corporation Certified Under Louisiana’s Hudson Initiative

Posted: October 2025

 

In Aim Technologies Corporation (IATC) has been officially certified by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) as a Small Entrepreneurship under the state’s Hudson Initiative. The certification, valid from October 20, 2025, through October 20, 2026 (Certification No. 30390), recognizes IATC as an active participant in Louisiana’s statewide effort to increase small business access to public procurement and contracting opportunities.

The Hudson Initiative helps Louisiana-based small businesses like IATC engage more effectively with state agencies and large contractors. Through this program, IATC gains greater visibility in the state’s purchasing network and can leverage new opportunities to supply advanced technology and manufacturing solutions to public-sector clients.

“The Hudson Initiative complements our long-term growth strategy,” said Dr. Fareed Dawan, Founder and CEO of IATC. “It positions us to compete for state-level contracts while continuing to strengthen our R&D and manufacturing capacity for energy, defense, and technology commercialization.”

 

IATC is using the Hudson Initiative as a platform to expand its operational reach, pursue supplier relationships across Louisiana, and align with the state’s goals for small business innovation and economic resilience.

In Aim Technologies Corporation Receives Louisiana SEBD Certification

Posted: October 2025

 

In Aim Technologies Corporation (IATC) has been officially certified as a Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) enterprise by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). The certification, issued through the Division of Small and Emerging Business Development, recognizes IATC’s potential for growth as a supplier and for innovation in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.

The SEBD Certification (No. 30390) is effective October 20, 2025, and valid through October 20, 2035. This designation enables IATC to access LED’s technical assistance, business development resources, and entrepreneurial support programs to strengthen its operational and management capacity.

 

“This certification reflects IATC’s continued commitment to advancing Louisiana’s innovation economy,” said Dr. Fareed Dawan, Founder and CEO of IATC. “We are leveraging this opportunity to expand our R&D infrastructure, scale our technology and IP commercialization efforts, and build capacity as a future supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency and the Department of Defense.”

 

As a Baton Rouge–based company, IATC focuses on developing high-performance materials, additive manufacturing processes, and semiconductor-level technologies that support energy and defense innovation. The SEBD certification reinforces IATC’s role in bridging academic research and applied engineering to strengthen the region’s industrial base and national competitiveness.

 

IATC Named Small Business Concern for NASA MPLAN 2024 STTR Partnership

Posted: July 2024

 

In Aim Technologies Corporation (IATC) has been selected as the Small Business Concern (SBC) partner under the NASA MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) 2024 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiative.

 

As part of this national program, Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was one of 23 minority-serving institutions selected by NASA to receive funding to strengthen research and technology capabilities in support of NASA’s mission to advance science, exploration, and innovation.

 

Through the MPLAN 2024 award, IATC collaborates with Southern University and NASA researchers on X-Ray 3D Printing of Nanocomposites for Additive Manufacturing and Exploration (AME) — a project designed to advance materials and manufacturing technologies for space applications.

 

This partnership aligns with IATC’s mission to connect university-based research, federal innovation programs, and industry-driven technology commercialization—expanding pathways for inclusive participation in the national innovation ecosystem.

 

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Founder & CEO Featured as TEDx Baton Rouge 2023 Speaker

Posted: July 2023

 

 

Dr. Fareed Dawan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of In Aim Technologies Corporation (IATC) and professor of mechanical engineering at Southern University and A&M College, was selected as a featured TEDx Baton Rouge 2023 Speaker.

 

In his talk, Dr. Dawan shared his journey from early curiosity in computing to pioneering research in advanced manufacturing and nanotechnology. His work explores how innovations in micro- and nano-scale engineering can transform materials for use in the energy, aerospace, and personal health industries.

 

A native of Baton Rouge, Dr. Dawan continues to champion the role of historically Black colleges and universities in global innovation and workforce development. Through his leadership at IATC, he remains committed to empowering future generations of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to build solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Source: TEDxBatonRouge.com

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