Richardson Awards Second Ramp Program Grant Adding To High-Tech R&D In The City

JP Analytical to receive incentive package to support the company's expansion, job creation, and continued operation following $1.25 million SBIR Phase II grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory.

JP Analytical has been awarded a $1.25 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory. In response, the City of Richardson has extended a RAMP incentive package valued at $50,000 to support the company’s continued growth in the community.

“We are excited to support JP Analytical’s expansion and their vision for advancing materials science in Richardson,” said City Manager Don Magner. “The company’s innovative work and planned growth align with our community’s strong focus on research, technology, and economic development.”

JP Analytical plans to utilize the RAMP funding to expand or relocate its current facility, potentially incorporate a particle accelerator into its research operations, and grow its team with a goal of creating 40 high-paying jobs over the next five years.

“We are excited about what we have been able to achieve in The IQ and thankful to the City of Richardson for its approval of our RAMP grant to help us continue our success,” said Khairun Nahar Jolly, President of JP Analytical. “The RAMP incentive will support our relocation efforts to expand our cleanroom facility and enable us to acquire new analytical equipment, which will play a critical role in advancing our Phase-II SBIR program. This will fuel our continued growth in the community as we continue to work towards bringing our innovative technologies from the research phase to commercialization.”

Richardson A Prime Location for R&D

Richardson continues to position itself as a hub for innovation, supported by partnerships with institutions such as the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The city offers a thriving business ecosystem, rich cultural amenities, and a high quality of life, making it an ideal home for companies like JP Analytical.

RAMP and the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®)

Richardson is among the state’s leaders in SBIR funding, and The Richardson IQ® is uniquely developed to host start-ups and scale-ups due to its flexibility and affordability.

RAMP Program Features:

• Financial Support: The program offers matching grants to qualifying businesses, enhancing financial resources for research and development projects.
• Phase I eligible companies may receive up to $50,000 in funding.
• Phase II eligible companies may receive up to an additional $100,000.

• Innovation Focus: Priority is given to projects that showcase innovative solutions, cutting-edge technologies, and advancements that enhance Richardson’s economic vitality. 

• Collaboration: The program promotes collaboration among businesses, research institutions, and the City to cultivate a vibrant, growth-oriented ecosystem.

• Streamlined Application: Businesses can apply through a simplified process on the Economic Development website, making it easy and efficient to access financial support.

RAMP Program Eligibility:

• The RAMP program provides funding to research-focused, for-profit, privately owned small businesses that have been awarded federal SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) or STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) Phase I or Phase II grants.

• Designed to support high-potential startups with strong commercial viability, the program requires recipients to be located in Richardson, or to relocate and operate within the city, for a minimum of five years after receiving funds.

RAMP Program Application:

About the City of Richardson

Located just north of Dallas, Richardson is a culturally diverse community offering a blend of urban amenities with exceptional suburban service. Richardson benefits from being home to

The University of Texas at Dallas, a research powerhouse. UT Dallas’ influence is felt in the presence of dynamic businesses in sectors such as advanced additive manufacturing, biotechnology, finance, software development, and R&D, as well as hosting incubators for entrepreneurial start-ups. Richardson’s thriving, innovation-focused economy creates numerous opportunities while also supporting a historically stable local government capable of delivering high quality-of-life and exemplary services for a diverse array of neighborhoods and multi-modal transportation options, enabling easy access to the entire DFW Metroplex. The community is regularly recognized in third-party rankings as one of the best places in the nation to live, raise a family, start a career, go to school, buy a home, and retire.

About JP Analytical

Founded in 2021, JP Analytical is a minority woman-owned and partnered business dedicated to driving innovation in materials research and development. Specializing in defect passivation technology and thin-film metrology, the company provides cutting-edge solutions for the semiconductor device industry, enhancing performance and reliability in a rapidly evolving field.