Innsightful Awarded DARPA SBIR for AI-Powered Suicide Detection and Inclusive Mental Health Support

by | Aug 25, 2025 | News

We’re honored to announce that Innsightful has been awarded by DARPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for our work on AI-powered support for suicide detection and inclusive mental health care.

This milestone comes at a critical time. According to the United States Department of Defense Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2023:
DARPA has long recognized the challenge. Through initiatives such as the STRENGTHEN program, DARPA is looking to advance novel, neuroscience- and engineering-informed approaches to emotional resilience, cognitive flexibility and suicide prevention. 
Innsightful is uniquely positioned to contribute. As a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2020, we have developed an AI-powered wearable and platform that continuously monitors physiological signals and supports real-time, personalized interventions for stress, emotional fluctuations and mental fatigue.
 With DARPA’s support, we aim to accelerate our vision of a human-centred co-pilot for mental wellness — one that supports service members and their care teams with scalable, inclusive technology, without replacing human judgement or care.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners, military communities and technical specialists dedicated to advancing safe, responsible, and impactful mental health technology.

More About DARPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

DARPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive federal initiative designed to accelerate breakthrough technologies by partnering with innovative small companies. Through a multi-phase structure, the program supports early-stage research, prototype development, and the transition of high-impact capabilities to operational use across national security domains. Proposals are evaluated by subject-matter experts and program managers, who assess a company’s technical approach, feasibility, and potential to address pressing defense challenges. Only a select set of applicants advance to negotiation and potential award, reflecting DARPA’s commitment to investing in technologies with transformative promise. Companies selected for SBIR awards benefit not only from research funding but also from the opportunity to collaborate closely with DARPA program teams, operational stakeholders, and technical communities across the Department of Defense. Additional details about DARPA, the SBIR process, and current solicitations can be found on the agency’s official website and social media channels.

About Innsightful

Innsightful combines AI-based wearable technology and an advanced app to deliver immediate and long-term mental health management. The innovative wristband monitors anxiety and stress symptoms, providing personalized, real-time interventions through the Innsightful App. Designed by psychological health experts and trusted by top institutions, Innsightful offers a holistic approach to emotional wellness, making it a leader in personalized mental health solutions.  For more information, please visit www.innsightful.com.