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AFWERX SBIR/STTR Program is sponsored by United States Air Force (USAF) or United States Space Force (USSF). The AFWERX SBIR/STTR program funds emerging technologies to deliver Air Force and Space Force capabilities and broaden access to disruptive innovation.
This includes efforts to connect novel commercial solutions with defense problem sets, de-risking Airmen and Guardian initiatives to fill capability gaps and transition technologies. Edge AI inference and low-resource computing are critical for many Air Force and Space Force applications.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses based in the United States with 500 or fewer employees. Principal investigator's primary employment must be with the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by topic (Phase I capped at $323,090; Phase II capped at $2,153,927, but can exceed these numbers). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AFWERX SBIR/STTR Program is funded by United States Air Force (USAF) or United States Space Force (USSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
SBIR SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations is sponsored by U.S. Air Force. DOD SBIR topic SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations. Component: U.S. Air Force. Command: SDA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): D2PII, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026.
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