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AFWERX Specific Topic 26. BZ & 26. TZ Release 5 (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (AFWERX).
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) features SBIR & STTR topics with Direct-to-Phase II and Phase I opportunities seeking solutions in areas such as advanced computing and software, advanced materials, directed energy, hypersonics, microelectronics, integrated network systems-of-systems, trusted AI and autonomy, integrated sensing and cyber, quantum sciences, and advanced infrastructure & manufacturing.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit U.S. small businesses meeting SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements (500 or fewer employees, primarily U.S. owned and controlled). STTR requires a research institution partner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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AFWERX Specific Topic 26.BZ & 26.TZ Release 5 (SBIR/STTR) is funded by Department of the Air Force (AFWERX). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Specific Topic 26.BZ & 26.TZ Release 5 (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (AFWERX). This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) release features 9 SBIR & STTR topics with Direct-to-Phase II and Phase I opportunities. It seeks solutions in advanced computing and software, advanced materials, directed energy, hypersonics, microelectronics, integrated network systems-of-systems, trusted AI and autonomy, integrated sensing and cyber, quantum sciences, and advanced infrastructure & manufacturing.
Open Topic (AFWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I) is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (AFWERX). The AFWERX Open Topic SBIR/STTR program funds emerging technologies to deliver Air Force and Space Force capabilities. Phase I involves a 3-month feasibility study where small businesses work to identify an Air Force end-user and customer, aiming for a Customer Memorandum to proceed to Phase II prototyping. The program seeks dual-use technologies, applicable to both defense and non-defense markets.
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.
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