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"Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Supports U. S.
small businesses in developing innovative technologies with defense applications and commercial potential. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are eligible and encouraged to apply.
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# DoW Office for Small Business Innovation A **. mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. Office for Small Business Innovation Department of War Office for Small Business Innovation Search Office for Small Business Innovation: Search Search Office for Small Business Innovation: Search * [](https://www.
linkedin. com/company/dodsbirsttr "LinkedIn") * Archived Solicitations (via DSIP) * Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) * Fraud, Waste, and Abuse [](https://www. defensesbirsttr.
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defensesbirsttr. mil/) ## Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) oversees DoW Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.
These competitive programs are Congressionally-mandated set-asides to encourage domestic small businesses’ engagement in research and development, scientific excellence, and technological innovation through federal research fund investment in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy and accelerate Warfighter capabilities.
OUSW(R&E) serves as the Office of the Secretary of War's point of contact for Congress, the Small Business Administration (SBA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the interagency SBIR/STTR community. Our organization also seeks technology partnership opportunities within DoW and with other federal agencies. [](https://www.
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(We are currently only accepting speaker requests for virtual events.) For all other questions/inquiries, visit our Contact Us page! [](https://www.
defensesbirsttr. mil/) FY 2026 Solicitation Schedule [](https://www. defensesbirsttr.
mil/) **Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)** **Department of War (DoW) [](https://www. defensesbirsttr. mil/) DoW Office for Small Business Innovation The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 For Website Issues Contact: **Webmaster** [](https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees; principal investigator primarily employed by the small business; SDVOSB eligible and encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: up to $250,000; Phase II: up to $1,700,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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