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DoD SBIR 2026.2/STTR 2026.B Phase I is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). A competitive program that encourages small businesses to engage in federal R&D with potential for commercialization. The 2026. 2 release covers multiple components (Army, Navy, Air Force) and was restored following the March 2026 reauthorization.
Application snapshot: target deadline April 7, 2026; published funding information Up to $150,000 - $250,000; eligibility guidance U. S. -based for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees.
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Congressional authority for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs has expired as of September 30, 2025. If no further action is taken by Congress, federal agencies may not be able to award funding under SBIR/STTR programs and SBIR/STTR solicitations may be delayed, cancelled, or rescinded.
Current applicants and awardees should reach out directly to participating agencies with questions regarding active awards or applications. SBIR/STTR - America's Seed Fund - Powered by SBA Powered by the Small Business Administration Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research.
Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision.
Average number of companies funded per year Equity or IP ownership taken by the government Participating in America's Seed Fund happens in three phases. II. Technology Development Take your product to the commercial market or sell in the multi-billion dollar federal contracting marketplace Do you have an idea for a specific scientific or technology solution?
Explore opportunities for funding to take your idea from concept to commercialization. With help from organizations that support technology entrepreneurs like you With the help of supporting organizations America's Seed Fund provides funding with the freedom to manage your business your way. SBIR-STTR-Tibbetts Award Winner - re: 3D, Inc.
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Learn more about the SBIR/STTR process Watch our video tutorials → Breaking down barriers by increasing access to funding The SBIR and STTR programs fund a portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. -based for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $150,000 - $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 7, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) FY 2027 Solicitation is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). Requests pre-proposals for technology demonstrations at military installations to validate innovations in soil/water management, munitions response, and corrosion mitigation. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation An official website of the United States government Official websites use .mil .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, Other Chemicals of Concern For mobile, landscape view is recommended. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation ESTCP released a solicitation on January 8, 2026. ESTCP projects are formal demonstrations in which innovative technologies are rigorously evaluated. Demonstrations are conducted at DoW facilities and sites to document improved efficiency, enhanced resilience, and cost savings. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation Below are instructions and cost spreadsheets for submitting a pre-proposal. Researchers from Federal organizations, universities, and private industry can apply for ESTCP funding. DoW organizations should refer to the FY27 DoW instructions, other Federal organizations should refer to the FY27 Federal Instructions, and private industry and universities should refer to the FY27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructions. To view the BAA, visit the website here . The due date for all pre-proposals is March 12, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET. Submittals must follow the directions as described in the instructions. All pre-proposals must respond to a Topic Area associated with the solicitation; Topic Areas are provided below. Please note the icons on the right of each Topic Area denote the organization type that may address the Topic Area. A separate FY 2027 ESTCP Solicitation for Topic Areas related to Installation Energy and Water will be released in early February with responses due in early April. FY27 ESTCP DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP Federal Outside DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP BAA PreProposal Instructions Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Application snapshot: target deadline March 12, 2026; published funding information $500,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Federal agencies, universities, and private sector organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) FY 2027 Solicitation - Installation Energy & Water is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). Focuses on demonstrations of innovative technologies that enhance energy and water resilience at Department of Defense installations, including the Navy's shore infrastructure. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation - Installation Energy & Water An official website of the United States government Official websites use .mil .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, Other Chemicals of Concern For mobile, landscape view is recommended. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation - Installation Energy & Water The ESTCP Installation Energy & Water FY 2027 solicitation was released February 3, 2026. ESTCP projects are formal demonstrations in which innovative technologies are rigorously evaluated. Demonstrations are conducted at DoW facilities and sites to document improved efficiency, enhanced resilience, and cost savings. ESTCP FY 2027 Solicitation - Installation Energy & Water Below are instructions and cost spreadsheets for submitting a pre-proposal. Researchers from Federal organizations, universities, and private industry can apply for ESTCP funding. DoW organizations should refer to the FY27 DoW instructions, other Federal organizations should refer to the FY27 Federal Instructions, and private industry and universities should refer to the FY27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructions. To view the BAA, visit the website here . The due date for all pre-proposals is March 26, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET. Submittals must follow the directions as described in the instructions. All pre-proposals must respond to a Topic Area associated with the solicitation; Topic Areas are provided below. Please note the icons on the right of each Topic Area denote the organization type that may address the Topic Area. FY27 ESTCP EW DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP EW Federal Outside DoW Pre-Proposal Instructions FY27 ESTCP EW BAA Pre-Proposal Instructions Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Other Chemicals of Concern Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization) 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646 Washington, DC 20301-3500 About DoD | DoD Information Quality | No Fear Act | Plain Language | Privacy Program | USA.gov Application snapshot: target deadline March 26, 2026; published funding information See official notice; eligibility guidance Private industry, academia, and federal research laboratories. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP): Investigator-Initiated Research Award is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). Supports research in specified Congressional topic areas which frequently include autoimmune diseases, food allergies, and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Peer Reviewed Medical, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. An official website of the United States government Official websites use .mil A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of War organization. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Lapse in Federal Appropriations The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information. DEPARTMENT OF WAR - CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS Transforming Health Care through Innovative and Impactful Research FY26 Funded Research Programs > Alcohol and Substance Use Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Reconstructive Transplant Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Previously Funded Research Programs > Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson's Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Other Defense Health Program Support > Defense Medical Research and Development Archived Research Programs Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Previously Funded Programs Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Defense Medical Research and Development Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson's Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Reconstructive Transplant Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program Funding Opportunities Start Pre-Application (eBRAP) Previous Applicants (eReceipt) Synopsis of Open Program Funding Opportunities Avoiding Research Duplication Program Funding Opportunities Archives Program Consumer Reviewer Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Consumer Nomination Application Search Awards & Publications Two Tiered Review Process Vision – Improve the health, care, and well-being of all military Service Members, Veterans, and their families Mission – Encourage, identify, select and manage medical research projects of clear scientific merit that lead to impactful advances in health care of Service Members, Veterans and their Families. » Click on Image to View Program Summary Sheet » Click on Image to View Strategic Plan » Click on Image to View Program Glitz Sheet The Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), established in fiscal year 1999 (FY99), has supported research across the full range of science and medicine, with an underlying goal of enhancing the health, care, and well-being of military Service members, Veterans, retirees, and their family members. Program oversight is provided by a programmatic panel with joint military service and interagency representation. Application snapshot: target deadline May 30, 2026; published funding information $1,000,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance All academic institutions, including universities and medical centers Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction is sponsored by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Search Results Detail | Grants.gov An official website of the United States government **Official websites use .gov** A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. **Secure .gov websites use HTTPS** A **lock** ( ) or **https://** means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. * **Grants Learning Center** * How to Apply for Grants * **Applicant Resources** * Adobe Software Compatibility * Submitting UTF-8 Special Characters * Encountering Error Messages * Grantor Standard Language * Submitting UTF-8 Special Characters * **Applicant System-To-System** * Reference Implementation * **Grantor System-To-System** * Reference Implementation * SF-424 Individual Family * SF-424 Mandatory Family * SF-424 Short Organization Family * Post-Award Reporting Forms * Country and State Lists Updates * **Manage Subscriptions** * Program Management Office * Grants.gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Defense Threat Reduction Agency Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:HDTRA1-25-S-0001 Funding Opportunity Title:Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation:It is anticipated that a majority of the actions funded from this announcement will be in the form of grants; however, other instruments such as cooperative agreements (CAs) or other transactions (OTs) for research may also be awarded from this announcement. Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:12.351 -- Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jan 20, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 30, 2034 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 30, 2034 Archive Date:Oct 30, 2034 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 500,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility:See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements. Agency Name:Defense Threat Reduction Agency Description:** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC**MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026.** White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356612) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Unrestricted; open to universities, industry, and R&D organizations including FFRDCs. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (HR001124S0028) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Seeks revolutionary research in microsystems engineering, including novel design and fabrication for national security applications. Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance U. S. universities and other organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
AFWERX 26.1 SBIR Phase I Open Topic is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Air Force. A fast-track program for dual-use technologies with military and commercial application, ideal for AI, distributed sensors, and federated learning applications in infrastructure. Application snapshot: target deadline March 6, 2026; published funding information $75,000 - $150,000; eligibility guidance Small businesses seeking to solve Department of the Air Force challenges through commercial innovation. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.