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DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This is an umbrella announcement covering annual DoD SBIR/STTR solicitations, seeking innovative solutions from small businesses for national security challenges, with a focus on defense and dual-use applications. Specific topics related to AI computer vision ISR tracking would be released under this BAA.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants must meet the specific requirements outlined in each individual topic announcement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is funded by U.S. Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR BAA & CSO Release 5 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Program that funds innovative research and development by U.S. small businesses addressing specific defense technology needs across military departments and agencies. The program releases multiple topic areas per cycle through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), covering areas such as advanced materials, sensors, software, and autonomous systems. Eligible applicants are U.S. small business concerns; both Phase I proposals and Direct-to-Phase II proposals are accepted. Awards are typically up to $250,000 for Phase I and up to $2 million for Direct-to-Phase II. The most recent deadline was March 25, 2026.
DoD SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Release 1 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This grant program funds small businesses developing innovative technologies to meet defense research and development needs, advance capabilities for warfighters, and grow the defense industrial base through commercialization. It operates as an umbrella solicitation with new research topics released monthly across DoD services and components, which may include areas relevant to force protection, installation security, and base airspace awareness.
DOD SBIR 26.2 Phase I Annual Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. This grant funds small businesses conducting research and development on innovative technologies across a broad range of defense-related topics. Phase I awards provide funding to demonstrate technical feasibility. Successful Phase I recipients are eligible to compete for Phase II awards for full R&D and prototype development. Multiple DoD agencies participate, including DARPA and the Defense Logistics Agency.
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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