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DoD SBIR 26. 1 Solicitation is a Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research program that funds U.S. small businesses developing dual-use technologies with commercial and military potential. The 26.
1 solicitation includes topics across DARPA, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Space Development Agency, Special Operations Command, and other DoD components.
Specific FY26 topic areas include Mars solar array technology, lunar power transfer, semiconductor and quantum materials production in space, hybrid powertrain technologies, CFD tools for advanced propulsion, very low Earth orbit control surfaces, and quantum computing hardware benchmarking. Phase I awards typically range from $50,000 to $250,000.
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Topics and solicitations are known by many names including Request for Proposals (RFP), Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), or simply Topic/Solicitation. No matter what it's called, they outline specific rules and guidance on how to prepare a response, also called an application or a proposal. Participating Agencies post SBIR/STTR funding opportunities on a regular periodic basis throughout the year.
Some agencies have multiple solicitations throughout the year, while others may only have one solicitation release each year. Once you identify a relevant agency to target, learn more about that specific Funding planner with estimated dates. All agencies have a 45 day lead in period.
DHS is from September to October 2025, DoD has multiple dates, DOE is from May to August, and September to January, DOT is February to April, ED is November to January 2026, EPA is April to June, HHS is April to May, June to August, and September to November, NASA is February to April, May to June, and August to October, NOAA is November to February 2026, NSF is January to April, June to August, and USDA is June to August.
of Defense releases are the first Wednesday of each month, and closes the last Wednesday of the following month (e.g., opens 03/26/2025, closes 04/23/25) Select a Solicitation Status Department Of Agriculture ⮡ National Institute of Food and Agriculture ⮡ National Institute of Standards and Technology ⮡ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ⮡ Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ⮡ Defense Logistics Agency ⮡ Defense Microelectronics Activity ⮡ Defense Threat Reduction Agency ⮡ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ⮡ Office for Chemical and Biological Defense ⮡ Office of the Secretary of Defense ⮡ Space Development Agency ⮡ Special Operations Command ⮡ Strategic Capabilities Office ⮡ Institute of Education Sciences ⮡ Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services / National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Department of Health and Human Services ⮡ Administration for Community Living ⮡ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health ⮡ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ⮡ Food and Drug Administration ⮡ National Institutes of Health Department of Homeland Security ⮡ Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction ⮡ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ⮡ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office SBIR Program ⮡ Science and Technology Directorate Department of the Interior Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (92) National Science Foundation Nuclear Regulatory Commission Small Business Administration Showing 1-10 of 92 results Mars Solar Array Technology (MSAT) Innovations Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Subtopic Problem Statement/Description:...
Mars and Lunar Power Transfer Technology Development Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Subtopic Problem Statement/Description:... Catalyzing High-Throughput In-Space Production of Semiconductors and Quantum Materials (CHIPS-QM) Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Subtopic Problem Statement/Description:...
Hybrid Powertrain Technologies Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Hybrid powertrain technologies comprise all of the major pieces of electrified vehicles that enable multiple energy sources to combine to propel the aircraft forward. A common example would be a system where batteries, though an electric powertrain system,...
Modernization of CFD Tools for Advanced Propulsion Applications Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Predictive, analytical modeling of subcritical combustion physics is a challenge that bridges several state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice limitations of currently available models. Practically all spacecraft propulsion systems operate in a subcritical...
Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO) Control Surfaces Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Very low Earth orbits (VLEOs), defined as 80 – 400 km (ref.) , are becoming of interest due to uncertainties in their composition, ionization levels, and movement patterns1. In particular, The altitude ranges from ~80 to ~160 km— that is, the D- and...
Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Quantum computing offers the possibility of strong computational advantage that can influence a wide range of computational fields, but that advantage requires scoping out and determining the abilities of quantum hardware for specific use cases. The goal of...
Flight Test Measurement Technologies Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 NASA continues to use flight research as a critical element in the maturation of technology. This includes developing test techniques that improve the control of in-flight test conditions, expand measurement and analysis methodologies, and improve test data...
Mars Exploration Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Suit Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 This subtopic is soliciting development of systems to fill the base functions of an advanced portable life support system for extravehicular activity (EVA) suits on the Martian surface which could also be applicable to the lunar surface. It seeks to address...
Sample Handling, Processing, and Control for In-Situ Lunar and Planetary Science Instruments Open Release Date: April 21, 2026 Open Date: April 21, 2026 Close Date: May 21, 2026 Technologies are sought to enable sample handling, processing, and control during future in-situ lunar and planetary missions. The proposed technologies should address critical gaps between the state of the art and technology needs that directly address...
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
SBIR/STTR Programs (Defense Health Agency) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) - Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR/STTR Programs fund biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Priority research domains include digital health systems, AI-enabled triage, and physiological analytics.
Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Invests in U.S. small businesses pursuing advanced R&D and high-impact technical solutions, including in cybersecurity, that can ultimately transition into operational defense systems, national-security environments, and commercial markets. The program is mission-driven and spans every major defense component.
The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
SBIR/STTR Programs (Defense Health Agency) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) - Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR/STTR Programs fund biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Priority research domains include digital health systems, AI-enabled triage, and physiological analytics.
SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR and STTR programs support U.S. small businesses in developing high-risk, high-impact medical materiel technologies with potential for wider commercialization, including those that could leverage AI for warfighter health and survival. This program seeks proposals that demonstrate both technical innovation and real clinical relevance in areas such as trauma care, battlefield triage, far-forward telemedicine, and digital health systems with AI-enabled triage.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.