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DoD SBIR 26. BZ Release 1 is a grant from the Department of the Air Force (AFWERX) that funds innovative small businesses to conduct defense-related R&D for USSOCOM through the Small Business Innovation Research program. This release includes Direct to Phase II open topics: SOC26BZ01-DV001 (Compact UUV Borne LIDAR System) and SOC26BZ01-DV002 (IRONWALKER).
Phase I awards support feasibility studies up to $200,000; Phase II awards support continued R&D up to $2 million. Phase III supports commercialization but is not federally funded through SBIR. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based Small Business Concerns (SBCs); STTR efforts also require a nonprofit research institution partner.
Proposals were accepted via DSIP beginning May 6, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
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SBIR 26. BZ Release 1 – Submissions Open May 6, 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Submit NLT 03 June 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (Noon) The purpose of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to strengthen the role of innovative Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D).
The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program stimulates a partnership of ideas and technologies between innovative SBCs and non-profit Research Institutions. By providing awards to SBCs for cooperative R/R&D efforts with Research Institutions, the SBIR and STTR programs assist the U.S. small business and research communities by supporting the commercialization of innovative technologies.
The SBIR/STTR programs employ a phased process: Phase I: Phase I involves a solicitation of contract proposals or grant applications to conduct feasibility-related experimental or theoretical R/R&D related to described agency requirements. These requirements, as defined by agency topics contained in a solicitation, may be general or narrow in scope, depending on the needs of the agency.
The object of this phase is to determine the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the proposed effort and the quality of performance of the SBC with a relatively small agency investment before consideration of further Federal support in Phase II. Phase II: The object of Phase II is to continue the R/R&D effort from the completed Phase I.
Direct to Phase II: Department of War may issue a Phase II SBIR award to an SBC that did not receive a Phase I SBIR or STTR award for that R/R&D. Direct to Phase II involves a solicitation of contract proposals and the SBC’s proposal must demonstrate the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the ideas that appear to have commercial potential.
Phase III: The objective of Phase III, where appropriate, is for the small business to pursue commercialization objectives resulting from the Phase I/II R/R&D activities. The SBIR/STTR programs do not fund Phase III.
13 April 2026: Topic issued for pre-release 06 May 2026: USSOCOM begins accepting proposals via DSIP 20 May 2026: DSIP Topic Q&A closes to new questions at 12:00 PM ET 03 June 2026: Deadline for receipt of proposals no later than 12:00 PM ET Special Areas of Interest Direct to Phase II Open Topics: SOC26BZ01-DV001: COMPACT UUV BORNE LIDAR SYSTEM SOC26BZ01-DV002: IRONWALKER Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees Review Topic Instructions: Click Here to Review Review the transcript from the Q&A Telecon: Click Here to Review Submit your proposal: Click Here to Submit (Submit NLT 03 June 2026 12:00 PM ET) For event-related questions, please contact SBIR
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Innovative Small Business Concerns (SBCs) and non-profit Research Institutions for cooperative STTR efforts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200K (Phase I); Up to $2M (Phase II) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. This effort will be executed through a two-stage approach using two separate award mechanisms: this FY12 Outcomes Consortium Development Award, which will enable the consortium to lay the groundwork for the research project, including proof of concept, and the FY14 Outcomes Consortium Award, which will support the execution of the full research project. Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-12-OCRP-OCDA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.3M total program funding.
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