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DoD SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - various components (e.g., DARPA, Navy). The DoD SBIR/STTR programs encourage small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide an incentive to profit from commercialization of innovations that address specific defense needs.
The DoD issues Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) with various technical topics for scientific study and experimentation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with the research capability and technical expertise to contribute to DoD's research and development missions. Proposals must be submitted in response to a specific, open topic under an active BAA. Mandatory foreign disclosure requirements apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
DoD SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD) - various components (e.g., DARPA, Navy). 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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