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DoD SBIR/STTR FY-2026 Release 1 is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This is an anticipated release for DoD SBIR/STTR, with expected topics including AI security, adversarial machine learning, autonomous cyber operations, and LLM security.
The program aims to stimulate technological innovation by strengthening the role of small businesses in meeting DoD research and development needs, delivering innovative technology to the Warfighter, and growing the defense industrial base through commercialization.
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SBIR/STTR is now Reauthorized The SBIR and STTR programs have been reauthorized and the DoW is issuing BAAs on a new monthly schedule. The DoW Services and Components may elect to release topics under these monthly BAAs throughout fiscal year 2026, and the Navy will participate in several of them.
The monthly BAAs will be pre-released on the first Wednesday of each month with each release having corresponding open and close dates applicable to the topics within that release. for announcement of revised solicitations. Please monitor DSIP for the most up to date information regarding SBIR/STTR Program impacts specific to program reauthorization.
DoW FY 2026 SBIR/STTR BAA Solicitation Schedule * Navy Participation in the BAA Release No. Pre-Release Opens Closes Release 1 * 13-Apr-26 5-May-26 3-Jun-26 Release 2 * 6-May-26 27-May-26 24-Jun-26 Release 3 3-Jun-26 24-Jun-26 22-Jul-26 Release 4 1-Jul-26 22-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Release 5 5-Aug-26 26-Aug-26 23-Sep-26 Release 6 2-Sep-26 23-Sep-26 21-Oct-26 Navy SBIR News & Announcements DoW/Navy FY-26 Release 2 SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Pre-release 5/6/26 Opens 5/27/26 Closes 6/24/26 ( 12:00pm ET ) The Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR/STTR FY-26 Release 2 topics are now in pre-release.
These BAAs include 6 conventional SBIR topics, 3 Direct to Phase II SBIR topics and 2 conventional STTR topics. There are no Navy "Open Topic" Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) in this release. The pre-release period is 6 May through 26 May and allows for direct communication between small businesses and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions about the topics.
The solicitations open to proposal submission on 27 May and close 24 June at 12:00 p. m. EDT.
A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response. The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 10 June 2026.
Navy FY-26 Release 2 SBIR Instructions & Topics Navy FY-26 Release 2 STTR Instructions & Topics DoW DSIP BAA Submission & Information Website DoW/Navy FY-26 Release 1 SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Pre-released 4/13/26 Opened 5/6/26 Closes 6/3/26 ( 12:00pm ET ) The CSO contains one SBIR Phase I Open Topic from the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).
Awards under this Open Topic will use Other Transaction (OT) agreements to accelerate prototyping and transition. The pre-release period is through 5 May and allows for direct communication between small businesses and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions about the topics. The solicitations open to proposal submission on 6 May and close 3 June at 12:00 p.
m. EDT. A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response.
The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 20 May. DSIP ) system until September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. The DoW Topic Q&A system is available at www.
dodsbirsttr. mil/topics-app/ . Please note: In Topic Q&A, all questions and answers are posted electronically for general viewing.
Identifying information for the questioner and respondent is not posted. Navy FY-26 Release 1 SBIR Instructions & Topics Navy FY-26 Release 1 STTR Instructions & Topics DoW FY 2026 Release 1 BAA Instructions SBIR BAA & Direct to Phase II Preface & Instructions Direct to Phase II BAA Preface & Instructions SBIR CSO BAA Preface & Instructions STTR BAA Preface & Instructions DoW 25.
B STTR BAA Preface & Instructions DoW DSIP BAA Submission & Information Website [5/27/26] Navy SBIR Office Hours 5/28/25 --> The Navy SBIR will host its next virtual Office Hours on Wednesday June 24 at 12:00 p. m. ET.
This is a one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program as well as updates, and allowing you the space to ask questions. Learn more about Navy SBIR Office Hours and register for the next event Here [5/6/26] Navy SBIR Open Topic Webinar 5/28/25 --> The Navy hosted an Open Topic Webinar on Wednesday May 6. This webinar focused on technical aspects of the open topic DON26BX01-NP001 .
You can view the webinar and download the slide presentation Here [4/16/26] Navy Launch - Accelerating Commercial Success for Navy SBIR Phase II Awardees NAVY Launch is an intensely focused program for Navy SBIR Phase II awardees to explore, define (or redefine), and implement a commercialization strategy. Navy Launch has presented 8 virtual Commercialization workshops and now will be presenting 3 Private Capital Forum Events.
IP and IP Protection , and will be held on March 31, 2026. --> The next 2026 Navy Launch Private Capital Forum Event will take place on August 13, 2026 in Austin, TX. Learn about these great opportunities available to you!
Here --> Visit Navy Launch Website We are presenting a series of live Private Capital Forums with the next one being held on November 20. [ Info & Registration ] --> [05/06/25] New DoW and Navy SBIR/STTR BAA Calendar The SBIR and STTR programs have been reauthorized and the DoW is issuing BAAs on a new monthly schedule.
The DoW Services and Components may elect to release topics under these monthly BAAs throughout fiscal year 2026, and the Navy will participate in several of them. * ). The Navy's participation in these releases are subject to change.
View DoW SBIR/STTR Calendar DoW FY 2026 SBIR/STTR BAA Solicitation Schedule * Navy Participation in the BAA Release No. Pre-Release Opens Closes Release 1 * 13-Apr-26 5-May-26 3-Jun-26 Release 2 * 6-May-26 27-May-26 24-Jun-26 Release 3 3-Jun-26 24-Jun-26 22-Jul-26 Release 4 1-Jul-26 22-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Release 5 5-Aug-26 26-Aug-26 23-Sep-26 Release 6 2-Sep-26 23-Sep-26 21-Oct-26 [04-20-26] New Navy Transitions Newsletter is Here!
This edition highlights important Transitions news such as: SBIR Reauthorization Passed!
Learn about the changes from Navy SBIR/STTR Program Director Brian Shipley Strategic Breakthrough Awards First-time SBIR participant Pareto Frontier secures Phase III award for tactical communications solution Product/technology positioning in Navy STP Navy�s Rapid Capabilities Office accelerates capability delivery to Sailors and Marines View/Download Your Copy Here (PDF Format) [02-25-26] NAVY SBIR/STTR FY-24 Year in Review The Department of the Navy (DON) has just released its FY-24 SBIR/STTR Year in Review report which highlights many of the program's successes and statistics for the FY-24 period.
This report is a comprehensive one year look at the DON SBIR/STTR programs for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that examines the programs� approach, portfolio, and impact during the fiscal year.
View / Download Navy SBIR/STTR FY-24 Year in Review View / Download Navy SBIR/STTR FY-23 Year in Review View / Download Navy SBIR/STTR FY-22 Year in Review [10-23-23] Navy's Policy on Selectable, Not Funded Proposals from other Agencies: It is the policy of the Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR/STTR programs to only accept and evaluate proposals received in accordance with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive (PD) : In response to stated Agency topics contained in a Phase I [PD .
4(a)] or direct to Phase II [PD . 4(b)(1)(ii)] solicitation issued by DON In response to DON Phase I contract deliverable requirements for merit-based Phase II evaluation [PD . 4(b)(4)] In response to a Request for Proposal for a sequential Phase II as a follow-on award to a current DON award [PD .
4(b)(5)] In response to a Request for Proposal for a subsequent Phase II from a firm that has a Phase I award from another agency. [PD . 4(b)(7)] A Selectable, Not Funded proposal from another Agency is not a proposal in response to a DON solicitation nor is it an award that can be leveraged as a sequential or subsequent Phase II.
View SBIR News & Announcements Archive To report Fraud, Waste or Abuse please visit www. secnav. navy.
mil/ig/Pages/ComplaintProcedure. aspx Dates and topics subject to change -->
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses engaged in scientific research and development. Specific eligibility will be detailed in the solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by program and phase (Phase I typically $50,000 to $275,000; Phase II typically $500,000 to $1.8 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
DoD SBIR/STTR FY-2026 Release 1 is funded by Department of Defense (DoD). 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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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.
DoD SBIR Broad Agency Announcement for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program is a grant from the Department of Defense that funds small business innovation in chemical and biological defense technologies. The program seeks research and development of novel detection, protection, decontamination, and medical countermeasure solutions against chemical and biological threats. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based small businesses with relevant scientific and technical expertise. Phase I awards support initial feasibility research, while Phase II awards fund full R&D toward prototype development. Topics include agent detection sensors, protective equipment, medical diagnostics, and therapeutics for CBRN threats.
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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