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DoD SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 5: "Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles for Rapid Adaptation, Collaborative Sensing, Navigation, and Autonomy" (DPA26BZ05-DV021) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) via DoD.
This grant seeks the development and demonstration of a modular, open-architecture autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platform that enables rapid payload adaptation, scalable fleet deployment, advanced multi-vehicle collaboration, and resilient autonomous navigation. The architecture should be open/modular for hardware reconfiguration and adhere to open software standards for plug-and-play sensors/comms/nav/autonomy stacks.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by topic (Standard Phase I SBIR and STTR topics generally range from $100k to $315k, while several Direct to Phase II topics from the Navy, Air Force, and DARPA offer awards up to $2m or $3m). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DoD SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 5: "Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles for Rapid Adaptation, Collaborative Sensing, Navigation, and Autonomy" (DPA26BZ05-DV021) are due September 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DoD SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 5: "Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles for Rapid Adaptation, Collaborative Sensing, Navigation, and Autonomy" (DPA26BZ05-DV021) is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) via DoD. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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