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DoW SBIR SPECIFIC TOPIC 26. BZ RELEASE 2 is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX and SpaceWERX). This solicitation seeks innovative solutions to particular problem sets defined by Department of the Air Force (DAF) end-users or customers.
The solicitation topic outlines specific defense use cases and clearly defines the DAF requirements to achieve a solution. This is part of the broader AFWERX and SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR programs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. Must meet specific requirements outlined in the topic. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
DoW SBIR SPECIFIC TOPIC 26.BZ RELEASE 2 is funded by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX and SpaceWERX). 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.
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The solicitation lists 2 required documents: SAM.gov registration and Existing Phase II SBIR/STTR contract. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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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.
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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