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FY26 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The U.S. DOT SBIR program funds early-stage technology development from small businesses, focusing on feasibility research on defined government problems. Topics include artificial intelligence applications, transportation safety analytics, hazardous materials packaging, battery safety, and transit planning.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: American-owned for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees; principal researcher must be employed by the business; SAM.gov registration required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $200,000–$300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY26 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). This SBIR Phase I solicitation funds feasibility research on defined government problems within transportation, with successful Phase I recipients eligible to compete for Phase II funding. Topics span artificial intelligence applications, transportation safety analytics, hazardous materials packaging, battery safety, and transit planning.
FY26 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The U. S. DOT SBIR program funds small businesses to engage in research and development that addresses transportation-related needs and has commercial potential. A pre-solicitation Q&A period is typically held before the full solicitation opens.
U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The U. S. DOT SBIR program offers funding for small businesses to engage in innovative research and development that addresses transportation challenges. The FY26 Phase I solicitation focuses on specific topics within the Department of Transportation's mission.
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