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Open date June 24, 2026; application due July 22, 2026.
"Manufacturing Technologies for Rydberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - SBIR XL" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Manufacturing Technologies for Rydberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - SBIR XL is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Seeks to demonstrate a low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) platform for real-time measurement and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors.
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Manufacturing Technologies for Ryberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS)-SBIR XL Manufacturing Technologies for Ryberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS)-SBIR XL AI Analysis Solicitation Details Details SBIR Documents ( 1 ) Documents ( 1 ) SBIR Opportunity Analysis The Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is seeking proposals under the SBIR program to develop a low-SWaP, ruggedized, and manufacturable platform for the real-time measurement, acquisition, and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors.
This effort requires co-integrating Rydberg photonic systems with flexible, low-latency control architectures to enable real-time processing of wideband RF signals.
Phase II contractors must deliver a system-level design and a laboratory prototype of a fully integrated photonic/electronic control and signal processing system that operates within a form factor under 10 liters, consumes less than 50 watts of power, and withstands temperatures from -10 to 55 degrees Celsius. Proposals for this opportunity must be submitted through the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR portal by July 22, 2026.
The DPA26BZ03-DV011 MANTRAS-SBIR XL program seeks to develop low-SWaP, ruggedized, and manufacturable platforms for real-time measurement and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors. These emerging quantum technologies offer broad carrier band reception, high sensitivity, and passive operability.
The objective is to overcome current challenges in developing low-SWaP photonic and optoelectronic systems, integrated optical frequency combs, and low-latency control systems that currently hinder the transition of Rydberg sensors from laboratory to deployable applications. The program aims to co-integrate Rydberg photonic systems with flexible, low-latency control architectures.
Phase I requires proof-of-concept for Rydberg-based receivers and signal processing algorithms. Phase II involves developing a system-level design and a laboratory prototype of a fully integrated photonic/electronic control and signal processing system, targeting a form factor of <10L and power consumption of <50W, with environmental ruggedness for operational temperatures (-10 to 55 °C) and vibration noise (0. 01 g2/Hz).
Phase III anticipates dual-use applications in DoD sensing and PNT, as well as commercial markets such as communications and spectrum awareness. Related SBIR/STTR Opportunities View Documents Access 1 attachments Source System Official Link Program Type SBIR - Phase II Application Due Jul 22, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Manufacturing Technologies for Rydberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - SBIR XL is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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