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Page explicitly states 'Catapult moves at the speed of the Naval customer - no annual call for proposals' and 'Nominations are reviewed on an ongoing basis' -- rolling nomination process, no fixed deadline.
Navy Catapult is sponsored by Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs. Catapult leverages prior SBIR investment to accelerate technology development to meet Naval priorities with a second Phase II award. Projects are nominated by a Naval customer and approved based on Naval need, SBIR funding availability, and potential for additional non-SBIR funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business concerns that meet SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements and have a prior SBIR funding agreement. Projects must be nominated by a Naval customer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.7M to $13M per award (FY24: 69 new awards, $248M SBIR/STTR + $63M matching funds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Navy Catapult is funded by Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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