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AF CyberWorx is hosting topics in this funding round through the SBIR/STTR programs, offering opportunities for businesses to align their solutions with objectives such as AI/ML-Enhanced Risk Management Framework and AI/ML-Generated Decoy Networks.
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Air and Space Force Specific Topic Opportunities: DoW SBIR 26. BZ Release 1 Pre-Release: April 13, 2026┃Open Date: May 6, 2026┃Close Date: June 6, 2026 * Dates are subject to change Air Force Specific Topic Opportunities: DoW STTR 26. TZ Release 1 Pre-Release: April 13, 2026┃Open Date: May 6, 2026┃Close Date: June 6, 2026 * Dates are subject to change Air and Space Force Specific Topic Opportunities: DoW SBIR 26.
BZ Release 2 Pre-Release: May 6, 2026┃Open Date: May 27, 2026┃Close Date: June 24, 2026 * Dates are subject to change The Specific Topic seeks innovative solutions for a very particular problem set that is defined by an Air Force end user or customer. Sometimes, the topics and requirements are not a dual-use capability and are specific to the DoD.
Overall, Specific Topics have clearly-defined requirements and a known Air Force customer built into the topic solicitation. Small businesses are able to directly propose solutions to specific DAF needs, and upon award for a Phase I, Phase II, or D2P2, will work with that specified end user to address the capability gap or problem statement put forth in the solicitation.
For Industry - Click Here For Government - Click Here Period of Performance: Up to 6 months On contract to conduct Technical Feasibility Two deliverables (preliminary & final reports) Prepare for Phase II application Conduct technical feasibility study but not required to find a new Customer & End User, baked in with requirements definition Objective: Continue the research/R&D effort from the completed Phase I OR from a Direct-to-Phase II award where the proposal has sufficient scientific and technical feasibility and merit despite the lack of a Phase I award.
This project further develops the technology solution for the DAF stated need.
Period of Performance: Up to 24-months Milestone Deliverables IAW Proposal Milestone Schedule Direct to Phase II (D2P2) Period of Performance: Up to 24-months Milestone Deliverables IAW Proposal Milestone Schedule Must demonstrate technical merit Feasibility study must be completed without SBIR/STTR funds INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL DURING THE OPEN SOLICITATION PERIOD?
Learn more about current and future solicitations, and Submit Your Proposal here . Remember, the solicitation is the final authoritative source of requirements. A SBIR/STTR proposal for any DoW component must be submitted through the online DoW Submission website.
The Specific Topic typically follows the OSD BAA Solicitation Schedule. Training Materials Contact Us Specific Topic solicitations are dependent upon the relevant Air Force or Space Force end user. Airmen and Guardians must work with the SBIR/STTR Specific Topic Program to define a Topic as a Problem Statement, defining requirements listing them in specific Requests for Proposals that meet limited scope solution sets.
Interested program offices will receive funding from AFWERX to use for their Specific Topic solicitations, and funding decisions will likely be made and prioritized based upon alignment with DoW priorities. As of FY24, Specific Topic solicitation opportunities are open to all DAF organizations. *Always reference the Solicitation Instructions for information specific to the Topic your proposal is aligned with.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $140,000 for a 6-month effort (Phase I) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Call N0001425SBC03 For Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global Opportunity: GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security is sponsored by Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global. This BAA Call seeks proposals for the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security. It funds the development of artificial intelligence solutions for maritime security applications, focusing on innovative AI algorithms for challenging maritime scene perception scenarios using real-world or synthetic data from UxV platforms. The program aims to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, leading to revolutionary dual-use capability for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and the commercial marketplace. White papers are highly encouraged and due May 23, 2025, with full proposals due June 23, 2025.
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