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SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD). The DOD SBIR/STTR programs provide federal research and development funding to small businesses for technological potential with commercialization incentives. These highly competitive programs encourage high-tech innovation and support the entrepreneurial sector.
The reauthorization in 2026 extended these programs through September 30, 2031, with new rules regarding proposal limits.
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Topics and solicitations are known by many names including Request for Proposals (RFP), Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), or simply Topic/Solicitation. No matter what it's called, they outline specific rules and guidance on how to prepare a response, also called an application or a proposal. Participating Agencies post SBIR/STTR funding opportunities on a regular periodic basis throughout the year.
Some agencies have multiple solicitations throughout the year, while others may only have one solicitation release each year. Once you identify a relevant agency to target, learn more about that specific Funding planner with estimated dates. All agencies have a 45 day lead in period.
DHS is from September to October 2025, DoD has multiple dates, DOE is from May to August, and September to January, DOT is February to April, ED is November to January 2026, EPA is April to June, HHS is April to May, June to August, and September to November, NASA is February to April, May to June, and August to October, NOAA is November to February 2026, NSF is January to April, June to August, and USDA is June to August.
of War releases are the first Wednesday of each month, and closes the last Wednesday of the following month (e.g., opens 03/26/2025, closes 04/23/25) Select a Solicitation Status Department Of Agriculture ⮡ National Institute of Food and Agriculture ⮡ National Institute of Standards and Technology ⮡ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ⮡ Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (10) ⮡ Defense Logistics Agency ⮡ Defense Microelectronics Activity ⮡ Defense Threat Reduction Agency ⮡ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ⮡ Office for Chemical and Biological Defense ⮡ Office of the Secretary of Defense (18) ⮡ Space Development Agency ⮡ Special Operations Command (1) ⮡ Strategic Capabilities Office ⮡ Institute of Education Sciences ⮡ Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services / National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Department of Health and Human Services (11) ⮡ Administration for Community Living ⮡ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (7) ⮡ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ⮡ Food and Drug Administration ⮡ National Institutes of Health (1) Department of Homeland Security ⮡ Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction ⮡ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ⮡ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office SBIR Program ⮡ Science and Technology Directorate Department of the Interior Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency (4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Science Foundation (268) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Small Business Administration Showing 1-10 of 350 results Cleaner for the Time Domain Reflectometer Tank Level Indicator Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Fouling on the TDR sensor used for TLI is a persistent problem.
The TDR is necessary to provide accurate and precise readings for fuel measurement. Over time, TDRs can experience sensor fouling through a buildup of crystallization and other contaminants on TDR...
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Inexpensive, highly maneuverable, commercially available unmanned aerial systems (UAS) threaten tactical forces, critical infrastructure, and installations. Current defenses are limited by cost, by the operator attention they require, and by their...
Optimally Packaged Assembly for Laser Systems (OPALS) Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 The Air Force requires light weight, compactly packaged optical systems to perform critical beam control functions for airborne high energy laser systems. The purpose of this topic is not to develop new outer moldlines or turret designs for airborne systems...
Reusable Illumination System Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 The PF300 flash bulbs, that provide high-intensity illumination for high-speed video acquisition, are no longer in production. The objective is to award a contract to a small business to engineer, design, and manufacture a modern, robust, reusable replacement...
Agile Autonomous Technical Data Package to Path Robotic Task Specification Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Here is a draft for a Direct to Phase II SBIR solicitation topic based on the technical capabilities of the data extraction and automated path-planning pipeline. The content has been carefully structured to be precise and concise while protecting all...
Shallow Jet Spurt Engineering Model Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 This topic seeks the development of a computationally efficient engineering-level model to predict the formation and characteristics of the "spurt" in fluid cavity created jets. The hydrodynamic spurt is the initial, often unsteady, ejection of material from...
Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 The lack of a non-destructive, high-precision launching method for high length-to-diameter (L/D) projectiles fundamentally degrades the fidelity of Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) data. For the Air Force, this deficiency directly compromises the...
Agile Wire Harness Manipulation and Installation for Unmanned Aerial Systems Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Context & BackgroundModern Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing and depot sustainment environments increasingly depend on agile automation to scale up production and maintain rapid operational readiness. While automated assembly technologies have matured...
AI-Enabled Computed Vision Air-to-Air Refueling Performance Assessment and Automated Pilot Debrief System Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Air-to-air refueling (AAR) is a critical Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy capability enabling global mobility, long-range strike, combat airpower projection, and sustained aviation operations.
However, aerial refueling remains one of the... Intermediate Temperature Cooling Unit Open Release Date: October 7, 2026 Open Date: October 28, 2026 Close Date: November 25, 2026 Navy ships have a chilled water system that runs throughout the ship providing cooling to electronic equipment. Operating at a nominal temperature of 42°F, the chilled water system creates a sizable load on the ship’s electrical plant.
The DDG 51 class is...
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses engaged in scientific research and development with commercial potential, meeting SBA eligibility requirements. Specific deadlines and requirements vary by DOD component (e.g., Army, Navy, Air Force). Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: up to $323,090 (typically 3 to 12 months); Phase II: up to $2,153,927 (typically 15 to 24 months). Phase II values can exceed these numbers with a waiver. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs on the funder's own website.
Applications for SBIR/STTR Programs are due November 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
SBIR/STTR Programs is funded by Department of Defense (DOD). Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
Start from the funder's website linked on this page and look for its grants or funding section — the link goes to the funder's site rather than a specific solicitation.
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