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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD Broad Agency Announcements) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DoD SBIR program seeks proposals from small businesses for research and development that responds to specific topics in defense-related health and medical technologies.
The DHA SBIR program focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization, including digital health systems and AI-enabled triage. Phase I awards support early feasibility studies and preliminary field-care algorithms.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-owned for-profit small businesses under 500 employees. Proposals must respond to specific topics in the solicitation. The PI must be primarily employed by the small business, and at least 50% of the research effort must be executed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $250,000 for 6 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD Broad Agency Announcements) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA). 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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