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SBIR@Connect - Connect Foundation SBIR@Connect - Connect Foundation Our SBIR@Connect program, developed in partnership with the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pac) under the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), supports the Navy’s SBIR/STTR program. SBIR@Connect aims to support the SBIR/STTR program’s mission to drive innovation and collaboration between small businesses and government agencies.
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program is a research and development program that gives seed funding to innovation addressing government needs. The program assists the R&D needs of the government, and pushes small businesses and their partners to be innovative and commercialize their solutions.
Although our partnership and focus is specific to the Navy, and we directly support NAVWAR, there are another ten agencies that participate in the SBIR program. To learn more about NAVWAR please visit the NAVWAR SBIR/STTR website here , or to find an agency that fits your technology, please visit the following link . Educational Opportunities Get information on opportunities to interact with government agencies.
Broad Agency Announcements SBIR/STTR projects address government needs outlined in publicly posted Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs). Small businesses can apply and propose solutions based on these topics. Typically, there are three BAAs per fiscal year, with occasional out-of-cycle topics.
Each BAA includes multiple SBIR and STTR topics from various agencies, so it's important to regularly check your agency for the latest deadlines and information. The Navy's and DoD schedules can be seen below: SBIR@Connect: Ready to Apply? Below is a quick checklist of things you must complete before submitting your proposal.
This should help you prepare for the next round of topics! SAM. gov checklist: *Obtained from SAM.
gov First and foremost, you must register your entity at SAM. gov... SBIR@Connect: Navy Primer Starting the journey to work with the government can initially seem overwhelming and confusing, but SBIR@Connect is here to help.
Below are some helpful tips to understanding the Navy domain. Tip 1 – Understand Function and Relevance The Department of... NavySBIR.
com – official website for the DON SBIR/STTR programs. This website includes information on BAAs, topics, selections, program specifics, contact information, and more. NavySBIRsearch.
com – This website is the contextual search site for all DON SBIR/STTR awards. DoD SBIR/STTR Programs – The official website for the DoD SBIR/STTR programs. Includes information and links to current and past BAAs as well as other DoD or Federal SBIR/STTR websites.
DoDSBIRSTTR. mil/submissions/login – Official DoD SBIR/STTR proposal submission portal. SBIR.
gov – The official page with links to all BAAs and topics; including program-wide policy information. For questions or more information, contact COO, Gretel von Son .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses of 500 people or less. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Department of the Navy pre-released FY26 Release 3 SBIR/STTR on June 3, 2026 — 12 BAA topics and one Commercial Solutions Opening for Counter-Unmanned Air Systems. Topics span adaptive sensor management, anomalous behavior detection, satellite imagery optimization, real-time zero-trust data for combat systems, and gun weapon systems modernization. Technical questions cut off June 23. Proposals open June 24 and close July 22. NAVAIR and NAVSEA co-host a Counter-UAS webinar June 16. Phase I funding tops out at $315,000. The CSO open topic for AI-powered drone defense is the structural news: it's the first time NAVAIR has used a CSO vehicle to fund counter-drone work outside the conventional Phase I/II structure, and it changes how small businesses can engage with the Navy's most urgent capability gap.
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