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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DARPA Topics) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA publishes multiple topic opportunities under the federal SBIR and STTR programs, seeking scientific study and experimentation to advance the state-of-the-art and increase knowledge, rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution.
Current topics include hyperdimensional neurosymbolic cyber course-of-action planning, autonomous metacognitive collection orchestration for multi-domain intelligence, and non-invasive sensor modalities for warfighter multi-system operations.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business concerns (SBCs). All SBIR/STTR topics fall under the current Department of War (DoW) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for that program. For STTR, SBCs must partner with colleges/universities, FFRDCs, or qualified non-profit research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DARPA Topics) are due January 6, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (DARPA Topics) is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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