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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Specific Topic is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX). The AFWERX STTR Specific Topic program funds cooperative R&D projects between small businesses and research institutions to address particular problem sets defined by a DAF end-user. These solicitations have clearly-defined requirements and a known Air Force customer built into the topic.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses based in the United States with 500 or fewer employees, partnering with a non-profit U.S. research institution. Must be able to address specific Department of the Air Force mission needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: Up to $200,000; Phase II: Up to $2M. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Specific Topic is funded by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX). 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.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: SAM.gov registration and Existing Phase II SBIR/STTR contract. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Program is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX). The TACFI program provides additional funds to scale Phase II efforts and accelerate the transition of technologies to operational use. Similar to STRATFI, it helps overcome the 'valley of death' by leveraging outside investment and multiple transition-vested partners.
Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Program is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX). The STRATFI program is designed to bridge the gap between early development and full commercialization for promising technologies. It provides significant funding to scale successful Phase II projects, requiring matching funds from government, private investment, or a combination.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (managed by AFWERX). AFWERX manages the Department of the Air Force's SBIR/STTR programs, offering tailored funding opportunities for small businesses and research institutions to develop and transition innovative technologies for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. This includes Open Topic solicitations for dual-use technologies, Specific Topic solicitations addressing defined DAF problems, and STRATFI/TACFI programs for scaling successful Phase II projects. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) are eligible and encouraged to apply.
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DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
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