Strengthening Defensive Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Through Agentic AI and Automation is sponsored by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) / Department of Defense (DoD). DLA seeks SBIR project opportunities for an agentic AI framework designed to strengthen its defensive cybersecurity posture and automate penetration testing. The proposed solution involves a team of specialized AI Agents that collaborate to execute complex cybersecurity workflows.

Strengthening Defensive Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Through Agentic AI and Automation is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). DLA seeks SBIR project opportunities for an agentic AI framework designed to strengthen its defensive cybersecurity posture and automate penetration testing. The proposed solution involves a team of specialized AI Agents collaborating to execute complex cybersecurity workflows.

The Department of Defense SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 1 supports U.S. small businesses developing innovative defense technologies under the Trusted AI and Autonomy critical technology area. The Generative AI BAA Open Topic seeks proposals to explore dual-use Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies and applications to enhance government operations, including streamlining processes, improving decision-making, automating complex tasks, and generating insights from large datasets. The solicitation is sponsored by the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) within OSD. Three award phases: Phase I (early-stage development companies seeking product-market fit, 6 months); Direct-to-Phase II (companies with established product-market fit delivering Authority to Operate-ready prototypes, 18 months); Phase III (commercial and military applications). The Navy has funded over $11 billion through SBIR/STTR programs to commercialize small business innovations. DoD releases SBIR solicitations on a monthly cycle throughout FY2026.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (Army SBIR|STTR Program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) - Army. The Army SBIR|STTR Program aligns innovative small businesses with critical U.S. Army priorities. This includes Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for areas such as synthetic data generation, automated detection and prevention, biometrics, natural language technology, explainable AI, and cyber defense. The program funds small businesses developing dual-use technologies with military and commercial applications.

Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) Focused Open Topic (DOD SBIR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). This open topic seeks proposals for artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, including methodologies to identify and mitigate AI risk (operational and supply chain) and new ways of implementing, constructing, and testing Large Language Models or Radio Frequency si…

SBIR/STTR Program FY2026 AI and Autonomy Topics for Defense Small Business Innovation is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA's SBIR/STTR program funds small businesses developing breakthrough technologies addressing specific DARPA research priorities, including artificial intelligence and autonomy, with a focus on high-risk, high-reward scientific breakthroughs for national security. This can encompass AI solutions applicable to public safety and emergency response within a defense context.