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U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The U. S.
DOT SBIR program offers funding for small businesses to engage in innovative research and development that addresses transportation challenges. The FY26 Phase I solicitation focuses on specific topics within the Department of Transportation's mission.
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[](https://www. volpe. dot.
gov/work-with-us/small-business-innovation-research/solicitations) ## U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation Is Now Open The FY26 Phase I solicitation period is open from **Wednesday, June 3, 2026, through Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. ET**.
For comprehensive guidelines, submission rules, and evaluation criteria, please **review the full document**. [](https://www. volpe.
dot. gov/work-us/small-business-innovation-research/fy26-solicitation-notice) ### Key Actions & Deadlines **Information Webinar:** An informational webinar was held on **Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p. m.
ET. ** For more information, **visit the solicitation page**. **Administrative Questions:****Review the pre-solicitation FAQs first**.
For direct inquiries or Appendix C worksheet questions, contact **dotsbir@dot. gov** by June 30, 2026. **Note:** Technical topic questions are no longer permitted.
### Key Dates for the FY26 Solicitation The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has announced the dates for the FY26 Phase I solicitation: * **Wednesday, June 3, 2026 –** Solicitation period opens. * **Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p. m.
ET –** Informational Webinar * **Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 p. m. ET –** Deadline to submit administrative questions.
* **Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. ET –** Solicitation period closes.
#### View Past Solicitations Browse **past SBIR solicitations and awardees** to see the range of research topics and previously funded innovations.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
U.S. DOT SBIR Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). 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.
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). This SBIR Phase I solicitation funds feasibility research on defined government problems within transportation, with successful Phase I recipients eligible to compete for Phase II funding. Topics span artificial intelligence applications, transportation safety analytics, hazardous materials packaging, battery safety, and transit planning.
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