Department of Commerce SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
The Department of Commerce has made 638 SBIR/STTR awards totaling $141,391,096. Its top technology areas are Communications/Networking and Other. There is currently 1 open or upcoming topic.
- 638 SBIR/STTR awards
- $141,391,096 total on record
- 1 open topics
Awards by year
- 2 in 2026
- 56 in 2023
- 51 in 2022
- 66 in 2021
- 70 in 2020
Top technology areas
Top recipient firms
- TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION — $3,390,000
- AERODYNE RESEARCH INC — $3,093,133
- CREARE LLC — $2,968,521
- ARETE ASSOCIATES — $2,157,991
- SYNTHETIK APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES LLC — $1,861,510
Open & upcoming topics
- NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER · closes 2027-09-30
Recent awards
| Recipient | Agency | Amount | Program | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLARIS AERO LLC | Department of Commerce | $58,350 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-05-01 |
| FEDWRITERS, INC. | Department of Commerce | $441,423 | SBIR | 2026-02-12 |
| XMARK LABS, LLC | Department of Commerce | $100,000 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| SYGNAMAP INC | Department of Commerce | $100,000 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| ROWND INC | Department of Commerce | $96,644 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| QUANTTERA LLC | Department of Commerce | $99,977 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| ITA INTERNATIONAL LLC | Department of Commerce | $99,292 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| FRAMERGY INC | Department of Commerce | $100,000 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| EXABYTE INC. | Department of Commerce | $99,895 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| ChemCubed, LLC | Department of Commerce | $99,998 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH TRANSFORMATION, PLLC | Department of Commerce | $99,969 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
| ACTOPROBE LLC | Department of Commerce | $99,909 | SBIR · Phase I | 2023-10-01 |
Frequently asked questions
How many SBIR/STTR awards has Department of Commerce made?
Department of Commerce has 638 SBIR/STTR awards worth $141,391,096 in the records SBIR Signal tracks from USASpending and SBIR.gov.
Does Department of Commerce have open SBIR/STTR topics right now?
Department of Commerce currently has 1 open or upcoming SBIR/STTR topic(s) you can bid on. See the opportunities feed for deadlines.
What technology areas does Department of Commerce fund?
Top technology areas in the award record include Communications/Networking, Other.
How do I find the best Department of Commerce topic for my company?
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