Department of Education SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
The Department of Education has issued 356 SBIR/STTR awards totaling $142,635,756, with top technology areas including Artificial Intelligence/ML, Cybersecurity, Human Performance & Medical, and Sensors & Sensor Fusion. There are currently 0 open or upcoming topics. A small defense-tech firm should weigh these past focus areas and the absence of new solicitations when deciding whether to pursue funding.
- 356 SBIR/STTR awards
- $142,635,756 total on record
- 0 open topics
Who wins here
Top recipient firms by total award dollars on record for Department of Education.
- CHARMTECH LABS LLC — $5,525,000
- SKYLIGHT INC. — $4,706,477
- 3-C INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INC — $4,649,900
- SIRIUS THINKING, LTD — $3,396,031
- Schell Games LLC — $3,196,410
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Awards by year
- 28 in 2026
- 10 in 2025
- 24 in 2023
- 21 in 2022
- 18 in 2021
pWin signals — Phase mix & conversion
Firm-level Phase I→II conversion proxy and average award size by phase for Department of Education. A capture signal, not an official SBA rate.
- 46.4% Phase I→II firm conversion
- Phase I 223 awards
- Phase II 115 awards
- Phase III 1 awards
Where Department of Education spends in tech
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Open & upcoming topics
No open topics tracked right now. Check the opportunities feed → — it updates daily.
Recent awards
Spoke pages in this Department of Education cluster — open any award for phase, amount, and competitive context.
| Recipient | Agency | Amount | Program | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARENTPOWERED PBC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-10-21 |
| GET GEMS APP CORPORATION | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-10-20 |
| NEUMATHICA, LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| TRUEMARK SYSTEMS CORP. | Department of Education | $1,000,000 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-09-30 |
| YOULEAD ACADEMY LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| WISEMIND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| MYRIAD SENSORS, INC. | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| SMART GIRLS HQ LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| TEACHLEY, LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| THE CANAAN CENTER LLC | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| SCIQUIRY, INC. | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
| KIBEAM LEARNING, INC. | Department of Education | $250,000 | SBIR | 2026-09-30 |
FAQ
How many SBIR/STTR awards has Department of Education made?
Department of Education has 356 SBIR/STTR awards worth $142,635,756 in the records SBIR Signal tracks from USASpending and SBIR.gov.
Does Department of Education have open SBIR/STTR topics right now?
We are not tracking any open Department of Education SBIR/STTR topics at the moment. Check the opportunities feed, which updates daily.
What technology areas does Department of Education fund?
Top technology areas in the award record include Other, Artificial Intelligence/ML, Cybersecurity, Human Performance & Medical, Sensors & Sensor Fusion.
How do I find the best Department of Education topic for my company?
Paste your capability statement into the free SBIR capability matcher and it ranks every open topic by fit, or run the free readiness scorecard to see how competitive you are before you bid.