Artificial Intelligence/ML SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
Federal SBIR/STTR funding in Artificial Intelligence/ML has resulted in 146 awards totaling $467,404,202. The top funding agencies include the Department of Defense, which may be relevant for a defense-tech firm, along with NASA, DHS, GSA, and HHS. However, there are currently 0 open or upcoming topics in this area.
- 146 SBIR/STTR awards
- $468,404,202 total on record
- 0 open topics
Who wins here
Top recipient firms by total award dollars on record for Artificial Intelligence/ML.
- DAVIDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC — $56,900,001
- VANTOR SERVICES INC. — $36,926,816
- FORWARD EDGE AI INC — $25,615,937
- RHOMBUS POWER INC — $25,439,584
- SCITEC INNOVATIONS LLC — $23,830,725
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Awards by year
- 39 in 2026
- 43 in 2025
- 37 in 2024
- 18 in 2023
- 5 in 2022
Top funding agencies
Open & upcoming topics
No open topics tracked right now. Check the opportunities feed → — it updates daily.
Recent awards
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| Recipient | Agency | Amount | Program | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED SPACE LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,980 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| CELEDON SOLUTIONS INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,627 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| VIA SCIENCE INC | Department of Defense | $3,750,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-08-01 |
| ZIGGURATUM, INC. | Department of the Interior | $3,499,991 | SBIR | 2026-08-01 |
| CISLUNE INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $899,967 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-07-28 |
| AURORA ENGINEERING LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $200,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-07-20 |
| ASTER LABS, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $899,522 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-07-14 |
| UHV3D, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $156,483 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-06-18 |
| AISENSATION LLC | Department of Defense | $139,750 | SBIR | 2026-06-01 |
| CLOSTRA INC | Department of Defense | $1,799,639 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-06-01 |
| GREEN SQUIRREL RESEARCH, LLC | Department of Defense | $1,799,962 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-06-01 |
| TECHNERGETICS, LLC | Department of Defense | $699,834 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-06-01 |
FAQ
How much SBIR/STTR funding goes to Artificial Intelligence/ML?
SBIR Signal tracks 146 SBIR/STTR awards worth $468,404,202 in the Artificial Intelligence/ML technology area.
Which agencies fund Artificial Intelligence/ML SBIR/STTR work?
The leading funders on record are Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
Are there open Artificial Intelligence/ML SBIR/STTR topics?
We are not tracking open Artificial Intelligence/ML topics right now. The opportunities feed updates daily as new solicitations post.
How do I match my company to Artificial Intelligence/ML topics?
Use the free capability matcher to rank open topics by fit, or run the free readiness scorecard to gauge how competitive your firm is.