Artificial Intelligence/ML SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
Federal SBIR/STTR programs have awarded 192 contracts totaling $533,555,238 for Artificial Intelligence/ML work. The Department of Defense ranks among the top funders in this area, alongside NASA, DHS, GSA, and HHS. However, there are currently no open or upcoming topics available for new proposals.
- 221 SBIR/STTR awards
- $596,181,644 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. — $36,978,439
- FORWARD EDGE AI INC — $30,240,469
- SCITEC INNOVATIONS LLC — $28,422,553
- RHOMBUS POWER INC — $25,439,584
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Awards by year
- 82 in 2026
- 65 in 2025
- 40 in 2024
- 22 in 2023
- 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALARISPRO, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,974 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-10-23 |
| NINJAS PRINTING, INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $350,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-10-01 |
| TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security | $999,998 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-09-30 |
| SNA INTERNATIONAL LLC | Department of Homeland Security | $1,197,474 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-09-30 |
| TECHNIK INDUSTRIAL LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $221,658 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| ANALYTICAL AI, INC. | Department of Homeland Security | $1,243,603 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-09-30 |
| RESILIENX, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,933 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-09-30 |
| CURIOSITY AI LLC | Department of Education | $1,000,000 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-09-30 |
| M4 ENGINEERING, INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,989 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| OPAL AI INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,919 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| HEROICA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,975 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| OTTER AEROSPACE INC. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,941 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
FAQ
How much SBIR/STTR funding goes to Artificial Intelligence/ML?
SBIR Signal tracks 221 SBIR/STTR awards worth $596,181,644 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.