C4ISR SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
Federal SBIR/STTR programs have awarded 73 contracts totaling $499,060,978 in the C4ISR technology area, with the top funders being the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Homeland Security. However, there are currently no open or upcoming topics in this area. A small defense-tech firm should weigh this past activity against the lack of immediate opportunities when deciding whether to pursue funding.
- 103 SBIR/STTR awards
- $685,624,365 total on record
- 0 open topics
Who wins here
Top recipient firms by total award dollars on record for C4ISR.
- CHESAPEAKE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, CORP. — $89,021,241
- VANTOR SERVICES INC. — $82,137,081
- GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. — $38,737,431
- HUMANIT SOLUTIONS LLC — $35,714,918
- LINQUEST CORPORATION — $33,356,079
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Awards by year
- 29 in 2026
- 33 in 2025
- 23 in 2024
- 8 in 2023
- 3 in 2022
Top funding agencies
Open & upcoming topics
No open topics tracked right now. Check the opportunities feed → — it updates daily.
Recent awards
Spoke pages in this C4ISR cluster — open any award for phase, amount, and competitive context.
| Recipient | Agency | Amount | Program | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEF ROBOTICS INC | Department of Defense | $1,249,999 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-06-01 |
| INNOVATIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Department of Defense | $18,717,964 | SBIR | 2026-05-21 |
| BOWHEAD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE LLC | Department of Defense | $237,015 | SBIR | 2026-05-20 |
| WINGXPAND INC. | Department of Defense | $371,680 | SBIR | 2026-05-14 |
| CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC | Department of Defense | $187,667 | SBIR | 2026-05-04 |
| IST RESEARCH, LLC | General Services Administration | $2,726,987 | SBIR | 2026-04-29 |
| INFINITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | Department of Defense | $3,656,665 | SBIR | 2026-04-22 |
| RHEA SPACE ACTIVITY, INC. | Department of Defense | $1,314,902 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-04-20 |
| RAPTOR DYNAMIX INC. | Department of Defense | $2,995,636 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-04-13 |
| INNOVATIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Department of Defense | $1,999,764 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-04-10 |
| MODUS OPERANDI, INC. | Department of Defense | $715,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-04-09 |
| MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | Department of Defense | $10,745,874 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-04-02 |
FAQ
How much SBIR/STTR funding goes to C4ISR?
SBIR Signal tracks 103 SBIR/STTR awards worth $685,624,365 in the C4ISR technology area.
Which agencies fund C4ISR SBIR/STTR work?
The leading funders on record are Department of Defense, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
Are there open C4ISR SBIR/STTR topics?
We are not tracking open C4ISR topics right now. The opportunities feed updates daily as new solicitations post.
How do I match my company to C4ISR 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.