Communications/Networking SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
In Communications/Networking, federal agencies have made 94 SBIR/STTR awards totaling $234,943,267, with the Department of Defense, NASA, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Interior, and Department of Transportation as the top funders. A small defense-tech firm could consider this area given the Department of Defense's involvement in past awards, but there are currently 0 open or upcoming topics.
- 94 SBIR/STTR awards
- $235,583,267 total on record
- 0 open topics
Who wins here
Top recipient firms by total award dollars on record for Communications/Networking.
- SKYLIGHT INC. — $30,468,416
- ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. — $27,243,746
- VSOLVIT LLC — $21,460,674
- STEAMPUNK, INC. — $19,078,704
- PACKET DIGITAL LLC — $9,799,992
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Awards by year
- 22 in 2026
- 31 in 2025
- 20 in 2024
- 12 in 2023
- 4 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 Communications/Networking 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 |
| STONEWALL DEFENSE LLC | Department of Defense | $1,195,236 | SBIR | 2026-06-01 |
| JFL SOLUTIONS, LLC | Department of Transportation | $1,512,714 | SBIR | 2026-05-22 |
| INFINITETACTICS, LLC | Department of Defense | $450,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-05-15 |
| WINGXPAND INC. | Department of Defense | $371,680 | SBIR | 2026-05-14 |
| TREKFED LLC | Department of Defense | $110,793 | SBIR | 2026-05-11 |
| PACKET DIGITAL LLC | Department of Defense | $9,799,992 | SBIR | 2026-05-04 |
| TREKFED LLC | Department of Defense | $54,000 | SBIR | 2026-05-04 |
| POLARIS AERO LLC | Department of Commerce | $58,350 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-05-01 |
| NEXCEPTA INC | Department of Defense | $1,362,992 | STTR · Phase II | 2026-04-20 |
| KNEXUS RESEARCH LLC | Department of Defense | $200,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-04-14 |
| VULCAN WIRELESS, INC. | Department of Defense | $1,401,724 | SBIR | 2026-04-13 |
FAQ
How much SBIR/STTR funding goes to Communications/Networking?
SBIR Signal tracks 94 SBIR/STTR awards worth $235,583,267 in the Communications/Networking technology area.
Which agencies fund Communications/Networking SBIR/STTR work?
The leading funders on record are Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation.
Are there open Communications/Networking SBIR/STTR topics?
We are not tracking open Communications/Networking topics right now. The opportunities feed updates daily as new solicitations post.
How do I match my company to Communications/Networking 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.