Materials & Manufacturing SBIR/STTR Awards & Open Topics
In the Materials & Manufacturing technology area, federal SBIR/STTR programs have awarded 243 contracts totaling $320,737,091, with the Department of Defense among the top funding agencies. This indicates substantial historical support that could benefit a small defense-tech firm. However, there are currently no open or upcoming topics available.
- 401 SBIR/STTR awards
- $544,755,804 total on record
- 0 open topics
Who wins here
Top recipient firms by total award dollars on record for Materials & Manufacturing.
- ICON TECHNOLOGY INC — $34,214,441
- ENGENIUSMICRO LLC — $15,892,177
- PARAGON SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — $15,813,529
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH CORPORATION — $15,054,980
- LUMETRICS, INC. — $15,053,000
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Awards by year
- 152 in 2026
- 126 in 2025
- 60 in 2024
- 33 in 2023
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOEPPERT LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,643 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-11-05 |
| SOLID MATERIAL SOLUTIONS LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $29,999 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-10-14 |
| MATERIAL ANSWERS, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,980 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-10-09 |
| NINJAS PRINTING, INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $350,000 | SBIR · Phase III | 2026-10-01 |
| PLASMONICS INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,274,747 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-10-01 |
| OUTPOST TECHNOLOGIES CORP | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,986 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| CURRENTEDGE POWER SEMICONDUCTOR LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $213,205 | STTR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| APOLLODYNE LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $223,724 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| OPTIPRO SYSTEMS, LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,246,367 | SBIR · Phase II | 2026-09-30 |
| AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,996 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| SINGLE CRYSTAL DIAMOND INC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $224,999 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
| TECHNIK INDUSTRIAL LLC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $221,658 | SBIR · Phase I | 2026-09-30 |
FAQ
How much SBIR/STTR funding goes to Materials & Manufacturing?
SBIR Signal tracks 401 SBIR/STTR awards worth $544,755,804 in the Materials & Manufacturing technology area.
Which agencies fund Materials & Manufacturing SBIR/STTR work?
The leading funders on record are Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of the Interior, General Services Administration.
Are there open Materials & Manufacturing SBIR/STTR topics?
We are not tracking open Materials & Manufacturing topics right now. The opportunities feed updates daily as new solicitations post.
How do I match my company to Materials & Manufacturing 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.