How to Find SBIR and STTR Opportunities in 2026 (Without Living on SBIR.gov)
A practical capture workflow: DSIP monthly drops, AFWERX open topics, award incumbents, and bid/no-bid using public data.
SBIR Blog
Practitioner guides on SBIR/STTR competitive research and strategy — built on the same federal award data that powers SBIR Signal.
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How to Win SBIR Phase II: From Phase I Evidence to a Fundable Plan
Phase II is where SBIR budgets and transition pressure rise. Use prior awards, agency conversion rates, and customer pull to build a Phase II bid you can defend.
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SBIR Award Search vs SBIR.gov: When to Use Each Tool
SBIR.gov is the official archive. SBIR Signal is the daily capture workbench. Here's when you need each for award search and competitive research.
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Open SBIR Topics: How to Track Deadlines Without Missing the Drop
Open SBIR/STTR topics move fast. Use a deadline calendar, component feeds, and alerts so you never discover a close date after the window closes.
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Phase I to Phase II Conversion: What the Data Says About Your Odds by Agency
Phase II is where SBIR money actually lands. Here's how to read Phase I to Phase II conversion by agency — and how to check your own real odds.
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How to Vet an SBIR Topic in 15 Minutes: A Go/No-Go Checklist
Most firms waste weeks on topics they were never going to win. This 15-minute go/no-go checklist tells you when to walk away.
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AFWERX & SpaceWERX Open Topics: How the Monthly DSIP Drop Works in 2026
The DoD SBIR/STTR cycle runs on a monthly rhythm. Here's how the DSIP release cadence works in 2026 and how to be ready before topics open.
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The 2026 SBIR Reauthorization: Breakthrough Awards, Foreign-Risk Screening & Proposal Caps
The 2026 reauthorization changed the rules: Strategic Breakthrough Awards, mandatory foreign-risk screening, and per-firm proposal caps.
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How to Research Your SBIR Competition Before You Apply
SBIR is a procurement program, not a grant lottery. Here's how to use award data to research your competition before you write a word.