Open SBIR/STTR Topics — August 2026
74 open SBIR & STTR topics in the August 2026 capture cycle. Grouped by component so you can scan AFWERX, Navy, Army, and civilian agency deadlines in one place.
AFWERX (1)
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SBIR/STTR Phase 1 or 2 Tracker for A&AS and IT Services
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SpaceWERX (4)
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Collaborative Aided Target Recognition Using Next-Generation Foundation Models for Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems
Develop and demonstrate a collaborative Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) capability for multi-domain unmanned systems (UAS, UGV, USV) that leverages next-generation pre-trained foundation models—including...
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Commercial-Derived Insights for Novel Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Capabilities
The objective of this Phase I effort is to identify, assess, and demonstrate the feasibility of novel, non–missile-warning space and/or ground enabled sensing and analytic capabilities that can deliver rapid,...
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Advancing Assured Access: Integrated Digital Capabilities for the 2 SLS to Accelerate Mission Tempo and Readiness
The objective of this SBIR is to develop integrated digital capabilities that will assist spaceport operations in enhancing mission readiness. This effort will introduce modern tools for scheduling, information...
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Very Low-Cost Kinetic Defeat for C-sUAS
Development and application of highly dispersible, survivable, and scalable kinetic defeat mechanisms capable of neutralizing Group 1-3 UAS threats
NavalX (4)
- Domestic Production of Plant-based Carbon Fiber Precursors in Support of Hypersonic Applications
- High Precision Specialized Waveguides for Extreme Temperatures
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High Precision Specialized Waveguides for Extreme Temperatures
Provide specialized waveguides capable of high temperature, high power, low loss, robust, and agile transmission of radio frequency (RF) signals within a hypersonic vehicle.
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Domestic Production of Plant-based Carbon Fiber Precursors in Support of Hypersonic Applications
Develop an environmentally friendly processing method to produce a plant-based carbon fiber precursor for high-temperature applications.
Army (8)
- Ground-Based Affordable Mass (G-BAM)
- UH-60M Patient Handling System
- Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm
- Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm
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Adaptive AI-Driven Waveform Design
Develop an AI/ML-controlled radar waveform generator that dynamically designs a waveform, including adjustments to frequency, modulation, or code in real time to optimize performance under changing conditions and to...
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Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm
Develop and integrate a distributed Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that can collaboratively command and control a multi-agent Group 1 or Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) swarm to defend an area against a...
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Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm
Develop and integrate a distributed Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that can collaboratively command and control a multi-agent Group 1 or Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) swarm to defend an area against a...
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UH-60M Patient Handling System
This topic will explore optimizing the UH-60M interior to provide improved capability over the existing HH-60M in terms of survivability, functionality, and patient access by designing a modular Patient Handling...
DARPA (6)
- Fusion of Abstract Learning and Context-Optimized Neural-methods (FALCON)
- Non-Volatile Memory for Extreme Environments
- Art of Novel Signals: Predicting and Forecasting with High Confidence
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Non-Volatile Memory for Extreme Environments
Develop and demonstrate a co-packaged temperature-hard (-269°C to +600°C) and radiation-tolerant NOR Flash memory system for extreme environment applications.
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Fusion of Abstract Learning and Context-Optimized Neural-methods (FALCON)
The goal of this effort is to combine advanced machine learning (ML) methods that can be computationally efficient in structured data with large language models (LLM) that are general and can extract context from...
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Art of Novel Signals: Predicting and Forecasting with High Confidence
To develop and demonstrate a predictive/forecasting model that leverages Temporal Knowledge Graph Forecasting using In-Context Learning from novel, multilingual, and multimodal data. The goal is to develop and test a...
MDA (21)
- Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity
- Neuromorphic Hardware
- Universal Automated Control Assessment, Validation & Risk Correlation Platform for Hybrid DoW Environments
- Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications
- Radiation Hardening of Non-Hardened Commercial Microelectronics
- Miniaturization, Modulation, and Chip Scaling of Photonic Technologies
- Low-Volatility, Reduced-Toxicity Hypergolic Propellants
- Open Topic for Historical Radiation Data Analysis for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling and Prediction
- Novel Ignition Systems for multi-pulse Solid Propellant Rocket Motors
- Potential Application of Very Large Array (VLA) over Transmission Infrastructure
- Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
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Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity
Design and develop an agile software defined radio (SDR) system capable of supporting multi-band communications with advanced frequency management for interceptor platforms.
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Low-Volatility, Reduced-Toxicity Hypergolic Propellants
Develop and demonstrate low-volatility, reduced-toxicity hypergolic fuels suitable for Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) thrusters while maintaining critical performance metrics when paired with standard oxidizers.
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Novel Ignition Systems for multi-pulse Solid Propellant Rocket Motors
Develop a reliable, lightweight ignition system for solid propellant propulsion systems that is capable of multiple ignitions.
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Open Topic for Historical Radiation Data Analysis for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling and Prediction
This open topic seeks to develop and implement advanced analytical techniques for processing and interpreting historical radiation data (space-based and simulated) to improve the accuracy and predictive capabilities...
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Universal Automated Control Assessment, Validation & Risk Correlation Platform for Hybrid DoW Environments
Develop a universal assessment framework capable of automating Control Validation Tests (CVT) across diverse operating environments (Cloud, On-Premise, and Air-Gapped/Tactical). The solution must ingest data from...
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Miniaturization, Modulation, and Chip Scaling of Photonic Technologies
To advance and adopt chip-scale photonic and quantum technologies for operation in the Missile Defense System.
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Potential Application of Very Large Array (VLA) over Transmission Infrastructure
The application of Very Large Array (VLA) techniques to the utilization of existing transmission infrastructure.
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Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications
Develop low-cost software defined circular-band (ring shape) antenna for near-omnidirectional missile to missile communication in high-speed endo-atmospheric and exo-atmospheric environments.
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Radiation Hardening of Non-Hardened Commercial Microelectronics
Develop a process to radiation harden commercial microelectronics that were not originally designed to operate in radiation environments.
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Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
Develop and demonstrate advanced thermal battery technology that significantly reduces size and weight while extending operational life, enabling enhanced performance and mission capabilities for missile defense systems.
NSIN (12)
- Event-Based Sensing Hardware and Algorithms for Navigation
- Large Étendue, High Spectral Resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Interferometer for Quantum and Dual-Use Remote Sensing Applications
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High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array
Demonstrate a single photon counting array that can scale to counting over a higher dynamic range than current detectors.
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High-speed nanophotonic spatial light modulators
The objective of this project is to develop a nanophotonic-enabled spatial light modulator array with modulation a few orders (>10X) faster than the state-of-the-art commercial technologies
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Tunable Nonlocal Metasurfaces for Edge Computing and Processing
Design, fabricate and characterize tunable nonlocal metasurfaces that perform light-based pre-processing and computing functions on the edge, including Fourier operations, de-noising and object recognition, directly...
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Integrated Multicomponent Module for Quantum Sensors
Develop one or more multicomponent prototypes realizing a commercially viable quantum-sensor-related component in an integrated module.
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Large Étendue, High Spectral Resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Interferometer for Quantum and Dual-Use Remote Sensing Applications
To design, develop, and demonstrate a large étendue, high spectral resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne (ASH) interferometer optimized for quantum sensing, quantum communication support, and dual-use remote...
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High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array
Demonstrate a single photon counting array that can scale to counting over a higher dynamic range than current detectors.
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T3CP Patent Holiday SBIR Open Topic Call
Develop innovative, transition-ready prototype solutions that leverage Department of War inventions made available through the T3CP Patent Holiday Initiative in the areas of Microelectronics, Advanced Materials,...
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Event-Based Sensing Hardware and Algorithms for Navigation
Develop novel and innovative low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) event-based sensing navigation solution suitable for hostile flight and/or space environments that is not reliant on Global Positioning System...
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Neuromorphic Hardware
Realize next-generation neuromorphic technology to enable continuous adaptation and self-optimization to maintain overmatch in Electronic Warfare (EW) and cyber-contested domains.
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xTech|Phantum Competition
The U.S. Army is seeking innovative quantum sensor and photonics solutions from eligible small businesses across the U.S. through the xTech|Phantum competition. This platform offers participants the opportunity to...
OSD (10)
- T3CP Patent Holiday SBIR Open Topic Call
- High-speed nanophotonic spatial light modulators
- Tunable Nonlocal Metasurfaces for Edge Computing and Processing
- Survivable & Affordable Lens Technology (SALT)
- Integrated Multicomponent Module for Quantum Sensors
- High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array
- Adaptive AI-Driven Waveform Design
- Collaborative Aided Target Recognition Using Next-Generation Foundation Models for Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems
- High-speed Photon-Number-Resolution Quanta Imaging Sensor Array
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Survivable & Affordable Lens Technology (SALT)
The objective of this effort is to obtain low cost infrared optics for attritable unmanned drone vehicles. The scope of this topic is to investigate whether alkali-halide optical materials can be used as...
SOFWERX (4)
- Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats
- Advanced Stand-Off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM)
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Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats
The objective of this topic is to develop applied research toward an innovative capability that generates and executes game-theoretically optimized Courses of Action (COAs) for both Blue (swarm) and Red (adversary)...
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Advanced Stand-Off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM)
The objective of this topic is to develop applied research toward an innovative capability to detect and identify high-risk materials (radiological, chemical, biological, energetic, or threat-associated components)...
USAF (4)
- Very Low-Cost Kinetic Defeat for C-sUAS
- Commercial-Derived Insights for Novel Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Capabilities
- Advancing Assured Access: Integrated Digital Capabilities for the 2 SLS to Accelerate Mission Tempo and Readiness
- AI/ML for Next Generation of Missile Detection, Warning, Tracking, and Reporting