Active Air Force SBIR & STTR Topics

Active Air Force and AFWERX SBIR & STTR topics open for proposals, with topic numbers, phases, and close dates — sorted soonest-deadline-first so you never miss an AFWERX Open or Direct-to-Phase-II window.

22 open Air Force topics

Active Air Force SBIR & STTR topics

Topic	Agency / Component	Program	Topic #	Close date
Leveraging AI/ML for Optimizing JAG Data, Decision Making, and Military Justice Outcomes	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV018	2026-07-22
Quantum Solutions for Proactive Advanced Response in Cyber Warfare - QSPARX	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV017	2026-07-22
Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV016	2026-07-22
High Spectral/Spatial/Temporal Resolution MWIR Hyperspectral Imager	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV015	2026-07-22
Platform-Agnostic, Open Architecture, Advanced Automated Search & Track and Target Recognition Enhancement for Airborne, Fixed-Wing Special Operations Applications	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV024	2026-07-22
Complementaru Flush Air Data System for Subsonic/Transonic Bomber Operations and Weapon Platforms	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV023	2026-07-22
A4MT - Weapons Trailer Hydraulic Heating	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV022	2026-07-22
Nickel Molybdenum Hard Chrome Alternative	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV021	2026-07-22
Humanoid Robotic Fleet Management	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV020	2026-07-22
Safe Falling and Failing For Humanoid Robots	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV019	2026-07-22
Development of Directed Energy Systems for Space-Based Applications	USAF · AFWERX	SBIR	DAF26BX03-DV505	2026-07-22
Quantum Solutions for Proactive Advanced Response in Cyber Warfare - QSPARX	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV017	2026-07-22
Development of Directed Energy Systems for Space-Based Applications	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BX03-DV505	2026-07-22
Nickel Molybdenum Hard Chrome Alternative	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV021	2026-07-22
Leveraging AI/ML for Optimizing JAG Data, Decision Making, and Military Justice Outcomes	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV018	2026-07-22
Complementaru Flush Air Data System for Subsonic/Transonic Bomber Operations and Weapon Platforms	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV023	2026-07-22
Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV016	2026-07-22
A4MT - Weapons Trailer Hydraulic Heating	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV022	2026-07-22
Humanoid Robotic Fleet Management	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV020	2026-07-22
Safe Falling and Failing For Humanoid Robots	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-DV019	2026-07-22
High Spectral/Spatial/Temporal Resolution MWIR Hyperspectral Imager	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BZ03-NV015	2026-07-22
AI/ML for Next Generation of Missile Detection, Warning, Tracking, and Reporting	DOW · USAF	SBIR	DAF26BX04-NV507	2026-08-19

Air Force SBIR/STTR topics — FAQ

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