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As of April 13, 2026, the SBIR & STTR programs have been reauthorized. See the topic listings below for more information.

 

Active announcement topics

Each year, we publish multiple topic opportunities under the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

All SBIR/STTR topics fall under the current Department of War (DoW) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for that program.

SBIR

DoW 2026 BAAs

  • Art of Novel Signals: Predicting and Forecasting with High Confidence
    Objective: To develop and demonstrate a predictive/forecasting model that leverages Temporal Knowledge Graph Forecasting using In-Context Learning from novel, multilingual, and multimodal data.
    Tech office: Defense Sciences
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV015
    Pre-release: July 1, 2026
    Open: July 22, 2026
    Closes: Aug. 19, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation
    FAQs 
     
  • Fusion of Abstract Learning and Context-Optimized Neural-methods (FALCON)
    Objective: 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 data. The aim is to derive powerful and efficient technology for interactive statistical analysis of large-scale data seen such as in enterprise or battlefield.
    Tech office: Information Processing Techniques
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV016
    Pre-release: July 1, 2026
    Open: July 22, 2026
    Closes: Aug. 19, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation
    FAQs 
     
  • Non-Volatile Memory for Extreme Environments (Amended)
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a co-packaged temperature-hard (-250°C to +600°C) and radiation-tolerant NOR Flash memory system for extreme environment applications.
    Tech office: Multi X
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV017
    Pre-release: July 1, 2026
    Open: July 22, 2026
    Closes: Aug. 19, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation
    FAQs 
     
  • Hoboken - SBIR XL
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate critical subsystems for an integrated underwater 3D concrete printing system capable of producing structural objects and repairs using local sediments and seawater, with minimal binder content, for expeditionary and commercial applications.
    Tech office: Strategic Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV018
    Pre-release: Aug. 5, 2026
    Open: Aug. 26, 2026
    Closes: Sept. 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation 
     
  • Semantically-Aware ISR
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a mission-aware semantic communications capability for low-SWaP tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms that reduces transmitted multimodal ISR data while preserving mission-relevant context under degraded, disrupted, intermittent, and limited communications.
    Tech office: Strategic Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV019
    Pre-release: Aug. 5, 2026
    Open: Aug. 26, 2026
    Closes: Sept. 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation 
     
  • Universal Cell Culture Platform for Rapid Establishment of Species-Agnostic Cell Lines and Autonomous Culture Operations
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a universal, species-agnostic cell culture platform that (1) enables rapid establishment of viable, reproducible cell lines - including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) where feasible - from diverse non-model species (vertebrate and invertebrate); (2) leverages autonomous, closed-loop culture automation to compress protocol development timelines and ensure cross-laboratory reproducibility; and (3) provides the cellular foundation required to develop and validate in vitro gene-drive and related genetic-biocontrol technologies in non-model species.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV020
    Pre-release: Aug. 5, 2026
    Open: Aug. 26, 2026
    Closes: Sept. 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation 
     
  • Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles for Rapid Adaptation, Collaborative Sensing, Navigation, and Autonomy
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a modular, open-architecture autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platform that enables rapid payload adaptation, scalable fleet deployment, advanced multi-vehicle collaboration, and resilient autonomous navigation. By “open-architecture” we mean open/modular both for hardware reconfiguration as well adhering to open software standards for plug-and-play sensors/comms/nav/autonomy stacks.
    Tech office: Defense Sciences
    Topic #: DPA26BZ04-DV021
    Pre-release: Aug. 5, 2026
    Open: Aug. 26, 2026
    Closes: Sept. 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET
    Solicitation 
     

STTR

DoW 2026 BAAs

Closed announcement topics

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SBIR I 2026
  • Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system (SWiFT)
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a self-contained, autonomous device capable of blood collection, temporary storage (<4hr), diagnostic testing, and transfusion, with continuous donor/recipient monitoring and alerts to issues, revolutionize safe, efficient and effective blood collection and transfusion in both military and civilian settings.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-DV003
    Closed: June 3, 2026
     
  • Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis
    Objective: Develop an on-demand regenerative medicine platform for complete finger restoration following trauma, enabling full functional recovery and eliminating the need for traditional finger and joint repair surgeries.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-DV004
    Closed: June 3, 2026
     
  • Low Resource Computing 
    Objective: This effort will develop commercially viable re-use of existing DoW assets in lieu of new hardware investments.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ02-DV010
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic 
    Objective: Develop medical products that are interoperable and compatible across humans and dogs to meet the health needs of both human warfighters and military working dogs.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NP001
    Closed: June 3, 2026
     
  • Photonic-electronic Panels Integration (PEPI)
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a prototype for photonic-electronic panel technology for the integration of photonic chips (PICs) that contain high-density three-dimensional chip-to-chip and intra-chip optical routing technology developed by the DARPA Heterogeneous Adaptively Produced Photonic Interfaces (HAPPI) program.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NV002
    Closed: June 3, 2026
     
  • Spreaders for Microsystems with Advanced Thermal Resilience (SMART)
    Objective: To develop passive thermal management technologies for extreme environment and high-power density systems, resulting in a conformal thin-film heat spreader technology with significant improvements compared to conventional copper heat spreaders.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV005
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Nanopore Bioelectronics for Next Generation Proteomics
    Objective: To develop a next-generation single-molecule sensing and sequencing platform that delivers robust, high-accuracy, high-throughput, and scalable reading of biomolecules.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NV006
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Compact Wideband Tunable Filters
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate wideband, power-efficient and tunable radio frequency (RF) filter technologies that significantly improve spectrum access and signal integrity for Department of War (DoW) communications and electronic warfare (EW) systems
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NV007
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Temperature-Hardened Electronics for Reliable Mission-Critical Applications (THERMAL)
    Objective: To develop a manufacturable mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) technology capable of reliable operation in harsh environments, specifically high-temperature conditions up to 800°C.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NV008
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Automated Process for Codesign of Radiation Hardening and Security
    Objective: To develop next generation microelectronics design and integration approaches that simultaneously result in resilience to ionizing radiation and enhanced security.
    Tech office: Microsystems Technology
    Topic #: DPA26BZ01-NV009
    Closed: June 24, 2026
     
  • Manufacturing Technologies for Ryberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - SBIR XL
    Objective: This effort will demonstrate a low-SWaP, ruggedized, and manufacturable platform for real-time measurement, data acquisition, and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors.
    Tech office: Defense Sciences
    Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV011
    Closed: July 22, 2026
     
  • Engineering Sleep for Cognitive Performance 
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a wearable, non-invasive, closed-loop system that enhances the restorative functions of sleep.
    Tech office: Defense Sciences
    Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV012
    Pre-release: June 3, 2026
    Open: June 24, 2026
    Closed: July 22, 2026
     
  • Expeditionary Closed and Air-Independent Power and Energy(ExCAIPE)
    Objective: To develop closed, electrically rechargeable, high-energy-density and high-power-density batteries that can operate independently of an external air source.
    Tech office: Defense Sciences
    Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV013
    Closed: July 22, 2026
     
  • Real-Time Pathogen-Host Interactome Prediction
    Objective: To develop and demonstrate a capability to rapidly characterize host–pathogen interactions from pathogen protein sequence alone, enabling timely medical countermeasure prioritization and force health protection against novel or emerging biological threats.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV014
    Closed: July 22, 2026
     
STTR I 2026
  • Medical Swarm Robotics for Extraction and Life-Saving Interventions
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate small-robotic swarms capable of autonomous battlefield medical assistance, including short casualty movement, hemorrhage control, fracture stabilization, and medication delivery.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26TZ01-NV001
    Closed: June 3, 2026
     
  • Biomanufacturing of Hierarchical Biocomposites for High-Performance Thermal Interface Materials
    Objective: Develop and demonstrate a flexible, polymer-matrix thermal interface material with tunable thermal and mechanical properties, leveraging hierarchical, biocomposite-based microstructures for scalable, sustainable, low-cost thermal management of high-performance electronics and power applications.
    Tech office: Biological Technologies
    Topic #: DPA26TZ03-DV002
    Closed: July 22, 2026
     
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