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
- 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
Pre-release: June 3, 2026
Open: June 24, 2026
Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Solicitation
FAQs
- 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
Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Solicitation
FAQs
- 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
Pre-release: June 3, 2026
Open: June 24, 2026
Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Solicitation
FAQs
- 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
Pre-release: June 3, 2026
Open: June 24, 2026
Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Solicitation
FAQs
- 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
Objective: Develop and demonstrate a co-packaged temperature-hard (-269°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
STTR
DoW 2026 BAAs
- 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
Pre-release: June 3, 2026
Open: June 24, 2026
Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Solicitation
Closed announcement topics
Accordion item
SBIR I 2026
Body
- 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
STTR I 2026
Body
- 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
BAA
Annual Programs
Topic & Proposal Resources
General
Phase I
Direct to Phase II
- Direct to Phase II Template – Volume 2: Feasibility Documentation and Technical Proposal
- Direct to Phase II Template – Volume 3: Cost Proposal
- Model OT for Prototype
- Other Transaction (OT) Certifications
- Technical Summary Quad Chart Template