Department of Defense

This RFP seeks a room-temperature photon-number-resolution sensor array capable of detecting multiple simultaneous photons at GHz rates with megapixel scalability. The technology addresses quantum imaging and environmental sensing applications requiring precise photon counting while processing extreme data rates without loss.

This RFP seeks development of an Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne interferometer spectrometer that simultaneously achieves large light-gathering capacity and ultra-high spectral resolution—solving a critical instrumentation gap for quantum communication systems, quantum sensing, and advanced remote sensing applications operating across 400–1600 nm wavelengths.

This RFP seeks advanced packaging techniques to combine high-performance commercial microelectronics with radiation-hardening capabilities, enabling Department of War and space systems to operate reliably in radiation-intensive environments while maintaining cutting-edge processing performance.

This RFP seeks compact, high-speed nanophotonic spatial light modulators to enable advanced wavefront control for adaptive optics applications. Current technologies like liquid crystal and MEMS devices are limited by slow response times, hindering adoption of LiDAR, free-space communications, and quantum sensing systems.

The Missile Defense Agency seeks to leverage existing power infrastructure with Very Large Array (VLA) technology to detect anomalies from unknown sources. This approach adds resilient detection layers to strengthen the Missile Defense System's overall capability.

This DoD funding supports early-stage lupus research planning, pilot studies, and phase 0/1 clinical trials to generate preliminary data and demonstrate feasibility for future interventional studies. Awards must include patient advocates and address FY26 lupus research priorities.

DoD seeks innovative, high-risk lupus research addressing critical gaps in disease understanding and treatment. Early-career researchers can propose novel ideas with or without preliminary data, emphasizing breakthrough discoveries over incremental advances.

This DoD funding supports high-risk, high-reward lupus research with potential for major scientific impact. Researchers can pursue innovative approaches addressing priority focus areas without requiring preliminary data.

DoD seeks interventional lupus research with near-term health impact, including clinical trials and health system innovations. Teams must include patient advocates and provide preliminary data demonstrating feasibility and potential quality-of-life improvements.

DICE develops theory and algorithms for decentralized AI agent coordination that can autonomously execute complex missions in contested environments while remaining predictable and human-controlled. It addresses the fragility of centralized systems and unpredictability of ad hoc AI compositions by leveraging self-organizing principles for scalable, resilient collective intelligence.

DARPA seeks innovative materials analysis technologies enabling real-time molecular and elemental composition analysis under ambient conditions without sample preparation. Solutions must deliver revolutionary advances beyond current state-of-practice capabilities.

The xTech|Phantum competition seeks innovative quantum sensors, quantum clocks, and photonic technologies to enhance Army position, navigation, timing, and communications capabilities while reducing dependence on GPS and improving performance in contested environments. Winners will be eligible to submit SBIR proposals under four specialized quantum and photonics topics.

Develop AI-native air interface technology for tactical communication networks in a U.S.-India collaborative challenge. This applied research initiative seeks revolutionary dual-use concepts that could transform military communications and commercial applications.

Develop advanced applied research concepts for naval space weather and plasma monitoring in the Southern Hemisphere. This challenge seeks game-changing dual-use capabilities that could accelerate Navy/Marine Corps operations while creating commercial and public benefits.

DoD seeks low-cost unmanned maritime systems for persistent surveillance, threat detection, and rapid response in ports and coastal waters. Solutions should integrate defensive security with offensive capabilities using modular, expendable platforms across surface, subsurface, and multi-modal configurations.

This Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) award supports physician-led research to advance prostate cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. It funds innovative scientific investigations addressing this significant military and public health challenge.

The Army seeks data science innovations to advance prostate cancer research and treatment outcomes. This award supports novel analytical approaches and computational methods to improve military health and civilian medical care.

This Army research award supports early-stage investigators studying prostate cancer biology, prevention, or treatment. It funds novel scientific research to advance understanding and clinical outcomes for this disease.

The Army seeks innovative prostate cancer research to advance detection, prevention, or treatment approaches. This Idea Development Award funds early-stage scientific studies addressing unmet clinical needs in prostate cancer management.

This DoD funding supports patient-centered research to improve lung cancer outcomes and survivorship experiences. Projects must include patient/survivor advocates and can pursue translational or clinical research, including pilot trials.

This DoD funding supports translational lung cancer research converting promising discoveries into clinical applications. Applicants can pursue advanced preclinical studies or pilot clinical trials addressing priority research areas.

Supports early-stage, high-risk lung cancer research with potential for breakthrough discoveries. Designed for conceptually innovative projects, including a dedicated track for new faculty investigators seeking transformative advances.

Accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration following military-relevant auditory injury. This program supports preclinical and clinical research to restore hearing function in service members.

This Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity award supports mentored clinical research in vision-related medical challenges. It aims to develop clinical solutions and advance vision care capabilities through structured mentorship and research training.

xTech|Inversion seeks innovative technology solutions that accelerate military capability advancement and address complex national security challenges. The competition focuses on transitioning Army-funded research into scalable, commercially viable solutions through partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors.