Active Government Funding Opportunities

ONR applied research announcement for communications and networking technologies including VHF data links, electronically-steered apertures, low-probability-of-detection communications, and distributed network control algorithms.

Develop advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors and next-generation designs that are smaller, faster to deploy, and easier to integrate into modern energy systems. This challenge seeks innovative solutions to power military installations, data centers, industrial facilities, and electric grids with reliable, carbon-free energy.

Broad Agency Announcement for naval RDT&E seeking innovative solutions in expeditionary construction, logistics-over-shore technologies, and waterfront facilities to advance warfighter capabilities in contested environments.

Technology licensing for Bacterial Lipid Nanodiscs Platform enabling safe study of bacterial membranes in nanoscale format for vaccine design and antimicrobial discovery without live pathogen handling.

Technology licensing opportunity for DC Recruiter, a self-assembling peptide nanofiber platform designed to enhance broad-spectrum immune response against multiple pathogens without pathogen-specific targeting.

Enterprise broad agency announcement defining AFRL areas of interest for innovative technologies and services across full spectrum of Air Force research laboratory needs.

ONR BAA seeking innovative enabling technologies for hypersonic boost-glide vehicle systems. Open competition for R&D solutions advancing hypersonic flight vehicle capabilities and operational concepts.

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.

DLA Emergent IV R&D BAA with multiple areas of interest including AI/ML applications, emerging technologies, and critical technologies transition for logistics innovation.

Naval Surface Warfare Center commercial solutions for innovative technologies addressing Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electromagnetic Warfare. Multiple areas of interest.

Kaiju Broad Agency Announcement from Air Force with controlled unclassified information. Future calls will issue white papers and proposals for advanced air force technology development initiatives.

FAA ten-year research BAA covering aviation structural integrity, pavement assessment, fatigue testing, and advanced aerospace research topics across multiple technical areas.

NASA Astrophysics Small Explorer (APSMEX) opportunity for research teams to develop innovative space observatories. Mandatory Notice of Intent submission required.

Defense Logistics Agency strategic materials broad agency announcement seeking innovative solutions for rapid acquisition, supply chain management, and procurement support through 2029.

DoD seeks basic research proposals from HBCUs and TCUs in critical technology areas including AI, biomanufacturing, quantum computing, and hypersonics. Projects must advance fundamental knowledge while building institutional research capacity and developing STEM talent for national defense.

DOE technology licensing for SurfGraphPro, an AI tool that converts complex protein structures into analyzable formats for drug discovery and antibody design applications.

DOE technology licensing opportunity for PBI high-temperature hollow fiber membranes enabling hydrogen separation, CO2 capture, and liquid stream processing.

The Navy seeks commercial partners to develop and demonstrate next-generation hypersonic prototype systems, including integrated payload, booster, and mission systems with advanced manufacturing approaches for operational deployment.

NASA's INNOVATE program funds innovative scientific research across Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Researchers can submit proposals year-round to advance cutting-edge solutions addressing fundamental space and Earth science challenges.

F-22 actuator cataloging, provisioning data development, and depot-level repair capability gap analysis to establish organic repair at Hill Air Force Base.

ROAASTD ARA develops resilient, open, agile avionics systems and sensor integration technologies for rapid fielding in contested environments through experimentation.

Industry event bringing together government, academia, and industry to explore innovative supply chain solutions for Defense Logistics Agency.

Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative technologies addressing digital transformation, advanced computing, secure systems, and data-driven decision-making. Seeks novel solutions for defense and civil works challenges.

NASA seeks early-career researchers to initiate novel space science investigations through competitively reviewed proposals. This program supports emerging investigators in launching foundational research that advances Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, or astrophysics discovery.

Air Force Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) program funds innovative space technology R&D and prototype development through an open research announcement.