Active Government Funding Opportunities

DoN seeks naval science and technology research from HBCUs/minority institutions, focusing on basic research that advances Navy/Marine Corps missions while building institutional research capacity and engaging students in STEM discovery.

This DoD program funds investigator-initiated research projects addressing key focus areas in Parkinson's disease, supporting rigorous multidisciplinary studies with potential for significant clinical impact. Clinical trials and collaborative research teams are welcome.

Support early-stage investigators conducting Parkinson's disease research through two funding levels, with mentorship for fellows and independent funding for early-career researchers. Proposed work must address priority research focus areas and advance understanding of PD mechanisms and interventions.

This DOD program funds translational trauma care research that moves promising medical technologies from concept toward real-world solutions. Projects must demonstrate preliminary data and advance casualty survivability and point-of-injury care.

DURIP funds research equipment and instrumentation at U.S. universities to advance defense-relevant science and engineering capabilities. This program strengthens institutional research infrastructure in areas critical to national defense.

IARPA Solutions Marketplace: Open-call announcement for rapid acquisition of Intelligence Community-relevant research, development, and prototyping solutions to support IC mission advancement.

Combat identification and automated target recognition technology development spanning TRL 3-7, focusing on multi-sensor exploitation and fusion for air, ground, and surface target identification.

Navy seeks prototype technologies across six focus areas: signal mitigation, counter-unmanned systems, defeating adversarial AI, electronic security systems, access control, and maritime security for undersea and nuclear facility protection.

DCSA Innovation Gateway is a competitive OTA solicitation for prototype projects addressing digital transformation, data analytics, cyber security, and workforce governance challenges through innovation partnerships.

Technology licensing opportunity for Heat Pipe Reactor Fire Mitigation and Suppression System from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Transforms heat pipes in alkali metal-cooled reactors into sensor-driven fire defense components with automated suppression, enabling advanced small and microreactors to meet safety requirements without core redesign.

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

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

DARPA BTO seeks innovative non-optical methods for high-speed protein control, developing rapidly switchable protein domains for real-time cellular control and synthetic biology applications.

Protein-based rare earth element recovery technology using engineered Lanmodulin proteins that self-assemble into recoverable condensates, enabling cleaner extraction from complex mixtures to support resilient supply chains for critical materials.

Air Force STAR-FISH program supports fast-tracked R&D and rapid prototyping of innovative software and hardware solutions for space technology challenges.

Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement soliciting foundational research proposals spanning basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development across all scientific domains to operationalize science for military advantage.

Research and development for innovative training simulation technologies, behavioral engineering, and software models to enhance Naval training systems effectiveness and reduce costs.

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

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.

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

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

LYNX Software Technologies COTS software acquisition for Combat Rescue Helicopter development and sustainment operations.

Defense Intelligence Agency Commercial Solutions Opening seeking innovative technologies and solutions across full scope to maximize operational efficiency and capability.

Air Force SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening with multiple closed and open areas of interest including RF spectrum monitoring, housing management, and data science solutions.

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