Active Government Funding Opportunities

Onboard AI algorithms are sought to enable autonomous satellite decision-making for space domain awareness and battle management in contested environments. This research aims to improve real-time responsiveness and reduce kill-chain latency for resilient, networked satellite systems.

A card-based mobile interface to unify Space Force technology insights, enabling real-time tracking of emerging S&T trends and strategic investment opportunities across commercial and government ecosystems. The platform will consolidate fragmented data sources, empowering stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and collaborate on cutting-edge space innovations.

Mobile diagnostic card interface for rapidly synthesizing stable nucleic acid reagents in extreme field conditions, enabling point-of-need test development without cold storage requirements and supporting molecular assay generation across challenging environmental scenarios.

Develop portable, lightweight SERS sampling tickets to enhance chemical and biological threat detection for military personnel, enabling more sensitive and selective identification of materials with minimal sample requirements compared to current handheld Raman detectors. These innovative coupons address variability challenges in spectroscopic measurements, providing a compact solution for rapid threat assessment in specialized CBRN units.

The Army seeks innovative quantum sensor and photonics solutions from small businesses through a competition offering prize money and a pathway to Phase I SBIR funding. Winners gain access to Army stakeholders and opportunities to develop proof-of-concept demonstrations for defense applications.

Support early-career scientists conducting dissertation research on Arctic environmental and social systems change. Funding advances fundamental understanding of rapid Arctic transformation and builds STEM workforce capacity in polar sciences.

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.

Market research for centralized network infrastructure solutions to protect DoD CUI on government-owned platforms, eliminating distributed contractor network security requirements while maintaining NIST compliance and ATO qualification.

Biofilm analysis research to prevent or manage biofilm growth in ISS Water Processor Assembly, focusing on microbial contamination mitigation for spacecraft water systems.

This SBIR solicitation seeks development of a high-power blue laser (425-475 nm) with extended coherence length and high pulse rates for improved data storage, imaging, and underwater/free-space communication applications. The laser must deliver 10W continuous output with 2000-day operational reliability.

This RFP seeks AI-driven software modernization solutions to automate refactoring and optimization of legacy Theater Mission Planning Center code. The capability will enhance maintainability, cybersecurity, and system integration while preserving mission-critical operations for Navy planning environments.

A mobile card-based interface that rapidly synthesizes complex battlefield data, enabling warfighters to quickly visualize and communicate critical information across chemical, biological, and dynamic operational environments. The solution aims to enhance situational awareness and decision-making by simplifying information integration through an intuitive, user-centric design.

The Army xTech Hackathon invites global innovators to rapidly prototype solutions addressing military capability gaps in a two-day competition. Winners receive up to $50,000 in prizes and potential pathways for technology transition into Army applications.

Library system migration from Aleph ILS to modern Library Services Platform. Includes data migration, custom index replacement, and federated search functionality for federal databases.

BLM 2026 Fuels management project cultural inventory for Shoshone region in Idaho. Environmental and cultural resource assessment for land management and fuels reduction.

DCSA recurring procurement for fingerprint channeling and criminal history records processing from Michigan. Background investigation support services for federal security clearance investigations.

BLM 2026 Fuels management project cultural inventory for Idaho BFO region. Environmental and cultural resource assessment for land management and fuels reduction.

Support graduate student research in Earth and space science through NASA's competitive funding program. This opportunity enables emerging investigators to conduct original research advancing understanding of Earth systems and space technology.

Consolidation of Big Bang maintenance contracts for ongoing technical sustainment, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance in agile development environment.

Available-for-licensing technology for high-quality actinide thin films via molecular beam epitaxy enabling quantum and optoelectronic device development with precise material control.

Consolidation of Big Bang platform stewardship contracts for capabilities growth, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps objectives supporting classified and unclassified environments.

Market research for Code Blue paging system maintenance services supporting VA hospital emergency communications and healthcare operations.

Development of TRACE and PARCS plant-model simulation for Sequoyah nuclear power plant thermal-hydraulic and core physics analysis.

The Army seeks modular UAS payloads using the Picatinny CLIK standard to enable cross-manufacturer compatibility and rapid capability upgrades. Selected vendors will develop and field-test interchangeable payloads—including sensors, communications, and electronic warfare systems—with brigade-level units to maximize battlefield flexibility.

This SBIR solicitation seeks robust denoising technology to suppress noise in RF and acoustic sensing systems while preserving signal integrity. The Navy requires a solution achieving 10+ dB improvement that adapts to complex, non-stationary noise patterns on aircraft without extensive retuning.