Active Government Funding Opportunities

This Direct to Phase II opportunity seeks proven cyber defense technology for fog and edge computing devices that can autonomously detect and respond to attacks. Proposals must demonstrate a working prototype and scalable architecture capable of preventing or mitigating cyber threats across distributed edge-node environments.

This RFP seeks an AI-powered computer vision system that automatically analyzes aerial refueling video to provide objective pilot performance feedback, replacing subjective instructor assessments. The solution will generate real-time debrief products with performance metrics and visualizations to improve training effectiveness and flight safety across Air Force and Navy aviation communities.

This RFP seeks an adaptive single-arm robotic workcell to automate wire harness routing and connector installation for unmanned aerial systems and munitions production. The solution addresses a critical manufacturing bottleneck by replacing manual assembly with sensor-driven automation capable of handling flexible materials with sub-millimeter precision and rapid retaskability between product designs.

The Air Force is seeking optimized, lightweight optical beam control systems for airborne high-energy lasers. Proposals should focus on compact internal packaging using advanced materials, ruggedized designs, and precision assembly techniques that prioritize alignment, maintainability, and contamination resistance.

The Navy seeks a redesigned Input-Output Unit (IOU) that consolidates signal processing for naval vessels using simplified, modular hardware instead of multiple proprietary circuit cards. This modernized approach reduces lifecycle costs while maintaining continuous operation across legacy and future shipboard systems.

This SBIR Phase II effort seeks a secure, modernized Technical Data Package system with encrypted visualization, configuration management, and AI-driven analytics to protect Air and Space Force mission-critical asset data while ensuring Zero Trust compliance and seamless lifecycle management across complex platforms.

The Navy seeks an innovative cleaning solution for fouled Time Domain Reflectometer sensors that measure fuel levels on DDG 51 destroyers. The technology must restore sensor accuracy without requiring ships to cease operations or undergo costly tank maintenance, thereby improving mission readiness and fuel management reliability.

AEDC seeks a high-speed hyperspectral imaging system to simultaneously measure surface temperature and emissivity on test articles during ground testing. The solution must achieve 4000 Hz capture rates across 0-1500°F with submillimeter spatial resolution and ±10°F accuracy.

This RFP seeks mature counter-UAS technologies to detect, identify, and defeat low-altitude unmanned aircraft threatening tactical forces and infrastructure. Solutions should operate independently in denied environments without requiring permanent infrastructure, cloud connectivity, or target RF emissions.

ERDC seeks engineering designs for an emergency closure system to rapidly halt uncontrolled water flow at Winfield Locks and Dam during primary gate failure. The unique challenge: deploying a deployable barrier via barge-mounted crane under active flow conditions while respecting existing infrastructure constraints and load limits.

NSF seeks small businesses to develop next-generation scientific instrumentation and experimental platforms that enable breakthrough discoveries. This pilot program funds innovative tools and AI-driven research infrastructure to advance the U.S. scientific enterprise.

NSF supports foundational physics research across multiple domains—from quantum systems and particle physics to cosmology and living systems. This opportunity funds intellectually ambitious, potentially transformative research without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

Navy seeks engineering and software development support for submarine C4I systems, featuring hardware prototypes, SUBSAFE compliance, and CMMI Level 3 development over five years.

USSOCOM seeks innovative solutions for SOF combat diving communications, diver propulsion systems, and maritime domain awareness sensors integrated on unmanned surface vehicles.

This RFP seeks development of a standardized AI Performance Evaluation Tool to address gaps in assessing AI system reliability and trustworthiness across Air Force test and evaluation missions. The tool will provide consistent, quantifiable metrics for validating AI models' performance in sensor systems while supporting DoD Trusted AI principles and operational readiness goals.

This RFP seeks development of an affordable multi-function Ku-band radar system for high-speed airborne platforms, addressing the current shortage of cost-effective options at scale. The system must integrate imaging radar, passive direction-finding, and fuze sensing within a compact 6-inch diameter configuration while meeting demanding thermal and performance specifications.

NSF seeks to transform open-source tools into secure, sustainable ecosystems addressing national challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. Funding supports establishing governance structures, expanding promising projects, and enhancing safety and security across distributed developer communities.

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers collaborating to develop AI-integrated learning solutions and tools. Teams co-design evidence-based technologies addressing real challenges identified by students and educators to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future.

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.

NSF seeks research on how engineers develop professional skills across education, training, and workplace contexts. Projects should integrate engineering and social science expertise to build pathways creating ethical, globally-competent engineers ready for evolving technical careers.

Five-year ongoing BAA soliciting innovative concepts, technological innovations, prototypes, and scientific breakthroughs to enhance Missile Defense System robustness and effectiveness.

NASA seeks early-stage research to advance Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) performance beyond traditional chemical rockets. Multi-institutional teams will develop transformative propulsion technologies for future civil-space applications.

Build interdisciplinary research networks combining learning science, education practice, and data science to create high-value datasets advancing K-12 mathematics learning. Phase I funds dataset generation; Phase II establishes a collaborative platform for sustained innovation.

NSF seeks foundational engineering research across chemical processes, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems. Support covers intellectually ambitious work to advance knowledge in resource management, biological systems, and multi-scale transport phenomena without requiring near-term commercialization.

NSF seeks foundational research on wave-based computing approaches that leverage wave dynamics principles for novel computation methods. Projects will advance transformative computing paradigms with potential long-term impact on strategic technology priorities.