Active Government Funding Opportunities

This RFP seeks rapid weapons integration solutions for F-35 aircraft to dramatically accelerate munitions deployment timelines. The effort addresses critical capability gaps by enabling faster software and weapons updates while expanding magazine capacity and fires options across the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserve fleets.

This RFP seeks a modular weapons integration architecture for F-16 aircraft that dramatically accelerates munitions integration timelines. The solution will streamline legacy software processes to enable rapid deployment of new weapons and software updates, addressing critical capability gaps against evolving threats.

The Air Force seeks high-temperature semiconductor transistors operating at 500°C+ to enable reliable electronics in extreme heat environments and electronic warfare applications, addressing current commercial limitations where existing transistors fail above 250°C.

This RFP seeks radiation-hardened high-voltage power switches (200V–800V) capable of operating in contested space environments. The technology must enable advanced spacecraft capabilities—electric propulsion, edge computing, and solar power beaming—while maintaining efficiency and minimal size/weight constraints.

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.

NASA SBIR Phase II Sequential Awards white papers for technologies showing risk reduction potential. Higher-value awards ($2.5-4M) targeting rapid post-Phase II development and technology infusion into NASA programs.

The Army is seeking innovative small businesses developing sensors, AI/ML, immersive technologies, or contested logistics solutions that provide disruptive advantages for military operations. Selected finalists from this competition will be eligible to submit SBIR or STTR proposals addressing critical Army priorities.

The Army is seeking innovative technologies in sensors, AI/ML, immersive wearables, and contested logistics to gain disruptive advantages in military operations. Small businesses can compete through xTech|Search 10 to potentially qualify for subsequent SBIR funding.

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.

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.

Research on refining and processing methods to enhance material quality and improve supply chain efficiency. Addresses bottlenecks in raw material production.

Qualification of materials and processes for DOD Programs of Record. Requires validation and integration planning with existing defense acquisition programs.

NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 BAA for small business R&D and technology transfer projects in Phase I and II with multiple release cycles.

The Department of War seeks a ground-based, affordable mass (G-BAM) precision payload delivery system using commercial technologies to provide cost-effective, high-volume alternatives to expensive hypersonic systems. This initiative addresses the need for sustained "magazine depth" capability against peer adversaries while maintaining operational affordability.

The Army seeks autonomous and minimally-manned ground and aerial systems for sustainment and recovery in contested environments where GPS and communications are degraded. Solutions must operate with minimal oversight across payload transport, power generation, refueling, and vehicle recovery to reduce soldier exposure and maintain mission continuity.

Development of material substitutes, recycling methods, and rare earth recovery. Addresses supply chain resilience and material conservation for defense applications.