Active Government Funding Opportunities

Develop innovative detection, characterization, and protective technologies to counter evolving chemical and biological threats across defense, homeland security, and public health sectors. Finalists present solutions at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit for potential commercialization partnerships.

Electric grid innovators can access testing and validation services through vouchers worth $50k-$250k to advance pre-commercial transmission and distribution technologies. This support helps startups and entrepreneurs de-risk their innovations before commercialization.

DOE grants help States and local governments adopt building codes that improve affordability, energy efficiency, and resilience. Technical assistance supports jurisdictions in leveraging buildings to meet broader climate and grid stability goals.

States and universities can secure funding to help small manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing. The program supports workforce training, technical assistance, and direct technology implementation to boost competitiveness.

AFGSC seeks a reusable, rocket-powered VTOL aircraft prototype that transitions to horizontal flight, integrating autonomous controls, advanced propulsion, and cryogenic systems. This addresses the Air Force's need to mature critical technologies for future long-range strike and responsive operational capabilities.

ERDC's patented CyanoSTUN™ technology uses UV-C light to rapidly eliminate harmful algal blooms in freshwater reservoirs without toxic chemicals. This webinar explores licensing and commercialization opportunities for companies seeking to scale an innovative, field-tested solution addressing a critical water quality challenge.

Develop and deliver an advanced, hands-on training solution for TACP personnel on emerging tactical communications systems, networks, and multi-domain operations. The prototype must be adaptable, deployable via Mobile Training Teams or fixed facilities, and address critical skill gaps in RF theory, secure data sharing, and LOS/BLOS network solutions.

Develop data-driven workforce optimization and decision-support prototypes to help PMW 160 systematically analyze labor investments, prioritize cost-saving initiatives, and protect mission-critical programs under budget constraints.

DoD seeks qualified partners to establish installation-focused Rapid Facility and Infrastructure Innovation Enablers using agile, collaborative delivery methods. The capability accelerates military construction, repair, and modernization timelines while improving cost-effectiveness and interoperability across facilities and systems.

DoD seeks rapid prototypes of smaller, affordable medium-range air-to-air missiles that increase weapons density in fighter and collaborative combat aircraft. The effort aims to overcome current cost and size constraints limiting firepower during contested engagements against peer threats.

DoD seeks prototype development of an affordable, extended-range cruise missile (1,000+ nautical miles) costing under $300,000 per unit. The system must maintain precision strike capability and low-radar-signature survivability while using commercially available materials and modular design to solve critical munitions stockpile depth constraints.

Mission Engineering capabilities that apply DoD methodology to perform threat-informed modeling, simulation, and analysis. Solves the problem of aligning complex warfighting systems and technical solutions to operational needs through data-driven, top-down analysis.

DoD seeks nonprofits and universities to prototype TITANS, a workforce model embedding veterans and academic experts into federal innovation programs via IPA agreements. The initiative bridges talent gaps in dual-use technology adoption across AI/ML, cyber, autonomy, and logistics domains.

US Special Operations Command seeks prototype development and testing of a High Voltage Firing Device (HVFD) to advance firing system capabilities for specialized operations.

JRFA seeks integrated program management and technical support services to accelerate prototype development and fielding of emerging warfighting capabilities across the Joint Force. The solution eliminates fragmented testing pathways and certification bottlenecks that currently delay transition from innovation to operational deployment.

Develop a prototype intelligence fusion system that ingests multi-source regional data to identify hidden transnational threat networks. The capability enables analysts to detect and prioritize evolving criminal-commercial-state actor relationships through dynamic behavior modeling and traceable analytics.

DoD seeks low-cost unmanned maritime systems for persistent surveillance, threat detection, and rapid response in ports and coastal waters. Solutions should integrate defensive security with offensive capabilities using modular, expendable platforms across surface, subsurface, and multi-modal configurations.

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.

Metal castings R&D program addressing DLA supply chain challenges through innovative procurement solutions, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 implementations to reduce backorders and improve casting productivity.

The Navy seeks to develop advanced manufacturing capabilities for Active Expendable Decoy countermeasure systems to strengthen domestic production, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and enhance aircraft survivability through scalable, resilient industrial solutions.

ERDC seeks prototype concepts addressing military engineering and resilient systems challenges through Other Transaction Authority. Submit white papers for innovative solutions to critical defense and infrastructure problems.

ERDC seeks innovative geospatial technologies to support military operations and warfighter capabilities. This broadly-scoped Commercial Solutions Opening invites novel approaches across multiple geospatial research areas.

The Army Corps of Engineers seeks R&D investments through ERDC to develop solutions that enhance community security, economic growth, and public health. This opportunity funds research projects addressing civil works challenges in infrastructure, disaster resilience, and environmental management.

ERDC's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory seeks innovative solutions to enhance infrastructure and operational engineering capabilities. This broad solicitation welcomes existing technologies, new procedures, or novel approaches that aren't currently deployed to strengthen mission effectiveness.