Active Government Funding Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Navy seeks modular missile prototype development and demonstration for next-generation air and missile defense. This effort emphasizes open system architecture, digital engineering, and advanced technologies like thermal management to mature integrated defense capabilities.

ONR applied research announcement for communications and networking technologies including VHF data links, electronically-steered apertures, low-probability-of-detection communications, and distributed network control algorithms.

Technology licensing opportunity for DC Recruiter, a self-assembling peptide nanofiber platform designed to enhance broad-spectrum immune response against multiple pathogens without pathogen-specific targeting.

FAA ten-year research BAA covering aviation structural integrity, pavement assessment, fatigue testing, and advanced aerospace research topics across multiple technical areas.

DOE technology licensing for SurfGraphPro, an AI tool that converts complex protein structures into analyzable formats for drug discovery and antibody design applications.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.

ARORA develops advanced photonic technologies through cooperative partnerships, designing and testing prototype photonic systems for DoD applications and modernization efforts.

Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA seeks innovative cloud-based intelligence analysis tools, workflow automation, and cyber-resilient dashboards. Estimated $237M total funding.

ERDC has developed a patented technology for indoor air quality and building design. This webinar explores licensing and commercializing opportunities for companies with manufacturing or distribution capabilities.

Army autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control R&D for autonomous munitions. Areas include long-range precision guidance, collaborative control, GPS-denied navigation, and machine intelligence.

Development of innovative aircraft integration technologies addressing physical, electrical, and logical interfaces. Focus on integration solutions for air dominance weapon systems and combat platforms.

Investigation of missile power electronics and thermal management for air-to-air systems. Research emphasizes miniaturization of power conversion, advanced battery technologies, and compact guidance electronics.

Develop decontamination technologies and methods for rapid removal of CBRNE agents from personnel, equipment, and environments.

Development of Engagement Management systems for contested environments to maximize aircraft survivability. Systems integrate with aircraft platforms for autonomous countermeasure response and keep-out zone management.