Active Government Funding Opportunities

This SBIR seeks development of photonic-electronic integration panels that combine optical and electrical routing for multi-chip systems, addressing the need for high-density, low-cost interconnect solutions beyond current chip-to-chip capabilities. The solution must demonstrate manufacturable 3D optical routing with integrated fiber interfaces and meet specified optical link performance metrics.

This RFP seeks a detection and counter-UAS system for military convoys on domestic roads, capable of identifying threatening drone operations and disrupting them through electronic warfare or precision kinetic means while minimizing civilian risk in populated areas.

This SBIR seeks biological finger regeneration technology using scaffolds and bioactive proteins to restore bone, cartilage, and soft tissue function. The approach addresses critical military joint injuries and post-traumatic osteoarthritis, enabling service members to return to unrestricted duty instead of requiring permanent implants or disability.

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.

This RFP seeks wide-field optical tracking systems to monitor the growing density of low-earth orbit constellations and debris that overwhelm current radar infrastructure. Solutions must use commercial components and software-defined sensors capable of tracking objects from 10cm to 1cm in size with near-real-time data dissemination.

Agile DevSecOps software development services for Platform One, delivering secure, scalable solutions and mentoring Airmen in modern software engineering practices within 30-90 days.

Software development for autonomous swarm space situational awareness enabling four CubeSats in LEO to perform resident space object tracking, orbit determination, and autonomous swarm control.

Request for information regarding lithium processing capabilities, likely related to domestic energy independence and advanced battery manufacturing.

LiDAR survey solicitation for NOAA coastal and ocean mapping applications. Data collection and analysis for environmental research.

NIST NICE seeks regional partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways addressing local workforce shortages. Programs should organize employers and educational stakeholders to build skilled talent pipelines meeting industry demand.

This bilateral exchange program fosters U.S.-Kenya collaboration on emerging technologies and innovation to commemorate Kenya's 60th independence anniversary. It supports joint research, startup partnerships, and knowledge-sharing in priority tech sectors.

This program embeds 76 Kenyan undergraduate scientists and engineers in U.S. universities for semester-long study, building bilateral tech sector partnerships and establishing lasting connections between American innovation ecosystems and Kenya's emerging talent.

This fund supports U.S. exchange alumni in Zambia designing community solutions addressing digital freedom, civic engagement, and prosperity. Projects must celebrate American values while advancing U.S. policy goals through alumni networks and leadership development.

EducationUSA seeks a partner to manage scholarship disbursement for Zambian students pursuing U.S. higher education. The program builds bilateral ties while supporting American universities and addressing critical skills gaps in key industries.

NSF seeks proposals to develop AI and cybersecurity education programs and scholarships, addressing critical workforce shortages in these fields. Support includes both scholarship funding for students and innovation grants to enhance curricula, partnerships, and training methods.

DOE seeks interdisciplinary teams to develop novel AI models and frameworks that accelerate scientific discovery across energy, nuclear, materials, and quantum domains. Successful projects will advance national security and address critical energy and environmental challenges through AI-enabled research workflows.

Sole source procurement of pCare TruthPoint patient experience platform for VA healthcare system, including real-time feedback, rounding workflows, analytics dashboards, and system integration services.

Brand name mandatory small business set-aside for METIS subscription software licensing providing team collaboration and web-based platform access.

USPTO market research for examination and attorney assistant examination quality review services to support patent processing operations.

Gate installation project at Gila substation facility requiring construction and infrastructure work.

RTI Directorate BAA soliciting white papers for research and technology integration initiatives across defense innovation domains.

Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (TEMPEST) BAA seeks methodologies and tools for avionics cybersecurity, open system architecture, and multi-domain operations integration.

AFRL seeks to demonstrate networked, autonomous cruise missiles capable of rapid software updates and multi-vendor interoperability in contested environments. The effort targets affordable mass missile operations with collaborative behavior demonstrations across multiple platforms.

FLASH INP program seeks enabling technologies for hypersonic boost-glide vehicles. Critical enabling technologies include high-TRL command/control systems, thermal protection systems, and advanced design/optimization capabilities.

Kaiju Broad Agency Announcement from Air Force with controlled unclassified information. Future calls will issue white papers and proposals for advanced air force technology development initiatives.