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SSC Ionospheric Ground Sensors Prototype
Deadline: November 11th, 2026 (12:00 PM CST)
Award Type: Prototype effort, multiple awards possible (no amount posted)
Space Systems Command wants prototypes that add oblique-incidence sensing to its ionospheric sensor network, plus sounder integration, antenna upgrades and cyber-resilient data delivery. This page covers the five lines of effort and how to apply.
Army Applications Laboratory BAA (W911NF-24-S-0008): Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling through April 4th, 2029
Budget: No set funding or award size published
The Army Applications Laboratory takes white papers in 16 dual-use areas through a short web form, with feedback in 30 days. This page covers the areas, eligibility, award types and how to submit.
SpEC GPS Gen4 Ground Prototype (Project 26-18)
Deadline: To be announced (prototype project not yet released)
Award Type: Prototype project through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC)
Space Systems Command is preparing a prototype project for a new, resilient GPS ground command and control segment. This guide covers the scope, eligibility and how to get ready.
S²MARTS Sirena Payload Adapter and Demo (26-06)
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award through S²MARTS
The Department of War is preparing to fund a flight-ready payload adapter that integrates the Sirena Payload Delivery Vehicle with a tactical boost vehicle. This guide covers the focus areas, eligibility and how to get ready.
S²MARTS Aircraft Countermeasure Dispenser (26-11)
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award through S²MARTS
The Navy is preparing to fund domestic manufacturing for aircraft countermeasure dispensers and survivability components. This guide covers the focus areas, eligibility and how to get ready.
AFRL STAR-FISH Call 017: Secure by Design Space Vehicle
Deadline: November 13th, 2026
Budget: About $14M total for the Call (Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate wants white papers for a Secure by Design Space Vehicle, from flat-sat and cyber range to an on-orbit demo. This guide covers scope, clearance and accounting requirements, how to apply and what happens next.
NIWC Atlantic Airborne Laser Comms Turret (AOI 27-A001)
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Award Type: Prototype other transaction agreement
NIWC Atlantic seeks a flight-certified airborne laser comms and optical timing turret plus a C-band transceiver. See fit, requirements and how to apply.
DAF STTR DAF27TZ01-DV001: AI-Enabled Computed Vision Air-to-Air Refueling Performance Assessment and Automated Pilot Debrief System
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Air Force STTR Direct to Phase II topic for AI computer vision that scores aerial refueling performance and automates pilot debriefs. See funding fit, tasks, and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-NV006: High Speed, Low Temperature Hyperspectral Imager for High Enthalpy Ground Testing
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Air Force Phase I topic for a fast, low-temperature hyperspectral imager to measure surface temperature and emissivity in high enthalpy testing. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-NV005: Luminescence-Based Surface Measurement Technique for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurements within Non-Oxygen Based Hypersonic Ground Test Facilities
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Air Force Phase I topic for a luminescent paint technique that measures pressure and temperature in nitrogen hypersonic wind tunnels. See funding fit, phases, and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-NV004: Long Rod Delivery System
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Air Force Phase I topic for a precise launcher that fires long rod projectiles at 1,400 to 2,300+ m/s with controlled orientation for live fire testing. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-NV003: Multiple Telemetry Site Signal Source Synchronization
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Air Force Phase I topic to synchronize telemetry signal simulators across multiple range sites for end-to-end pre-flight checks. See funding fit, phases, and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-NV002: Optimally Packaged Assembly for Laser Systems (OPALS)
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Air Force Phase I topic for a rugged, compact beam control optical system for airborne high energy lasers. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-DV007: Reusable Illumination System
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Air Force Direct to Phase II topic for a reusable replacement for the obsolete PF300 flash bulb used on high-speed sled test tracks. See funding fit, requirements, and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-DV009: US Production of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic-Yielding Preceramic Polymers
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Air Force Direct to Phase II topic to scale U.S. production of an AFRL-patented UHTC preceramic polymer to 50 kg per month. See funding fit, deliverables, and how to apply via DSIP.
NASA NIAC Phase I FY2027: Up to $225K for Visionary Aerospace Concepts
Deadline: October 28, 2026 (Step A)
Funding Award Size: Up to $225k
Description: NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate funds nine-month feasibility studies of visionary, early-stage aerospace concepts through NIAC Phase I. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via NSPIRES.
AFRL Rocket Lab HERMES Broad Agency Announcement (HERMES BAA) FA9300-20-S-0001: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: November 16, 2026 (current RDRE-CC call white papers), rolling until March 18, 2027
Funding Award Size: Contracts, purchase orders, grants, cooperative agreements or other transactions
Description: AFRL’s Rocket Propulsion Division accepts five-page white papers anytime for propulsion research, including materials, manufacturing, modeling and sensing. This guide covers topics, eligibility, the DD 2345 requirement and how to submit.
DIU Low Cost ISR (LC-ISR) Prize Challenge: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: October 14th, 2026
Funding Award Size: Prize challenge with potential prototype OT and follow-on
Description: DIU seeks mature, low-cost medium- and long-endurance ISR drones for expeditionary operations. $100M prize and initial follow-on pool. How it works, who should apply, and how to team.
TRISH Catalyst Grants Program: NASA-Funded Space Health Awards for Companies and Researchers
Deadline: Rolling through December 2026
Funding Award Size: Up to $150k (Tier 1), $150k+ (Tier 2)
Description: NASA’s Translational Research Institute for Space Health funds proof-of-concept and technology development projects that reduce astronaut health risks. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply.
FAA Aviation Research BAA 692M15-25-R-00004: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling through December 4th, 2034
Funding Award Size: $100k - $1.2m
Description: The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center funds aviation safety research across airport pavements, hydrogen, eVTOL controls, AI assurance, and pilot training. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via white paper.