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DIU Improved Mobile Electric Power Distribution System (I-MEPDIS) AOI: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: October 28th, 2026
Award Type: Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreement
DIU is looking for commercial power distribution systems it can adapt to replace the Marine Corps’ aging MEPDIS panels. This guide covers the technical requirements, eligibility, how to apply and what happens after you submit.
Navy SBIR DON27BZ01-NV005: Intermediate Temperature Cooling Unit
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $315k
Description: Navy Phase I topic for a compact 65 F intermediate temperature cooling unit to cool DDG 51 electronics more efficiently. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
DAF SBIR DAF27BZ01-DV013: Advanced Reserve Power Source Technologies
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Air Force Direct to Phase II topic for safe, long-storage weapon reserve power sources beyond today's thermal batteries. See funding fit, targets, and how to apply via DSIP.
USDA SBIR/STTR Phase II USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221: Executive Summary for Ag and Food Tech Startups
Deadline: November 17th
Funding Award Size: $600k - $650k
Description: USDA NIFA invites prior Phase I winners to advance agriculture, food, forestry, and rural innovations toward market. See funding fit, topic areas, and how to apply via USDA SBIR and STTR.
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.
NAVFAC EXWC Broad Agency Announcement N39430-26-S-5000: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling until June 14, 2027 (final abstract deadline)
Funding Award Size: $2m - $5m
Description: Everything startups need to know about NAVFAC EXWC BAA N39430-26-S-5000: 13 Navy topics, Topic 11 LMR rules, funding, deadlines, eligibility, and FAQs.
DOE ASPECT Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003647): Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $2m-$10m
Description: DOE's ASPECT NOFO (DE-FOA-0003647) offers up to $58M for chemical technologies using biomass and waste feedstocks. Required concept papers are due October 9, 2026.
2026 SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $6m
Description: The 2026 SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition awards up to $6 million in non-dilutive funding to profitable US small manufacturers. Deadline August 28, 2026.
DOE DE-FOA-0003634: Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery ($81.9M NOFO)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $7.5m - $28m
Description: DOE's HGEO opened DE-FOA-0003634, an $81.9M NOFO funding oil and natural gas production, infrastructure, and digital transformation projects. Applications due September 22, 2026. BW&CO breaks down eligibility, topic areas, and award sizes.
Chain Reaction Innovations 2027 Cohort: DOE-Funded Entrepreneurship Program at Argonne National Laboratory
Deadline: October 30th, 2026
Funding Award Size: TBD
Description: Chain Reaction Innovations 2027 cohort offers individual innovators up to 24 months of stipend, lab space, and mentorship at Argonne National Laboratory. Learn eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
DOE Genesis Mission | SBIR/STTR Phase I Funding Opportunity
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $250k
Description: DOE's Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I offers ~40 awards, $10M total, for AI in biotech, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous labs. Pitches due Sept 10, 2026.
NASA ROSES | C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
Deadline: November 10, 2026
Funding Award Size: Up to $5m
Description: NASA's ROSES C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities program funds research facilities for lunar, Mars, and astrobiology science. Proposals due Nov 10, 2026.
NASA ROSES A.14: Atmosphere Research Program
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Up to $5m
Description: NASA's ROSES A.14 Atmosphere program funds airborne campaign data analysis on air quality, aerosols, and weather. NOI due Aug 20, 2026; proposals Oct 20.
NASA SBIR/STTR Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP), Program Year 2026
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Up to $5m
Description: NASA's CCRPP matches up to $5M for Phase II SBIR/STTR companies with an external investor. Applications due Aug 19, 2026. See if you qualify.
NASA ROSES A.13: Accelerating Earth Solutions (AES)
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Funding Award Size: $10m
Description: NASA's new AES program funds Earth-observation decision tools with $10M for FY27. See eligibility, deadlines, and dual-anonymous review rules for this Oct 15, 2026 deadline.
U.S. SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation - Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program - SBA-OIIGA-26-001
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $500k
Description: SBA's SCALE Program awards up to $500,000 to organizations supporting small business supply chains in manufacturing, biotech, defense, and energy. Apply by August 7, 2026.
United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Deadline: Rolling Deadline
Funding Award Size: $5m
Description: Learn how the U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) funds innovative commercial technologies across robotics, AI, autonomy, power systems, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and defense applications.
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane - N0016424SNB35
Deadline: July 7, 2027
Funding Award Size: $500k+
Description: Apply for the NSWC Crane Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), an open defense R&D funding opportunity supporting electronic warfare, AI, hypersonics, sensors, power systems, microelectronics, and other national security technologies. Rolling submissions accepted through July 7, 2027.
Domestic Production for Military-Critical Cylindrical Cells Request for Project Proposals | DIBC | RPP-BES-26-01
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $500k - $5m
Description: DIBC seeks prototype projects for domestic lithium-ion cell manufacturing and Silver-Zinc battery production modernization. Phase I submissions due July 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
NIH Highlighted Topic: Leveraging New Approach Methodologies and Non-Animal Technologies to Accelerate Osteoarthritis Research
Deadline: January 5th, 2027
Funding Award Size: $300k - $2m
Description: Apply for up to $2.1M in NIH SBIR funding for osteoarthritis research using organoids, tissue chips, AI, regenerative medicine, and non-animal technologies. Learn eligibility, timelines, and funding uses.