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DCSA Innovation Gateway (HS0021-26-CSO-DCSA): The Complete Guide for Startups
Deadline: Rolling until June 22, 2031
Funding Award Size: $5 million
Description: DCSA Innovation Gateway (HS0021-26-CSO-DCSA) explained for startups: prototype OTA funding, eligibility, cost share, 6-page concept paper, and key deadlines.
FA9453-21-S-0001-Call016 - Space Strategic Technology Institute (SSTI) - Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $25m
Description: The U.S. Space Force and AFRL are seeking university-led teams for the Space Strategic Technology Institute (SSTI): Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO). Learn about funding, eligibility, technical focus areas, deadlines, and application requirements.
DARPA | RF Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $10m-$20m
Description: Learn about the DARPA Radiofrequency Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR) solicitation, including funding, eligibility, deadlines, evaluation criteria, and how to apply for DARPA-PS-26-126.
DIBC - Defense Manufacturing Readiness Exercise Request for Solutions (RFS) DIBC-RFS-26-02
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Under $2m
Description: Learn about DARPA's Advancing Autonomous Science for Biological Applications RFI (DARPA-SN-26-96), including eligibility, response requirements, research topics, submission deadline, and how organizations can help shape future DARPA programs.
Request for Information (RFI) Special Notice DARPA-SN-26-96 Advancing Autonomous Science for Biological Applications DARPA BTO
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Under $2m
Description: Learn about DARPA's Advancing Autonomous Science for Biological Applications RFI (DARPA-SN-26-96), including eligibility, response requirements, research topics, submission deadline, and how organizations can help shape future DARPA programs.
CDMRP: FY26 Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Up to $200k
Description: The FY26 Reconstructive Transplant Research Program Concept Award provides up to $200,000 for innovative vascularized composite allotransplantation research. Applications due September 16, 2026.
CDMRP: FY26 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Up to $1.12m
Description: The FY26 Rare Cancers Research Program offers Department of Defense funding through Concept Awards, Idea Development Awards, and Resource and Community Development Awards supporting rare cancer biology, therapies, AI/ML, research platforms, and community infrastructure.
CDMRP: FY26 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Up to $1.2m
Description: The FY26 Kidney Cancer Research Program offers three Department of Defense funding opportunities, including the Concept Award, Idea Development Award, and Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award, providing up to $1.2 million for innovative kidney cancer research.
NASA - Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $500k
Description: Apply for NASA’s Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge and compete for up to $500,000 in prize funding. Develop ISAM technologies for robotic manipulation in orbit and gain access to a potential hosted orbital flight test.
Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI)
Deadline: April, 22nd 2027
Funding Award Size: $500k
Description: The U.S. Army is seeking commercial Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection (EW&C) solutions through the REWSI CSO. Multiple contracts and OTA awards are anticipated for AI-enabled EMSO, EW, SIGINT, spectrum operations, and open-architecture defense technologies. Solution Briefs due 22 April 2027 at 1600 EST.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research Program (NSF SBIR/STTR)
Deadline: November 4th, 2026 (then March 4th and July 7th, 2027)
Funding Award Size: $305K + $1.25M+ in follow-on funding
Description: Apply for NSF SBIR/STTR funding for high-risk, high-impact technologies. U.S. startups can receive up to $305K in Phase I funding and up to $1.25M in Phase II. Project Pitch submissions begin June 2, 2026.
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) - PA-27-100
Deadline: January 5th, 2027
Funding Award Size: <$2.1 Million
Description: NIH, CDC, and FDA Parent SBIR (PA-27-100) offers up to $700K Phase I and $3M Phase II non-dilutive funding. See eligibility, deadlines, and how BW&CO can help you apply.
NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Topics
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $225k
Description: Apply for NASA SBIR 2026 funding—up to $225K for deep tech startups. Deadline May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Limited submissions.
AFRL - Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
Deadline: Rolling until July 13, 2027
Funding Award Size: $20M–$100M
Description: AFRL MSDEW ARA offers $20M–$100M awards for electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and defense systems. Rolling calls open through 13 JULY 2027.
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISIONAIR SYSTEMS GROUP, PROPULSION & POWER ENGINEERING BAA
Deadline: September 30th, 2027
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Apply for FY26 Navy propulsion and power R&D funding through NAWCAD’s open BAA. Submit white papers by 30 September 2026 across energy, propulsion, and aircraft systems.
Golden Dome for America - Department of War CSO
Deadline: Rolling until September 30, 2035
Funding Award Size: $500k - $10m
Description: Apply to the Golden Dome for America Commercial Solutions Opening. Rolling submissions through 30 September 2035 for innovative defense technologies, prototypes, and mission-critical capabilities.
Engage SOF (eSOF) Capabilities of Interest – U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Deadline: Rolling deadline until December 31, 2026
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Rolling submission program connecting commercial technologies to USSOCOM needs across AI, ISR, cyber, mobility, medical, and more, with multiple non-dilutive funding pathways.
NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Deadline: Rolling through December 30th, 2026
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Funding for basic and applied research across defense-critical areas including AI, materials, energy, cybersecurity, sensing, and space systems to advance U.S. Navy capabilities.
Small UAS & Asymmetric Capabilities CSO Call 001 - Department of the Air Force
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Funding for development of small, low-cost unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomous, high-speed, long-range operations in contested environments for asymmetric warfare missions.
SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) – U.S. Department of the Air Force
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: Est. $500K to $5M
Description: Flexible Air Force funding for innovative commercial technologies in AI/ML, cyber, and defense applications through a rolling CSO process with white paper submissions and invited proposals.