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Navy SBIR DON27BX01-NP001: ONR Open Topic for Low-Cost Heads Up Displays (HUDs) for Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $315k
Description: ONR Phase I open topic for low-cost, NDAA-compliant heads-up displays with 6DOF tracking for FPV drone pilots and forward observers. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
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.
ARPA-H SPECTRA ARPA-H-SOL-26-163: Autism Technology and Research Funding Guide for Startups
Deadline: October 18, 2026 (TA4 Solution Summary)
Funding Award Size: Not published (OT awards)
Description: ARPA-H funds wearables, communication devices, and AI tools that improve daily life for autistic people while generating real-world assessment data. See funding fit, technical areas, and how to apply via the ARPA-H Solutions site.
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.
AFWERX SBIR Open Topic Program
Deadline: November 25th, 2026 (DoW FY27 Release 1)
Funding Award Size: Typically $75k - $15m
Description: Explore AFWERX Open Topic, SBIR/STTR, D2P2, and STRATFI/TACFI funding opportunities for startups and defense tech companies in AI, space, autonomy, cybersecurity, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and dual-use technologies.
Department of Education - SBIR/STTR Opportunities (IA, IB, and DT2)
Deadline: Closed
Funding Award Size: $250k - $1m
Description: ED/IES SBIR Phase IA, Phase IB, and Direct to Phase II. Learn funding amounts, eligibility, and which track is right for your edtech startup. Deadlines June 29, 2026.
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.
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Deadline: Rolling until January 25, 2031
Funding Award Size: $500k - $5m
Description: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is funding innovative research in simulation, training technologies, human performance, and STEM education. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
DLA Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Deadline: Rolling through December 2nd, 2030
Funding Award Size: Likely $5M to $10M+
Description: The MUST-III program funds R&D projects that modernize the Department of Defense clothing and individual equipment (CIE) supply chain—advancing digital manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and innovation in textile technologies to support rapid, scalable, and cost-effective military sustainment.
DARPA Strategic Technology Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Deadline: Rolling through December 18th, 2026
Funding Award Size: Est. $2 million
Description: DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office (STO) is seeking revolutionary, high-risk research ideas that can create new mission-level capabilities across air, space, sea, land, and the electromagnetic spectrum. This BAA supports disruptive systems, devices, or architectures that go beyond incremental improvements and are not already covered under existing STO programs.