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DAF STTR DAF26TZ06-NV007: Automated Combat Assessment at the Edge
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Complete guide to DAF STTR Phase I topic DAF26TZ06-NV007, automated combat assessment at the edge. Up to $300,000 over 6 months, STTR partner required. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF STTR DAF26TZ06-NV006: Artificial Intelligence Performance Evaluation Tool
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Complete guide to DAF STTR Phase I topic DAF26TZ06-NV006, AI Performance Evaluation Tool for Air Force Test Center. Up to $300,000 over 6 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
Navy SBIR DON26BZ06-DV088: Minimally Invasive Remote Blood Collection Device for Free-Ranging Cetaceans
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to Navy SBIR Direct to Phase II topic DON26BZ06-DV088, minimally invasive remote blood collection for free-ranging cetaceans. Up to $2M base plus option. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF STTR DAF26TZ06-DV008: Counter Adversarial GPS Jamming
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF STTR Direct to Phase II topic DAF26TZ06-DV008, counter adversarial GPS jamming via exceptional-point stochastic resonance. Up to $2M over 24 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF STTR DAF26TX06-NV514: Space Domain Operational Environment Assessment
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $175k
Description: Complete guide to DAF STTR Phase I topic DAF26TX06-NV514, space domain operational environment assessment. Up to $175,000 over 6 months, two technical areas. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BZ06-DV037: Low-Cost Multi-Function Ku-Band RF System for Prompt Strike Weapons
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR BAA Direct to Phase II topic DAF26BZ06-DV037, low-cost multi-function Ku-band RF seeker for prompt strike weapons. Up to $2M over 24 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BZ06-NV036: Flightline Radio Network
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $250k
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Phase I topic DAF26BZ06-NV036, 5G Open RAN flightline radio network at Edwards AFB. Up to $250,000 over 6 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BZ06-NV035: Quantum Memory for Secure Communication
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $250k
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Phase I topic DAF26BZ06-NV035, quantum memory for secure communication and QKD repeaters. Up to $250,000 over 6 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BZ06-NV034: Low Noise and Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $250k
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Phase I topic DAF26BZ06-NV034, low-noise low-SWaP 6 to 12 GHz mode-locked lasers. Up to $250,000 over 6 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BZ06-DV037: Low-Cost Multi-Function Ku-Band RF System for Prompt Strike Weapons
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR BAA Direct to Phase II topic DAF26BZ06-DV037, low-cost multi-function Ku-band RF seeker for prompt strike weapons. Up to $2M over 24 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-NV510: AI/ML for Next Generation of Missile Detection, Warning, Tracking, and Reporting
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Phase I topic DAF26BX06-NV510, AI/ML for missile detection, warning, and tracking. Up to $150,000 over 3 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-DV513: Autonomous On Orbit Logistics and Sustainment Architecture
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Direct to Phase II topic DAF26BX06-DV513, autonomous on-orbit logistics and sustainment. Six focus areas, up to $1M over 12 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-DV512: Cyberspace Warfare for Space
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to SpaceWERX SBIR Direct to Phase II topic DAF26BX06-DV512, Cyberspace Warfare for Space. Eight focus areas, up to $2M over 24 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-DV511: Low SWaP-C Tactical Awareness Payload for Proliferated, Agile Satellites (TAPPAS) for Space Domain Awareness
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR open topic DAF26BX06-DP027, proliferated low-altitude C-sUAS detection. Up to $2M over 24 months, sub-$100k production target. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-DP027: OPEN Topic, Proliferated Low-Altitude Detection for Counter-sUAS
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR open topic DAF26BX06-DP027, proliferated low-altitude C-sUAS detection. Up to $2M over 24 months, sub-$100k production target. Closes October 21, 2026.
DAF SBIR DAF26BX06-DV026: Ground and Air Launched Drone Swarms Create a Self-Protecting Perimeter Using Autonomous AI
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Complete guide to DAF SBIR Direct to Phase II topic DAF26BX06-DV026, air-launched autonomous drone swarms for perimeter defense. Up to $2M over 24 months. Closes October 21, 2026.
Army STTR ARM26TX06-NV003: Agentic-AI, Schema-Driven Decision Management for Auditable Studies and Acquisition Decisions
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Complete guide to Army STTR topic ARM26TX06-NV003, agentic AI schema-driven decision management. Phase I up to $300,000, research institution partner required. Closes October 21, 2026.
Army SBIR ARM26BX06-NV012: Agentic-AI, Schema-Driven Decision Management for Auditable Studies and Acquisition Decisions
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: Complete guide to Army SBIR topic ARM26BX06-NV012, agentic AI schema-driven decision management. Phase I up to $300,000 for 1 to 6 months. Opens September 23, 2026 and closes October 21, 2026.
FDA RFA-FD-25-020: Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01)
Deadline: October 20, 2026
Funding Award Size: $900k
Description: FDA's RFA-FD-25-020 funds rare disease clinical trials up to $900,000 per year for 4 years. Deadlines, eligibility, IND requirements, and how startups win.
NIH Blueprint MedTech Translator (PAR-25-383): The Complete Startup Guide to the UG3/UH3 Medical Device Funding Opportunity
Deadline: January 28th, 2027
Funding Award Size: $300k - $2m
Description: NIH Blueprint MedTech Translator (PAR-25-383) funds medical device startups from preclinical testing to first-in-human trials. No budget cap. Next deadline January 28, 2027.