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Types of Opportunities

Broad Topics

Broad topics cover wide areas of interest where the government wants solutions. They’re open-ended and give you room to define how your idea fits the mission.

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Specific Topics

Specific topics describe clearly defined needs with exact technical goals or outcomes. They’re focused requests for solutions that meet specific requirements.

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Broad Topic Opportunities:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AFWERX SBIR Open Topic Program

Deadline: June 29, 2026 (PY26.2 TACFI submission window)

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.

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Department of Education - SBIR/STTR Opportunities (IA, IB, and DT2)

Deadline: June 29th

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.

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NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

Deadline: Rolling Deadline Until September 30, 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.

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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.

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Specific Topic Opportunities:

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Either the deadline is approaching or there is a competitive reason for applying early (such as funds that will be awarded on a first come first serve basis)

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Passive-Active Combo System for Unmanned Characterization of Littoral Environments - SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV026

Deadline: April 29, 2026 (Estimated)

Funding Award Size: $240,000 (Estimated)

Description: Funding to develop a lightweight passive spectral imager + dual-wavelength topo-bathy LiDAR payload for Group 2 UAVs, enabling real-time littoral mapping, bathymetry to ~20m, and underwater target/terrain characterization with onboard processing and downlink.

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Virtual Reality Model Walkthrough - SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV015

Deadline: April 29, 2026 (Estimated)

Funding Award Size: $240,000 (Estimated)

Description: Funding to build VR software for commercial headsets that loads and renders DDG-51 ship-construction CAD models (CATIA and ShipConstructor), enabling immersive design reviews, file overlays, navigation with minimal motion sickness, and low-lag viewing of multiple models.

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