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Air Force SBIR/STTR

Air Force SBIR Phase II

Supports United States Air Force-aligned projects maturing defense-ready prototypes toward broader mission adoption.

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Air Force SBIR Phase II is the technology development and prototyping stage for companies that have completed an Air Force SBIR Phase I award, or accessed the program via the Direct-to-Phase II pathway widely offered by AFWERX. The program is managed by AFWERX as the Department of the Air Force's SBIR/STTR program manager, operating under the Air Force Research Laboratory. SpaceWERX manages space-…

Continuation of the firm's Air Force SBIR Phase I technical effort, or Direct-to-Phase II for topics that explicitly opt in.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$320M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.defensesbirsttr.mil