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AFOSR Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

AFOSR STTR Phase I

Offers small business and institution teams early research support for foundational Air Force concepts.

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The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) STTR Phase I program funds exploratory basic research conducted jointly by a small business and a university or non-profit research institution on topics aligned with Air Force scientific priorities. AFOSR administers the only Air Force STTR program β€” it operates no SBIR program β€” and manages its solicitations through AFWERX. Topics span AFOSR's …

Basic research topics aligned with Air Force research priorities published in STTR solicitation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
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.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil