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AFWERX Specific Topic SBIR/STTR

AFWERX Specific Topic STTR Release 1

Supports research institution partnerships in Air Force technical areas through targeted collaboration pathways.

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AFWERX Specific Topic STTR 26.TZ Release 1 is the STTR variant of the FY26 DoW Specific Topic cycle, covering Air Force topics only — Space Force topics are not included in the 26.TZ solicitation. The solicitation pre-released April 13, 2026, opened May 6, 2026, and closed June 6, 2026. Like the SBIR Specific Topic program, each topic defines a known Air Force customer and a discrete capability ga…

What this grant funds

Pre-identified Air Force capability gaps defined in topic solicitation 26.TZ (AF only).

Key facts
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: afwerx.com