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DARPA SBIR/STTR

DARPA SBIR Phase I

Funds United States small businesses validating high-risk defense science concepts for practical technical development.

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DARPA SBIR Phase I is a competitive feasibility-stage award administered by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the DoD-wide Small Business Innovation Research program. DARPA participates in the Department of Defense's monthly BAA release cycle, with topics published on the first Wednesday of each month through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) at dodsbirsttr.mil. Topi…

DARPA program manager priorities across Aerospace, Biological Technologies, Defense Sciences, Information Innovation, Microsystems Technology, Strategic Technology, and Tactical Technology offices. Topics are released the first Wednesday of each month.

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.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–12 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.$70M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.darpa.mil