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DARPA SBIR Phase II

Supports United States defense innovators building on validated concepts into advanced prototypes and field testing.

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DARPA SBIR Phase II is the technology development stage of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Small Business Innovation Research program, continuing the technical effort established in a Phase I award or, for opt-in topics, via a Direct-to-Phase II pathway when feasibility has been established through prior non-SBIR work. Awards are structured as cooperative agreements issued through …

Continuation of the firm's DARPA SBIR Phase I technical effort, or Direct-to-Phase II for topics that explicitly opt in and where feasibility was demonstrated via prior non-SBIR work.

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.$130M

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