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Defense Health Agency SBIR Phase II

Supports United States defense health teams maturing validated medical technologies toward practical military use.

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Defense Health Agency SBIR Phase II is the development stage of DHA's congressionally mandated Small Business Innovation Research program, open to Phase I awardees who have demonstrated scientific, technical, and commercial feasibility. DHA administers the program to mature military medical and health technologies through prototype development and validation, targeting eventual transition to DoD a…

What this grant funds

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

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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.$55M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.defensesbirsttr.mil