DHS SBIR Phase I
Supports small businesses addressing homeland security needs with early feasibility innovation in cybersecurity, border operations, and safety-critical tools.
The DHS SBIR Phase I program is an annual competitive R&D contract issued by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, funding U.S. small businesses to establish the scientific and technical feasibility of proposed solutions to specific homeland security technology needs. Phase I awards are typically $175,000 for a five-month performance period; award decisions are made within 45 days of selecti…
Annual small-business R&D feasibility projects across DHS mission areas including cybersecurity, borders and maritime security, explosives detection, chemical and biological defense, first responders, and unmanned aerial systems.
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