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DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP)

DHS SVIP — Topic

Supports security innovation through topic-led projects that advance practical deployment of public safety technologies.

The Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), operated by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, offers U.S. and international startups up to $2 million in non-dilutive funding over 24 months to carry out prototype projects addressing specific homeland security technology needs. Funding is delivered through the Innovation Other Transaction Solicitation (OTS 70RSAT21R00000006), a non-FAR mecha

Rolling homeland security prototype topic calls for US and international startups, providing non-dilutive OTA funding up to $2 million over 24 months across AI, cybersecurity, biometrics, UAS, and supply chain domains.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.18–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
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: www.dhs.gov