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DoD SBIR/STTR Umbrella Program

DoD SBIR/STTR

Supports small business and non-traditional teams across defense components in a shared topic flow.

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The Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program is the largest US government small-business R&D initiative, channeling federal research dollars to companies with fewer than 500 employees through topic-driven competitive solicitations. DoD runs the program across 14 participating components—including Army, Navy, Air Force, Spac…

Defense-relevant small business innovation and technology transfer research responding to specific DoD component topics across all OUSD(R&E) critical technology areas via annual BAA and CSO solicitation cycles.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.dodsbirsttr.mil