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DoW STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer)

DoW STTR — Open Topics

Supports United States innovation teams in strategic technology areas across security and digital fields.

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The Department of War Small Business Technology Transfer program is a companion mechanism to SBIR that mandates formal research partnerships between for-profit U.S. small businesses and U.S. universities or federally funded research and development centers. Unlike SBIR, STTR requires the small business to subcontract a statutory minimum percentage of the research work to the named research institu

Small business plus research institution R&D on STTR-designated defense topics across DoD service components, requiring a formal partnership with a U.S. university or federally funded research and development center.

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.Procurement contract
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