Navy Catapult Phase II.5
Supports Naval-selected second-stage development for experienced small businesses with strong track records.
Navy Catapult is a Department of the Navy second Phase II SBIR program that extends R&D investment and accelerates technology transition to fleet or force operational use. Administered by the Naval SBIR Program Office, Catapult provides awards ranging from $1.7 million to $13 million to small businesses nominated by a Naval customer—including System Commands (SYSCOMs) such as NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NAVWA…
Any technology developed under a prior SBIR/STTR award (Navy or cross-agency DoD) that a Naval customer wants to accelerate toward transition.
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