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Navy Catapult (Phase II.5)

Navy Catapult Phase II.5

Supports Naval-selected second-stage development for experienced small businesses with strong track records.

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About

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…

What this grant funds

Any technology developed under a prior SBIR/STTR award (Navy or cross-agency DoD) that a Naval customer wants to accelerate toward transition.

Key facts
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.—
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.$248M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.navysbir.com