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Navy SBIR/STTR

Navy SBIR Phase I

Funds United States naval small-business ideas for ship, aviation, undersea, and autonomy-related feasibility studies.

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Navy SBIR Phase I is the feasibility stage of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research program, targeted at addressing technology needs across Navy and Marine Corps System Commands including NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NAVWAR, ONR, MARCORSYSCOM, NAVSUP, and Strategic Systems Programs. Established under 15 USC 638, the program is designed to stimulate technological innovation, match…

What this grant funds

NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NAVWAR, ONR, and MARCORSYSCOM priorities. Ship and submarine systems, aviation, undersea warfare, weapons, networks, autonomy, sensors, and Marine Corps ground systems.

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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.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
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.$120M
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