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Navy SBIR Phase II

Supports United States naval innovation teams transitioning validated concepts into stronger prototypes and mission-ready solutions.

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Navy SBIR Phase II is the development and demonstration stage of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research program, open to companies that have successfully completed Navy SBIR Phase I or that qualify for Direct-to-Phase-II on designated topics. The program funds substantial R&D resulting in prototype construction and testing, with the explicit goal of transitioning tech…

Continuation of the firm's Navy SBIR Phase I technical effort, or Direct-to-Phase II for topics that explicitly opt in.

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.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 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.$280M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.defensesbirsttr.mil