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Navy SBIR / STTR Programs (ONR-administered)

Navy SBIR/STTR — Seed (ONR-administered)

Supports small-business naval technology projects through multiple annual DoD research milestones.

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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) administers Navy participation in the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, enabling US small businesses to compete for R&D contracts addressing naval science and technology needs across more than 30 defined topic areas. The Navy runs three DoD-wide release cycles per fiscal year, w…

What this grant funds

30+ Navy/Marine Corps science and technology areas. Specific topics published per cycle on defensesbirsttr.mil and navysbir.com.

Key facts
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.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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.onr.navy.mil