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SOCOM SBIR Release 2

Supports a second special operations technical stream with parallel topics for urgent missions.

ClosedSOFWERX (USSOCOM via DEFENSEWERX)United States
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SOCOM SBIR 26.BZ Release 2 is the second of two SBIR funding releases USSOCOM issues through SOFWERX and DEFENSEWERX under the FY2026 BZ solicitation. Like Release 1, it follows the standard Small Business Innovation Research phased structure: Phase I feasibility, Phase II full R&D, Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2), and Phase III commercialization. Topics and specific areas of interest are published on t…

What this grant funds

Topics published on event landing page closer to deadline. Same phased structure as Release 1 (Phase I, II, D2P2, Phase III commercialization).

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.Procurement contract
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: events.sofwerx.org