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SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase II

SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase II

Supports United States space firms advancing proven prototypes into stronger development and demonstration milestones.

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SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts fund prototype development of $1.25 million–$1.8 million over up to 24 months for US small businesses building space-relevant or dual-use defense-commercial technology. The programme operates under the DoD-wide SBIR/STTR broad agency announcement administered through dodsbirsttr.mil, with SpaceWERX serving as the US Space Force innovation arm and a division o…

What this grant funds

Prototype development by US small businesses in space-relevant or dual-use defense-commercial technology, including a Direct-to-Phase II sub-track for qualifying companies bypassing Phase I.

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.1–24 months
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: spacewerx.us