SpaceWERX SBIR/STTR Phase II
Supports United States space firms advancing proven prototypes into stronger development and demonstration milestones.
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…
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.
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