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DHS SVIP

Funds unconventional government collaborations solving difficult Department of Homeland Security problems.

DHS — Department of Homeland SecurityUnited StatesOther Transaction (OT)

SVIP was established to bring non-traditional government contractors — startups and scale-ups that do not typically work with the federal government — into DHS problem-solving. It operates via Other Transaction Authority (OTA), currently under solicitation OTS 70RSAT21R00000006 (5-year, issued May 2021). Funding is up to $200,000 per phase across 3–4 phases, for a potential total of up to $800K–$2

AerospaceAIBiotechCybersecurityDefenseHardwareRobotics

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.dhs.gov