DARPA SBIR and STTR topics (DoW SBIR and STTR BAAs)
DARPA posts SBIR and STTR topics in the monthly releases of the Department of War SBIR and STTR broad agency announcements, and small businesses propose against them through DSIP. FY2026 topics offered Phase I awards of $150,000 to $300,000 and Phase II or Direct to Phase II awards of $700,000 to $1,800,000, most with a $500,000 to $600,000 option. Offered by DARPA; awards $150K – $2.3M; applications due November 25, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- DARPA
- Award amount
- $150K – $2.3M
- Deadline
- November 25, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
DARPA posts SBIR and STTR topics in the monthly releases of the Department of War SBIR and STTR broad agency announcements, and small businesses propose against them through DSIP. FY2026 topics offered Phase I awards of $150,000 to $300,000 and Phase II or Direct to Phase II awards of $700,000 to $1,800,000, most with a $500,000 to $600,000 option. DARPA accepts firms majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms and runs STTR topics that require a research-institution partner. Award: Set...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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