DOW STTR Specific Topic 27.TZ Release 1 (Department of the Air Force / AFWERX)
Department of the Air Force / AFWERX STTR topic release (DOW STTR Specific Topic 27.TZ, Release 1). U.S. small businesses partner with a research institution and answer specific Air Force topics through the DSIP portal. 3 Air Force STTR topics, all Direct to Phase II only, which requires a Department of the Air Force customer and a signed Customer Memorandum. Offered by AFWERX; awards $2.1M; applications due November 25, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- AFWERX
- Award amount
- $2.1M
- Deadline
- November 25, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Department of the Air Force / AFWERX STTR topic release (DOW STTR Specific Topic 27.TZ, Release 1). U.S. small businesses partner with a research institution and answer specific Air Force topics through the DSIP portal. 3 Air Force STTR topics, all Direct to Phase II only, which requires a Department of the Air Force customer and a signed Customer Memorandum. Phase II awards are up to $2.1 million for 24 months. Pre-release was Oct 7, 2026; the release opens Oct 28, 2026 and closes Nov 25, 2026...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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