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SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1 Clinical Trial Required)
$1,750,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in the U.S. that are developing innovative health-related products and need assistance with late-stage research, clinical trials, and commercialization efforts after receiving prior NIH funding.

Health
Small businesses
FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small shipyards in the U.S. for capital improvements and workforce training to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness in shipbuilding and repair.

Transportation
Small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research FY2025 Phase II
$690,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have previously received a Phase I grant to further develop their innovative research and commercialization plans in areas aligned with NOAA's mission.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Contact for amount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from various entities, including businesses and universities, to develop groundbreaking technologies for national security, focusing on areas like novel materials, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Disruptioneering Program
Contact for amount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations to explore and develop high-risk, high-reward technologies that can lead to innovative prototypes for national defense applications.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to domestic manufacturers and water treatment facilities to improve energy efficiency, boost productivity, and create high-quality jobs while adhering to specific eligibility criteria.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Generative AI-Enabled Tactical Network
$250,000
U.S. Army SBIR Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop a Generative AI-based software system that creates realistic tactical data for military command and control operations, enhancing decision-making in challenging network environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Unmanned Robotic Rafting Bays for Military Use
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses and innovators to develop autonomous robotic systems for military river crossings, enhancing safety and efficiency in contested environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
$287,500
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative products and services that improve the health, employment, and community participation of individuals with disabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Aided Driving of Ground Combat Vehicles
$2,000,000
U.S. Army (Department of the Army)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop AI technologies that improve the operation and safety of large ground combat vehicles, enhancing driver awareness and vehicle maneuverability in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
AI Enabled Source Selection for Contract Proposal Evaluation
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses selected through the xTechIgnite competition to develop an AI-driven solution that automates and improves the Army's contract proposal evaluation process, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Ruggedized Sensors to Increase Driving Visibility and Vehicle Safety
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small businesses and innovators in developing advanced ruggedized sensor systems to improve vehicle safety and visibility, particularly in challenging driving conditions for both military and civilian applications.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Novel AI Techniques for Insights in Various Environments
$2,000,000
Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop innovative AI technologies that analyze large datasets for detecting anomalies and patterns, ultimately improving decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Interoperability
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop artificial intelligence solutions that improve the integration and data sharing between military systems, enhancing operational efficiency in tactical environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Radar Signal Processing Improvements for Probability of Detection
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop innovative radar signal processing techniques that improve detection capabilities for military applications, while also exploring potential uses in commercial sectors like drone detection and healthcare.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Autonomous Robotic Bridging
$250,000
Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop innovative drone swarm technology that enhances the U.S. Army's capabilities for efficient and safe river crossings in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 21, 2025

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training and professional development of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in health-related research, including students and researchers at various career stages.

Health
Small businesses
Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity in Research and Development Small Businesses SBIR/STTR (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 21, 2025

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses engaged in health-related research to enhance diversity by recruiting and mentoring individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Education
Small businesses
Plant Engineering To Revolutionize Sustainable Energy Production And Heighten Opportunities For Novel Efficiency Sbir/STTR (Persephone Sbir/STTR)
$4,505,859
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses developing innovative tools for bioenergy crop engineering to enhance sustainable energy production and reduce carbon emissions.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
Small businesses
Stimulate Utilization of Plentiful Energy in Rocks through High-temperature Original Technologies SBIR/STTR (SUPERHOT SBIR/STTR)
$4,505,859
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small businesses to develop innovative technologies for harnessing geothermal energy from extremely hot rock formations, promoting sustainable electricity production.

Opportunity Zone Benefits
Small businesses