Active Government Funding Opportunities

The Army seeks melanoma research to advance understanding and treatment of this serious cancer. This Scholar Award supports innovative scientific studies that could improve patient outcomes and military medical capabilities.

Industry event bringing together government, academia, and industry to explore innovative supply chain solutions for Defense Logistics Agency.

This public diplomacy initiative brings together Indian stakeholders to showcase U.S. energy technologies as solutions for India's energy security needs. Regional and national conferences, plus virtual mentorship, will drive commercial partnerships and policy outcomes benefiting U.S. economic interests.

Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative technologies addressing digital transformation, advanced computing, secure systems, and data-driven decision-making. Seeks novel solutions for defense and civil works challenges.

Accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration following military-relevant auditory injury. This program supports preclinical and clinical research to restore hearing function in service members.

NASA seeks early-career researchers to initiate novel space science investigations through competitively reviewed proposals. This program supports emerging investigators in launching foundational research that advances Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, or astrophysics discovery.

ERDC's Information Technology Laboratory seeks innovative solutions for digital transformation, advanced computing, and secure systems to support defense and civil works missions. Solutions may include existing technologies adapted for new applications or emerging capabilities for data-driven decision-making.

ERDC seeks innovative geospatial technologies to support military operations and warfighter capabilities. This broadly-scoped Commercial Solutions Opening invites novel approaches across multiple geospatial research areas.

Build U.S.-Algeria partnerships in innovation, entrepreneurship, and AI to strengthen commercial ties and expand market access. Target young professionals and students (18-35) through programs connecting American institutions and expertise with Algerian counterparts.

Technology licensing opportunity for FortiCoat Steel, a two-step metal surface treatment combining electrochemical etching with nanoparticle-infused polymer coating for enhanced corrosion and wear resistance.

The U.S. Embassy Kuwait is funding public diplomacy projects ($5,000–$25,000) that advance American security, commercial, and cultural interests. Eligible organizations include NGOs, think tanks, and educational institutions proposing educational partnerships, speaker programs, and cultural initiatives that counter malign influence and strengthen pro-U.S. networks.

DOE seeks inspection solutions for small-diameter heat exchanger tubes fabricated via additive manufacturing using Alloy 625 Inconel. Research on non-destructive testing methods for compact additively manufactured components.

Air Force Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) program funds innovative space technology R&D and prototype development through an open research announcement.

Air Force STAR-FISH program supports fast-tracked R&D and rapid prototyping of innovative software and hardware solutions for space technology challenges.

NASA seeks private sector partnerships in astrobiology, planetary protection, and space biology. Areas include technology development, AI/data analytics, life detection, sample analysis, and space biology research collaborations.

NSF seeks fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM education across learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development. Projects should generate foundational insights with potential long-term impact on educational practice across all learner groups and ages.

DoD seeks low-cost, domestically-manufactured one-way attack drones for ground forces through a $1.1B multi-phase competition. Vendors must demonstrate capable, scalable production via performance testing and manufacturing readiness evaluations.

Technology licensing opportunity for Extremely Low-Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI), a solar-powered satellite beacon enabling autonomous, RF-free space object identification and space traffic management.

NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement framework for establishing full-time interdisciplinary R&D teams to develop novel platform technologies aligned with NSF Topic Announcements.

Research and development for innovative training simulation technologies, behavioral engineering, and software models to enhance Naval training systems effectiveness and reduce costs.

NSF X-Labs initiative seeking ambitious R&D teams to develop quantum interconnects and integrated photonic technologies for next-generation quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications.

ONR Long-Range S&T Broad Agency Announcement seeking meritorious research proposals across science and engineering disciplines for Navy and Marine Corps operations advancement. Extended through 2026.

NIJ seeks research evaluating artificial intelligence applications across criminal justice systems—policing, courts, and corrections. Studies should assess AI's effectiveness for operational decision-making while examining benefits, limitations, risks, and real-world impacts.

DOJ seeks research evaluating how law enforcement agencies implement and use emerging technologies. Studies should examine policies, training, operations, and impacts on public safety and budgets to guide effective technology adoption in policing.

Request for Information on fixed-income investment platforms and integrated asset management systems for receivership assets, emphasizing analytics, valuation, and operational lifecycle management capabilities.