Active Government Funding Opportunities

The Navy seeks commercial partners to develop and demonstrate next-generation hypersonic prototype systems, including integrated payload, booster, and mission systems with advanced manufacturing approaches for operational deployment.

NASA's INNOVATE program funds innovative scientific research across Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Researchers can submit proposals year-round to advance cutting-edge solutions addressing fundamental space and Earth science challenges.

F-22 actuator cataloging, provisioning data development, and depot-level repair capability gap analysis to establish organic repair at Hill Air Force Base.

ROAASTD ARA develops resilient, open, agile avionics systems and sensor integration technologies for rapid fielding in contested environments through experimentation.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) ARA seeks R&D, prototyping, and testing of directed energy sources and systems for laboratory and field trials.

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.

Cloud-forward HPC modernization seeking innovative commercial solutions to transform ERDC's High Performance Computing Modernization Program into a sovereign, AI-driven, vendor-agnostic cloud ecosystem with enhanced security and scalability.

LYNX Software Technologies COTS software acquisition for Combat Rescue Helicopter development and sustainment operations.

ARORA develops advanced photonic technologies through cooperative partnerships, designing and testing prototype photonic systems for DoD applications and modernization efforts.

Golden Dome for America CSO for rapid technology development and deployment against advanced aerial threats including hypersonics and cruise missiles through agile contracting.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative defense-related activities including Agile Refactoring and Integration. Two-step process with white papers and proposals.

TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement from AFRL Directed Energy Directorate for five-year R&D in directed energy technologies with calls issued periodically for specific research efforts.