Active Government Funding Opportunities

Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement soliciting foundational research proposals spanning basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development across all scientific domains to operationalize science for military advantage.

Protein-based rare earth element recovery technology using engineered Lanmodulin proteins that self-assemble into recoverable condensates, enabling cleaner extraction from complex mixtures to support resilient supply chains for critical materials.

Technology licensing opportunity for Heat Pipe Reactor Fire Mitigation and Suppression System from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Transforms heat pipes in alkali metal-cooled reactors into sensor-driven fire defense components with automated suppression, enabling advanced small and microreactors to meet safety requirements without core redesign.

Technology available for licensing: dimethyl ether-driven rejuvenation method for end-of-life lithium-ion battery cells. Novel approach to restore battery performance without disassembly, targeting simplified recycling pathways.

Technology licensing opportunity for NanoFET immunotherapy platform from LANL: modular, self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold for rapid development of targeted therapeutics and medical countermeasures.

RFI for unmanned ground recovery systems combining tactical autonomy and robotic manipulation to execute vehicle recovery in contested, DDIL (denied/degraded) communication environments with minimal logistics footprint.

Technology licensing opportunity for GLASS software, a high-performance dynamic line rating platform for real-time optimization of power transmission capacity using CFD modeling and weather integration.

DARPA seeks innovative materials analysis technologies enabling real-time molecular and elemental composition analysis under ambient conditions without sample preparation. Solutions must deliver revolutionary advances beyond current state-of-practice capabilities.

ONR applied research announcement for communications and networking technologies including VHF data links, electronically-steered apertures, low-probability-of-detection communications, and distributed network control algorithms.

Develop advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors and next-generation designs that are smaller, faster to deploy, and easier to integrate into modern energy systems. This challenge seeks innovative solutions to power military installations, data centers, industrial facilities, and electric grids with reliable, carbon-free energy.

Broad Agency Announcement for naval RDT&E seeking innovative solutions in expeditionary construction, logistics-over-shore technologies, and waterfront facilities to advance warfighter capabilities in contested environments.

Technology licensing for Bacterial Lipid Nanodiscs Platform enabling safe study of bacterial membranes in nanoscale format for vaccine design and antimicrobial discovery without live pathogen handling.

Technology licensing opportunity for DC Recruiter, a self-assembling peptide nanofiber platform designed to enhance broad-spectrum immune response against multiple pathogens without pathogen-specific targeting.

Enterprise broad agency announcement defining AFRL areas of interest for innovative technologies and services across full spectrum of Air Force research laboratory needs.

ONR BAA seeking innovative enabling technologies for hypersonic boost-glide vehicle systems. Open competition for R&D solutions advancing hypersonic flight vehicle capabilities and operational concepts.

DICE develops theory and algorithms for decentralized AI agent coordination that can autonomously execute complex missions in contested environments while remaining predictable and human-controlled. It addresses the fragility of centralized systems and unpredictability of ad hoc AI compositions by leveraging self-organizing principles for scalable, resilient collective intelligence.

DLA Emergent IV R&D BAA with multiple areas of interest including AI/ML applications, emerging technologies, and critical technologies transition for logistics innovation.

Naval Surface Warfare Center commercial solutions for innovative technologies addressing Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electromagnetic Warfare. Multiple areas of interest.

Kaiju Broad Agency Announcement from Air Force with controlled unclassified information. Future calls will issue white papers and proposals for advanced air force technology development initiatives.

FAA ten-year research BAA covering aviation structural integrity, pavement assessment, fatigue testing, and advanced aerospace research topics across multiple technical areas.

NASA Astrophysics Small Explorer (APSMEX) opportunity for research teams to develop innovative space observatories. Mandatory Notice of Intent submission required.

Defense Logistics Agency strategic materials broad agency announcement seeking innovative solutions for rapid acquisition, supply chain management, and procurement support through 2029.

DoD seeks basic research proposals from HBCUs and TCUs in critical technology areas including AI, biomanufacturing, quantum computing, and hypersonics. Projects must advance fundamental knowledge while building institutional research capacity and developing STEM talent for national defense.

DOE technology licensing for SurfGraphPro, an AI tool that converts complex protein structures into analyzable formats for drug discovery and antibody design applications.

DOE technology licensing opportunity for PBI high-temperature hollow fiber membranes enabling hydrogen separation, CO2 capture, and liquid stream processing.