Active Government Funding Opportunities

Support early-career scientists conducting dissertation research on Arctic environmental and social systems change. Funding advances fundamental understanding of rapid Arctic transformation and builds STEM workforce capacity in polar sciences.

The xTech|Phantum competition seeks innovative quantum sensors, quantum clocks, and photonic technologies to enhance Army position, navigation, timing, and communications capabilities while reducing dependence on GPS and improving performance in contested environments. Winners will be eligible to submit SBIR proposals under four specialized quantum and photonics topics.

Market research for centralized network infrastructure solutions to protect DoD CUI on government-owned platforms, eliminating distributed contractor network security requirements while maintaining NIST compliance and ATO qualification.

This SBIR solicitation seeks development of a high-power blue laser (425-475 nm) with extended coherence length and high pulse rates for improved data storage, imaging, and underwater/free-space communication applications. The laser must deliver 10W continuous output with 2000-day operational reliability.

This RFP seeks AI-driven software modernization solutions to automate refactoring and optimization of legacy Theater Mission Planning Center code. The capability will enhance maintainability, cybersecurity, and system integration while preserving mission-critical operations for Navy planning environments.

A mobile card-based interface that rapidly synthesizes complex battlefield data, enabling warfighters to quickly visualize and communicate critical information across chemical, biological, and dynamic operational environments. The solution aims to enhance situational awareness and decision-making by simplifying information integration through an intuitive, user-centric design.

The Army xTech Hackathon invites global innovators to rapidly prototype solutions addressing military capability gaps in a two-day competition. Winners receive up to $50,000 in prizes and potential pathways for technology transition into Army applications.

BLM 2026 Fuels management project cultural inventory for Shoshone region in Idaho. Environmental and cultural resource assessment for land management and fuels reduction.

DCSA recurring procurement for fingerprint channeling and criminal history records processing from Michigan. Background investigation support services for federal security clearance investigations.

BLM 2026 Fuels management project cultural inventory for Idaho BFO region. Environmental and cultural resource assessment for land management and fuels reduction.

Support graduate student research in Earth and space science through NASA's competitive funding program. This opportunity enables emerging investigators to conduct original research advancing understanding of Earth systems and space technology.

Consolidation of Big Bang maintenance contracts for ongoing technical sustainment, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance in agile development environment.

Available-for-licensing technology for high-quality actinide thin films via molecular beam epitaxy enabling quantum and optoelectronic device development with precise material control.

Consolidation of Big Bang platform stewardship contracts for capabilities growth, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps objectives supporting classified and unclassified environments.

Development of TRACE and PARCS plant-model simulation for Sequoyah nuclear power plant thermal-hydraulic and core physics analysis.

The Army seeks modular UAS payloads using the Picatinny CLIK standard to enable cross-manufacturer compatibility and rapid capability upgrades. Selected vendors will develop and field-test interchangeable payloads—including sensors, communications, and electronic warfare systems—with brigade-level units to maximize battlefield flexibility.

This SBIR solicitation seeks robust denoising technology to suppress noise in RF and acoustic sensing systems while preserving signal integrity. The Navy requires a solution achieving 10+ dB improvement that adapts to complex, non-stationary noise patterns on aircraft without extensive retuning.

This RFP seeks swarm-based micro-robotics capable of autonomous medical assistance for battlefield casualties in mass casualty incidents. Proposed systems must demonstrate at least two capabilities—such as casualty extraction, limb stabilization, hemorrhage control, or medication delivery—while remaining portable enough for IFAK integration or drone deployment.

Support high-tech research and innovation partnerships between U.S., Bahrain, and UK institutions focusing on advanced technology, defense, and economic collaboration. Projects should engage academic and private sector partners to develop secure, market-driven technology solutions.

Develop a low-cost "acoustic rainbow emitter" to attach to a UAS, reducing its acoustic signature and increasing its survivability in contested environments. This technology aims to counter the growing prevalence of acoustic sensors on the battlefield for improved ARSOF UAS mission success.

Seeking an acoustic communication system for drone swarms that uses propeller noise to share position data. This technology will enable decentralized swarming by allowing drones to autonomously maintain formation through sound-based communication.

Seeking affordable midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for a missile-tracking satellite constellation, enabling persistent threat detection from low Earth orbit. Proposals should offer cost-effective designs suitable for large-scale deployment, improving upon current technology for proliferated space-based missile defense.

Adaptive test planning software needed to optimize evaluation of LEO satellite constellations. The tool should leverage evolving system knowledge and Bayesian methods to prioritize impactful tests and reduce redundant efforts in fast-paced space acquisition.

Develop advanced satellite de-orbiting technologies to enable commercial servicing solutions for problematic spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The goal is to create universal capture mechanisms, autonomous rendezvous capabilities, and design innovations that reduce orbital debris risks for proliferated satellite constellations.

ALIAS autonomy applications for UH-60 helicopters aim to enhance emergency services and wildfire suppression by enabling real-time decision-making and minimally-supervised aerial operations. The technology seeks to improve response times and mission effectiveness through advanced autonomous capabilities for complex tasks like medical evacuations, reconnaissance, and cargo transport.