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U.S. Department of Defense
SBIR Phase I — Department of Defense
Amount
$50,000 - $275,000 for Phase I
Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Closes in 13 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be a small business under 500 employees
✓Technology must support government missions
✓Funding is non-dilutive; no equity or IP taken
✓Awards given across all 50 states and territories
What it takes
Identify a specific scientific or technology solution and explore relevant funding opportunities.
Find and review open topics and solicitations listed on the SBIR site.
Apply with the help of supporting organizations.
Complete Phase I as a proof of concept before progressing to later phases.6-12 months
Worth knowing
The program is non-dilutive: the federal government takes zero percent equity or IP ownership, and funds are provided with the freedom to manage your business your way.
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