Navy SBIR: Innovative Shortwave Infrared High Energy Laser Source and Coupled Imager

Pre-release · opens Dec 2, 2026 · closes Jan 6, 2027 · topic DON27BZ02-NV025 · DoW SBIR 2027 BAA. Search the topic code on the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site for the full description and Q&A.

Navy STTR: Computational Frameworks for the Development and Qualification of Additive Manufacturing-Tailored Wire Feedstock for Naval Directed Energy Deposition

Pre-release · opens Dec 2, 2026 · closes Jan 6, 2027 · topic DON27TZ02-NV013 · DoW STTR 2027 BAA. Search the topic code on the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site for the full description and Q&A.

DTRA STTR: Compact High Energy Density Capacitors For Pulsed Field X-Ray Generators

Pre-release · opens Dec 2, 2026 · closes Jan 6, 2027 · topic DTR27TZ02-NV003 · DoW STTR 2027 BAA. Search the topic code on the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site for the full description and Q&A.

Air Force STTR: Fusion of Cooperative Information Sharing for Uncrewed Air Systems (FOCISAUS)

Closes Nov 25, 2026 · topic DAF27TZ01-DV003 · DoW STTR 2027 BAA. Search the topic code on the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site for the full description and Q&A.

Navy SBIR: Lightweight, Energy-Efficient Portable Nitrogen Generator for Expeditionary Operations

Pre-release · opens Dec 2, 2026 · closes Jan 6, 2027 · topic DON27BZ02-NV007 · DoW SBIR 2027 BAA. Search the topic code on the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site for the full description and Q&A.

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy: SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY

Closes Sep 29, 2029 · posted Oct 2, 2024 · Awards up to $20M · Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy. The purpose of this modification is to clarify the meaning of the Program Policy Factors in Section V.C. To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE ( https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx ). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider concept papers submitted

Office of Naval Research: Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research

Closes Nov 16, 2026 · posted Jun 16, 2026 · Awards up to $500K · Office of Naval Research. The proposed topic will develop and mature Communications and Networking technologies for Naval operations. Background: A Design for Maritime Superiority (2018) describes an operational architecture for distributed maritime operations (DMO) that "... will provide accurate, timely, and analyzed information to units, warfighting groups, and fleets." A critical component of this architecture is the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) to connect distributed units into groups and distributed groups into fleets. Communications and networking technologies that can provide seamless, robust, connectivity are key enablers

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy: Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

Closes Nov 20, 2026 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · Awards up to $4.6M · Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy. NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003631 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application mater

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy: Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)

Closes Nov 20, 2026 · posted Oct 21, 2026 · Awards up to $5M · Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy. NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003630 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through

Idaho Field Office: Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Closes Dec 7, 2026 · posted Oct 5, 2026 · Awards up to $63M · Idaho Field Office. Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.

Idaho Field Office: Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

Closes Nov 30, 2026 · posted Jan 8, 2025 · Awards up to $8M · Idaho Field Office. U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program The application deadline for current review cycle, anticipated selection notification date for the current review cycle, and anticipated award date for current review cycle have changed. See date changes on page 6 of NOFO Part 1. Also, applications must now be submitted within the respective application period (July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026). See date changes on page 24 of NOFO Part 1.

National Energy Technology Laboratory: Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)

Closes Feb 8, 2027 · posted Oct 30, 2026 · Awards up to $237M · National Energy Technology Laboratory. Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED) This initiative will deploy a multi-faceted approach to bolster domestic capabilities to withstand supply chain shocks, ensure a reliable energy infrastructure, and position the U.S. as a global leader in foundational grid technologies.

U.S. National Science Foundation: MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics)

Closes Oct 6, 2076 · posted Aug 17, 2026 · $180M total · U.S. National Science Foundation. The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics. Physics research supported by NSF MPS enables understanding of the fundamental aspects of nature at all scales, from the quantum effects inside atoms to the mysterious dark energy spanning the entire universe. The core research programs covered by this funding opportunity are: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Experiment (AMO-Experiment) Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics - Theory (AMO-Theory) Elementary Particle Physi

U.S. National Science Foundation: Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

Open, rolling deadline · posted Apr 24, 2026 · U.S. National Science Foundation. Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products. The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. New CPS technologies for manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other national priorities will help make the U.S. more competitive and secure. Research supported by the CPS program covers the full breadth of chemical and biochemical process innovation. It spans reaction engineering and molecular thermodynamics; reactor design; catalysis; 

U.S. National Science Foundation: Transport Phenomena (TP)

Closes Aug 20, 2076 · posted Apr 24, 2026 · U.S. National Science Foundation. The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales. Innovative TP research supports advances in artificial intelligence; manufacturing; biotechnology; microelectronics; energy generation, extraction, and utilization; nuclear energy; quantum science and engineering; and other national priorities. TP projects involve experiments, theory, and/or computational modeling. They aim to improve understanding and to create novel analytical techniques. While projects focus on fundamental principles, th