Science and Technology Opportunities

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DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)

The official proposal submission website for the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD announces the

The official proposal submission website for the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD announces the opening of the following SBIR and STTR funding opportunities:

Air Force X23.6 CSO

Advanced Development of Enhanced Operator Capabilities (ADEOC)

The Air Force Research Laboratory has released a hybrid advanced research announcement for the

The Air Force Research Laboratory has released a hybrid advanced research announcement for the development of operator systems under an estimated $300 million acquisition effort.”

AFRL Grand Challenge 4

Join the large-format metal additive manufacturing challenge.

AFRL Grand Challenge 5

Win the AFRL challenge. Predict internal building structures with machine learning.

AFWERX Challenges

Login is required to view challenge details. AFWERX Challenge is where individuals, startups, small

Login is required to view challenge details. AFWERX Challenge is where individuals, startups, small businesses, large enterprises, academics and research labs submit solutions to specific challenges that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) launches.

Agility Prime

Agility Prime aims to bring together industry, investor, and government communities to establish

Agility Prime aims to bring together industry, investor, and government communities to establish safety and security standards while accelerating commercialization of this revolutionary technology.

Air Force SBIR/STTR

Login is required to view topic details. For all Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial

Login is required to view topic details. For all Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Opportunities (CSO) associated with Solicitation 20.1/A and forward, Phase I proposals, please access the Air Force SBIR/STTR proposal tracking tool and government web portal. (Note: entreprenuers must create small business first - add link)

DARPA open opportunities

Established in 1958 as part of the U.S. Department of Defense, DARPA pursues opportunities for

Established in 1958 as part of the U.S. Department of Defense, DARPA pursues opportunities for transformational change rather than incremental advances. It does so collaboratively as part of a robust innovation ecosystem that includes academic, corporate, and governmental partners. To fulfill its mission, the Agency relies on diverse performers from throughout this ecosystem to apply multi-disciplinary approaches to both advance knowledge through basic research and create innovative technologies that address current and predicted practical problems through applied research.

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

Submit your commercial solutions to solve national security challenges with the help from DIU.

NSIN Hirethon Opportunities

We have three NSIN Hirethon opportunities now live! Don’t miss a unique opportunity for accelerated

We have three NSIN Hirethon opportunities now live! Don’t miss a unique opportunity for accelerated recruitment with the Department of Defense. Apply by August 5, 2022.

The NSIN Hirethon is an accelerated recruitment program that connects STEM talent with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations seeking candidates for civil service.

Current Hirethon Opportunities

Data Scientists - Begin or transition your career as a data scientist with the Army’s Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), while advancing your cyber skills and leadership opportunities, working with information technology and systems responsible for defending the Army’s networks during operations. Applications close Aug. 5.
Electronics/Electrical Engineers - Use your STEM expertise to provide intelligence and statistical analysis for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), while discovering and characterizing threats in multi-domain operations, driving weapon system acquisitions, and informing national defense policies. No military experience is required. Applications close Aug. 5.
Senior Level Interdisciplinary positions - The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Small Business Office seeks two senior level (DR-04) interdisciplinary positions in AFRL/SB overseeing the AFRL Regional Hubs centered at Purdue University in West Lafayette IN and Cornell University in Ithaca NY. Applications close Aug. 5.

Open SBIR/STTR Solicitations

Solicitations play an important role in making the general public aware of funding opportunities

Solicitations play an important role in making the general public aware of funding opportunities available to the small businesses of the nation. Participating Federal Agencies post these funding opportunities on a regular periodic basis throughout the year associated to SBIR/STTR.

Search available grants

A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and

A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. Grants support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).

System for Award Management

View procurement notices from Federal contracting offices to find opportunities to bid for Federal

View procurement notices from Federal contracting offices to find opportunities to bid for Federal business. These include pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices and sole source notices.

Vulcan Ecosystem

Vulcan creates opportunities for acceleration through modular processes and connects innovation

Vulcan creates opportunities for acceleration through modular processes and connects innovation supply to government demands.

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