SBIR Funding Opportunities Report | Edition #4
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By Akela Consulting
July 11, 2024
Brace yourselves, there are a ton of grant programs accepting proposals right now.
We didn't cover them all, but we did manage to highlight some of the most exciting programs.
I hope you enjoy reading!
Akela Spotlight - Army Focused Open-Topics
In light of the success of the Air Force’s AFWERX Open-Topic SBIR program, the U.S. Army SBIR program has increasingly embraced the concept of an “open-topic,” albeit within a focused tech segment. Essentially the Army is taking a humble approach turning to small businesses as if to say, “We know we need innovation in these different tech segments, but how about you tell us what we really need.”
Mobile Sustainment Tools Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Sept. 11, 2024
$250K
The solicitation aims to develop technology that enhances operational capabilities and logistical support for forces in resource-scarce locations. Accepting Phase I (up to $250,000), proposals should focus on deployable, energy-efficient, and durable tools that ensure readiness and effectiveness in extreme conditions without relying on traditional support systems. Focus areas include:
Shop Tools and Enablers Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Sept. 11, 2024
$250K
This solicitation seeks R&D proposals for innovative tool sets and equipment for flexible manufacturing in repair facilities. Focus areas include smart tools with IoT capabilities, advanced AI-driven exoskeletons for military repairs, customized cobots for precision tasks, and modular production systems adaptable for different products.
Reverse Engineering Equipment Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Sept. 11, 2024
$250K
This solicitation seeks innovative proposals to develop a comprehensive suite of tools for reverse engineering. These tools should significantly improve the ability to replace, enhance, and upgrade components in military and civilian systems. Focus areas include:
Uncooled Thermal Sensor Component Enhancement and Supply Chain Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Sept. 11, 2024
$250K - $2M
The Army wants new ideas to make uncooled longwave infrared thermal sensors (specifically bolometric-type sensors) better in performance and smaller, lighter, more efficient, and cheaper (SWAP-C). They also want solutions to fix supply chain problems for these sensor parts.
More Army Focused Open-Topics…
AI/ML Open-Topics | Army SBIR | September 17, 2024
$250K - $2M
The Army is seeking innovative AI/ML solutions that can help the Army innovative and improve. This program is accepting both Phase I and Direct-to-Phase II submissions. All submissions must address the following 6 sub-fields:
Hybrid Electric Powertrain, Power and Propulsion Systems (HEPPS) Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Sept. 17, 2024
$250K - $2M
The HEPPS Open Topic aims to fund small business innovations for the Army, focusing on hybrid electric powertrain and propulsion systems. Accepting Phase I (up to $250k) and Direct to Phase II (up to $2M) submissions, it targets technologies for vehicle systems, fuel economy, operational flexibility, efficient aircraft operation, increased onboard power, and military operational requirements.
Battery Open-Topics | Army SBIR | Oct. 15, 2024
$250K - $2M
The Batteries Focused Open Topic aims to bring innovative small business battery technologies to the Army and attract firms not typically competing for SBIR awards.
This topic accepts both Phase I (up to $250k) and Direct to Phase II submissions (up to $2M). The program seeks out innovative battery technologies that enhance energy storage through advanced anode technologies, future electrolytes, and critical minerals, improve power capabilities and thermal stability, function in extreme temperatures, minimize size and weight, expedite charging times, and meet stringent safety standards, while also providing detailed production capability metrics.
Upcoming
Non-GPS Navigation Solutions | AFWERX Autonomy Prime | Aug. 1, 2024
The Air Force’s fast-funding agency, AFWERX, is seeking the next generation of autonomous systems that increase capabilities in austere environments.
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Environmental Technologies | EPA SBIR | August 21, 2024
$100k / $400k
The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual SBIR program recently opened. The EPA is seeking to fund technology addressing:
Navy Open-Topics | Naval Air, War, Sea Systems SBIR | September 4, 2024
$75K-$100K / ~$1-2M (estimated)
The U.S. Navy is accepting proposals for it’s Open-Topic SBIR, seeking unique technology solutions to answer Navy critical needs. Phase I is to display improved performance over a short period (4-6 months) and Phase II is to tailor the technology towards a potential contract with the Navy (pay attention!).
The categories for the open-topics are as follows:
Biotech, med-device, dig. health, & more | The NIH SBIR Program | Sept. 5, 2024
$307K / $2.04M
The National Institute of Health has an annual budget of $1.3B to fund small businesses over a wide-range of health related technology and drug development.
Energy and Related Systems I DoE SBIR | Oct. 8, 2024
$200k - $250k / $1.1M - $1.6M
Don’t let the agency name fool you. The Department of Energy invests in a wide range of tech segments in addition to core energy solutions. This Phase I release has over 30 topics including accelerating deployment of advanced software, HPC cyber, AI/ML, advanced data analytics, as well as more energy focused topics such as high energy electronics, nuclear physics, and advanced materials to name a few. ?
Special Mention
Health Related R&D | ARPA-H SBIR | July 26, 2024
$600k - $3.5M ?
Accepting both Phase I and Direct-to-Phase-II submissions for health innovations.
ARMY UAS Detection SBIR | July 30, 2024
$250k
Develop a drone detection, tracking, and identification system using passive sensors.
ARMY Robust Computer Vision SBIR | July 30, 2024
$2M
Robust Computer Vision for Better Object Detection with Limited Training Data.
The USDA SBIR Program | Sept 17, 2024
$175k / $600K ?
Funding R&D for food, farming, animal production, forest, natural resources, biofuel, plant biology and other technologies.
The NSF SBIR Program | Sept 18, 2024
$275k / $1M ?
The NSF is America’s seed-fund that takes 0% equity!
That’s all for this Funding Opps Report. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Have a great day,
Josh Bar-on
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