Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs

Webinar Alert! Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT for the Department of the Navy SBIR CSO Release 1 Open Topic Webinar! The event will focus on the NAVWAR Open Topic for Resilient Wideband RF Photonic Architectures for Assured Communications and PNT in Contested Electromagnetic Environments (DON26BX01-NP001). This is a high-value opportunity for: - Small businesses, startups, and non-traditional defense partners in wireless, signal processing, RF, photonics, and communications - Industry innovators leveraging technologies from satellite broadband, next-gen wireless networks, fiber optic communications, and autonomous systems ready to break into or to expand within the defense market Come ready to learn, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Register now at https://lnkd.in/dSASN5DG to secure your spot and accelerate your path to SBIR funding and transition! #SBIR #NAVY #OpenTopic #DONSBIR #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVWAR #Innovatorswanted

Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET for the Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR Office Hours! A one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program and allowing you the space to ask questions. What to Expect: - Opening message from DON SBIR/STTR leadership - SBIR/STTR 101: An introduction to the DON SBIR/STTR Program, perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher. - Ask Us Anything (Non-Technical Q&A): After a brief 20-minute overview, we’ll open the floor for 40 minutes of Q&A. Bring your questions about timelines, requirements, best practices, and more. Why Attend? 
 - Direct Access to the DON SBIR Program Office: Meet the team who supports small businesses in navigating the SBIR process. - Save Time & Effort: Get immediate answers to your pressing questions instead of sifting through documents on your own. - Collaborative Atmosphere: Network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs—all virtually. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Secure your spot today! Register at https://lnkd.in/eFuTTf7F   #SBIR #STTR #NAVY #DONSBIR #DONSBIRSTTROfficeHours #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVAIR #NAVSEA #NAVWAR #MCSC #NAVSUP #ONR #SSP #NAVFAC #Innovatorswanted

Calling all Small Business Innovators! The Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 1 topics are now in pre-release! This release includes both Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) funding opportunities. The BAA features 39 SBIR Phase I, 5 SBIR Direct to Phase II, and 19 STTR Phase I Conventional topics from Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). Awardees may select from Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contracts in Phase II! The CSO contains one SBIR Phase I Open Topic from the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). Awards under this Open Topic will use Other Transaction (OT) agreements to accelerate prototyping and transition. The pre-release period is through 5 May and allows for direct communication between small businesses and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions about the topics. The solicitations open to proposal submission on 6 May and close 3 June at 12:00 p.m. EDT. A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response. The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 20 May. Additional specifications related to the DON FY26 Release 1 funding opportunities, including a complete list of topics, specific areas of need, and complete instructions on developing and submitting a proposal, are available at https://navysbir.com. About the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs The Department of the Navy Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs provide opportunities for domestic small businesses and start-ups to deliver solutions to meet naval needs through Federal Research/Research and Development. These competitive merit-based programs advance innovation through three phases with the aim of transitioning the resulting technology to the Fleet and Force and commercializing in private markets. For more information, please visit https://navysbir.com/. #SBIR #STTR #NAVY #DONSBIR #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVAIR #NAVSEA #NAVWAR #MCSC #ONR #SSP #Innovatorswanted

The Future is Now: On the heels of reauthorization, the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs are gearing up to be Your Launchpad for Innovation! The Department of the Navy's (DON) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are ready to accelerate your breakthrough technologies from concept to the hands of the warfighter. With a history of investing over $1 billion annually in commercializing technologies, the DON is a committed partner in your success. This is your opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical enterprise and shape the future of naval technology. Here’s a look at the powerful opportunities on the horizon: - Tackle the Navy's Toughest Challenges: With over 60 new topics in an upcoming Pre-Release, you have the chance to apply your ingenuity to the Navy's most pressing priorities. - A Continuous Stream of Opportunities: Our new quarterly Open Topics through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) will provide a steady rhythm of opportunities to get your technology to the Fleet and Force. - Accelerated Innovation Pathways: We're introducing Other Transactions exclusively for Open Topics, creating fast and flexible routes to field your innovations. - Contract Flexibility Designed for You: We offer both Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contract types in Phase II for Conventional Topics, providing the adaptability you need to thrive. #SBIR #STTR #NAVY #DONSBIR #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVAIR #NAVSEA #NAVWAR #MCSC #ONR #SSP #Innovatorswanted

Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET for the Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR Office Hours! A one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program and allowing you the space to ask questions. What to Expect: ·      Opening message from DON SBIR/STTR leadership ·      SBIR/STTR 101: An introduction to the DON SBIR/STTR Program, perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher ·      Ask Us Anything (Non-Technical Q&A): After a brief 20-minute overview, we’ll open the floor for 40 minutes of Q&A. Bring your questions about timelines, requirements, best practices, and more Why Attend? 
 ·      Direct Access to the DON SBIR Program Office: Meet the team who supports small businesses in navigating the SBIR process ·      Save Time & Effort: Get immediate answers to your pressing questions instead of sifting through documents on your own ·      Collaborative Atmosphere: Network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs—all virtually
 Come ready to learn, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Secure your spot today! Register at https://lnkd.in/eeDD4YXP #SBIR #STTR #NAVY #DONSBIR #DONSBIRSTTROfficeHours #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVAIR #NAVSEA #NAVWAR #MCSC #NAVSUP #ONR #SSP #NAVFAC #Innovatorswanted

WEST 2026 is coming up soon! Visit the Navy STP Showcase at booth 1725 to discover innovative technologies that enhance warfighting lethality and readiness, supporting U.S. maritime supremacy. Click on the link to see the small businesses participating. https://lnkd.in/g9TAts8X

Join us on Wednesday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET for the Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR Office Hours! A one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program and allowing you the space to ask questions. What to Expect: ·      SBIR/STTR 101: An introduction to the DON SBIR/STTR Program including a deep dive into Catapult, second Phase II investment in Naval priorities. Perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher. ·      Ask Us Anything (Non-Technical Q&A): After a brief 20-minute overview, we’ll open the floor for 40 minutes of Q&A. Bring your questions about timelines, requirements, best practices, and more. Why Attend? ·      Direct Access to the DON SBIR Program Office: Meet the team who supports small businesses in navigating the SBIR process. ·      Save Time & Effort: Get immediate answers to your pressing questions instead of sifting through documents on your own. ·      Collaborative Atmosphere: Network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs—all virtually. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Secure your spot today! Register at https://lnkd.in/eWgYvmbr #SBIR #STTR #NAVY #DONSBIR #DONSBIRSTTROfficeHours #Warfighter #Lethality #Readiness #NAVAIR #NAVSEA #NAVWAR #MCSC #NAVSUP #ONR #SSP #NAVFAC #DoDInnovates #Innovatorswanted

In its 25th year, Navy STP continued its mission to help small businesses achieve successful Phase III transitions and deliver innovative SBIR and STTR technologies to the warfighter. Watch our year in review video to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gbkb7EJy

We look forward to seeing you at WEST next month. Discover innovative technologies to enhance warfighting lethality and readiness, supporting U.S. maritime supremacy. Check out the small businesses that will be part of our Navy STP Showcase: https://lnkd.in/gPMZdT_W