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1. $1.3 Billion from NIH SBIR/STTR The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites small businesses to apply for the upcoming deadlines of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with submissions due on January 5 and April 5, 2025. These programs offer critical funding to support innovative health-related research and development. Phase I grants, aimed at early-stage, proof-of-concept projects, award up to $314,363 over 6-12 months. Successful Phase I projects may advance to Phase II, where they can receive up to $2.09 million for further development over two years. These awards provide essential

1. Up to $1.1 million from DOE SBIR/STTR The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will release the second round of topics for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs on November 12, 2024. These programs offer funding opportunities for small businesses to engage in research and development on advanced energy-related technologies. Eligible small businesses can apply for Phase I grants, which provide up to $200,000 to support initial R&D efforts over approximately 6-12 months. Successful Phase I projects may then qualify for Phase II grants, offering up to $1.1 million to continue development

1. Up to $1.1 million from DOE SBIR/STTR The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will release the second round of topics for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs on November 12, 2024. These programs offer funding opportunities for small businesses to engage in research and development on advanced energy-related technologies. Eligible small businesses can apply for Phase I grants, which provide up to $200,000 to support initial R&D efforts over approximately 6-12 months. Successful Phase I projects may then qualify for Phase II grants, offering up to $1.1 million to continue development

1. Up to $1.8 Million with AFWERX The AFWERX Direct to Phase II (D2P2) program is an innovative funding initiative designed to accelerate the development of high-impact solutions for the U.S. Air Force. D2P2 provides an opportunity for small businesses and non-traditional contractors to receive funding for technology prototypes and solutions that align with Air Force needs, bypassing the Phase I feasibility study. The program encourages companies with proven concepts to scale quickly, with a focus on dual-use technologies that have both commercial and defense applications.   Through this fast-tracked process, D2P2 enables quicker deployment of cutting-edge technologies, fostering

1. $1.3 Billion from NIH SBIR/STTR The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites small businesses to apply for the upcoming deadlines of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with submissions due on January 5 and April 5, 2025. These programs offer critical funding to support innovative health-related research and development. Phase I grants, aimed at early-stage, proof-of-concept projects, award up to $314,363 over 6-12 months. Successful Phase I projects may advance to Phase II, where they can receive up to $2.09 million for further development over two years. These awards provide essential

1. Up to $1.8 Million with AFWERX The AFWERX Direct to Phase II (D2P2) program is an innovative funding initiative designed to accelerate the development of high-impact solutions for the U.S. Air Force. D2P2 provides an opportunity for small businesses and non-traditional contractors to receive funding for technology prototypes and solutions that align with Air Force needs, bypassing the Phase I feasibility study. The program encourages companies with proven concepts to scale quickly, with a focus on dual-use technologies that have both commercial and defense applications. Through this fast-tracked process, D2P2 enables quicker deployment of cutting-edge technologies, fostering a

1. $4 Million from NIST SBIR The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers small businesses a unique opportunity to access funding through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Designed to support cutting-edge research and development, the NIST SBIR program aims to foster U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in key areas such as advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and IoT. The SBIR program provides two phases of funding: Phase I: Small businesses can receive up to $150,000 for a 6-12 month project to explore the feasibility and technical merit of their idea. Phase II: