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Navy SBIR/STTR (Department of the Navy / NavalX)

Phase I typically ~$140,000–$256,000; Phase II typically ~$1M–$1.9M · Department of the Navy (Navy SBIR/STTR / NavalX) · deadline 2026-08-19

The Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR program funds R&D for Navy and Marine Corps needs, now aligned under NavalX. Includes 'Open Topic' cycles for dual-use commercial technology and the Navy's Transition Assistance / accelerator resources plus NavalX Tech Bridges for connecting to the fleet. Current lifecycle: open; next verified deadline 2026-08-19. Real economics: Phase I typically ~$140,000–$256,000; Phase II typically ~$1M–$1.9M.

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Key facts

FunderDepartment of the Navy (Navy SBIR/STTR / NavalX)
AmountPhase I typically ~$140,000–$256,000; Phase II typically ~$1M–$1.9M
Deadline2026-08-19
Decision timePhase I selections typically ~2–4 months after close
EligibilityUS for-profit small business (<500 employees), >50% US-owned; US-based work. STTR requires a US research-institution partner. Navy/USMC mission relevance favored.
RestrictionsAwards are contracts or grants with technical milestones, invoices, cybersecurity and federal compliance; Phase II and transition funding are separately competed or negotiated. Funds pay only the awarded topic's allowable R&D costs; lobbying, unsupported costs and work outside contract scope are excluded.
Statusopen

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Application process

  1. Register SAM.gov (UEI), SBIR.gov company registration, and DSIP account
  2. Review Navy topics released under the DoD monthly BAA schedule; engage during pre-release Q&A
  3. Submit proposal (technical volume, cost volume, commercialization) via DSIP
  4. Navy systems-command technical evaluation and selection
  5. Phase I award; invited Phase II and transition support via NavalX Tech Bridges

Background

Department of the Navy (Navy SBIR/STTR / NavalX) operates Navy SBIR/STTR (Department of the Navy / NavalX). This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The Navy publishes solicitation schedules and transition resources. The federal SBIR/STTR framework provides a competitive Phase I-to-Phase II pathway. Phase III uses non-SBIR funding and is not guaranteed.

How the application really works

Register SAM.gov (UEI), SBIR.gov company registration, and DSIP account → Review Navy topics released under the DoD monthly BAA schedule; engage during pre-release Q&A → Submit proposal (technical volume, cost volume, commercialization) via DSIP → Navy systems-command technical evaluation and selection → Phase I award; invited Phase II and transition support via NavalX Tech Bridges

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Track record

The reviewed official corpus does not publish an applicant denominator and comparable selection rate.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?
open. Next verified deadline: 2026-08-19.
What is the real economic value?
Phase I typically ~$140,000–$256,000; Phase II typically ~$1M–$1.9M
Who is eligible?
US for-profit small business (<500 employees), >50% US-owned; US-based work. STTR requires a US research-institution partner. Navy/USMC mission relevance favored.
How does selection work?
Register SAM.gov (UEI), SBIR.gov company registration, and DSIP account; Review Navy topics released under the DoD monthly BAA schedule; engage during pre-release Q&A; Submit proposal (technical volume, cost volume, commercialization) via DSIP; Navy systems-command technical evaluation and selection; Phase I award; invited Phase II and transition support via NavalX Tech Bridges. Phase I selections typically ~2–4 months after close
What burden and restrictions apply?
Awards are contracts or grants with technical milestones, invoices, cybersecurity and federal compliance; Phase II and transition funding are separately competed or negotiated. Funds pay only the awarded topic's allowable R&D costs; lobbying, unsupported costs and work outside contract scope are excluded.
What evidence exists?
The Navy publishes solicitation schedules and transition resources. The federal SBIR/STTR framework provides a competitive Phase I-to-Phase II pathway. Phase III uses non-SBIR funding and is not guaranteed. The reviewed official corpus does not publish an applicant denominator and comparable selection rate.

Related grants

NSF SBIR/STTR — America's Seed FundPhase I up to USD 305,000; Phase II up to USD 1.25 million, with later supplements and commercialization support possible. · National Science Foundation (NSF)NIH SBIR/STTR (Small Business Programs / SEED)Phase I guideline up to USD 400,000 and Phase II up to USD 2.15 million; approved waiver topics may reach about USD 700,000 Phase I and USD 3 million Phase II. · National Institutes of Health (NIH) — HHSDoD SBIR/STTR (Defense-wide, via DSIP)Phase I typically ~$100,000–$250,000 (component-dependent); Phase II typically ~$1,000,000–$2,000,000 · US Department of Defense (DoD) — components incl. Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, DTRA, DLA, MDA, SOCOMAFWERX SBIR/STTR — Department of the Air Force (incl. AFRL)Open Topic Phase I ~$75,000 (SBIR) / ~$110,000 (STTR) feasibility; Phase II ~$0.75M–$1.9M; STRATFI up to ~$15M with matching · Department of the Air Force (AFWERX / Air Force Research Laboratory)OpenAI Startup Fund — Converge AcceleratorUSD 1,000,000 maximum; see notes for structure · OpenAI Startup FundEIC Pathfinder (Open & Challenges)Pathfinder Open grants up to EUR 4 million; Challenges commonly allow up to EUR 4 million unless the specific challenge states otherwise, normally at 100% eligible costs. · European Innovation Council (EIC) / European Commission — EU

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