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Commerce, Dept. of
Closes Jul 8, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program, which provides funding to a single organization in each participating state to str…
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Jul 9, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals for the Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) program. The goal of AMPED is to dem…
Commerce, Dept. of
Closes Jul 20, 2026
The Washington Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Proposals to solicit Proposals from those qualified in conducting an independent performance audit. The Andy Hill Cancer Research E…
University of Massachusetts System
Closes Jul 24, 2026
UMAMH-2026-1078 Conte Polymer Research Center Cleanroom Renovations
Auditor's Office
Closes Jul 24, 2026
The Office of the Washington State Auditor is in the process of developing specifications for an updated book about SAO’s history and is requesting assistance from authors and/or publishing profession…
Education
Closes Jul 30, 2026
The New York City Public Schools (NYC DOE), on behalf of the Office of Student Pathways, is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced organizations capable of providing early college credit opp…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Closes Aug 3, 2026
Gaming to Gambling Research Services
Education
Closes Aug 18, 2026
The New York City Public Schools (NYC DOE), on behalf of the Office of Student Pathways, is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced organizations capable of providing early college credit opp…
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Aug 19, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative solutions in foundational technologies to produce high-energy-density, high power-density electrically rechargeable batte…
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Get Free AlertsDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Aug 24, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals to develop radiofrequency (RF) system architectures that employ and maintain optical timing precision in form f…
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Aug 26, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative solutions in the technical area of materials analysis, including surface and bulk analysis of molecular structure, elemen…
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Sep 30, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) to solicit innovative approaches addressing challenges related to quantum computing. The…
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Closes Oct 15, 2026
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) inviting submissions of innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise available to…
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Get Free AlertsThe US federal government is the world's largest funder of research and development, investing over $170 billion annually through agencies including DoD, NIH, DOE, NASA, and NSF. R&D contracts and grants posted on SAM.gov range from $50,000 SBIR Phase I awards to $10 billion multi-year research programs at national laboratories. Federal R&D procurement uses a variety of mechanisms including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and the SBIR/STTR programs. DARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-H, and individual military research labs actively seek innovative technologies. OTAs have become increasingly popular for prototype development, allowing faster procurement timelines and more flexible intellectual property arrangements. Companies pursuing federal R&D should register in SAM.gov and monitor agency-specific Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs). Key growth areas include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, hypersonics, directed energy, and clean energy. Small businesses benefit from the SBIR program, which reserves a percentage of federal R&D budgets for small firm participation. Strong academic partnerships, laboratory capabilities, and published research strengthen competitive positions.