StartupDefense Tech & Dual-Use+ Hardware & ManufacturingGrantGovernment ProgramNon-dilutive
SBIR Phase I (DoD)
Department of Defense
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
120-250 hours per proposal
Admittance criteria
Application + Committee Selection + Eligibility-Based
Funding type
Non-Dilutive GrantNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
N/A
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Small businesses (<500 employees) with majority US ownership; Phase I funds feasibility studies.
Award
$50k - $250k for 6-12 months
Deadlines
Multiple cycles · Multiple per year via DoD components
Notes
Component-specific solicitations (Army, Navy, USAF, etc.); read topics carefully.
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