StartupDefense Tech & Dual-Use+ Hardware & ManufacturingGrantGovernment ProgramNon-dilutive
SBIR Phase II (DoD)
Department of Defense
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
200-400 hours per proposal
Admittance criteria
Eligibility-Based + Committee Selection
Funding type
Non-Dilutive GrantNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
N/A
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Phase I awardees with demonstrated feasibility.
Award
$750k - $1.8M for 24 months
Deadlines
Multiple cycles · Per Phase I completion
Notes
Funding rate ~50% of Phase I completers.
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