SBIR

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program


DHRA launched participation in the SBIR Program via a pilot effort in FY20 to facilitate access to funding for research and development needs within the enterprise. Managed by OSBP, DHRA has announced 1-2 Phase 1 topics per year and are now implementing direct to Phase II and Phase III acquisitions


IMPORTANT NOTE: DoD SBIR and STTR BAAs contain MANDATORY foreign disclosure requirements and other important programmatic changes are required by the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117-183) and the revised SBA Policy Directive. See full details and instructions within each solicitation and on DoD's SBIR websites:

DHRA's primary critical technology areas are:


  • Trusted AI and Autonomy
  • Integrated Network Systems-of-System
  • Advanced Computing and Software
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Quantum Science

Our previous topics include:


Domain Specific Text Analysis – DPAC, OPA
Modernization of Biometric Capture – DMDC
Personnel Accountability to Improve Accountability and Readiness – DMDC
Rapid Development of Effective Behaviorally Aligned Training Simulations for Human Relations Practitioners - DEOMI
Service Member and Veteran Journey Map - DMDC

The Three Phases of SBIR Program:



Links to other resources:


SBA SBIR ProgramDARPA SBIR/STTR
DoD Small Business and Technology PartnershipsDHA SBIR
Army SBIR ProgramNIH SBIR/STTR
Air Force SBIR - AFWERXDHS SBIR/STTR
Navy SBIR ProgramNSF SBIR/STTR

DoD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login - DoD SBIR Topics
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/ - DoD Small Business and Technology Partnerships