Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) | Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations for FY2027

The Department of War (DoW) is issuing an umbrella solicitation for its FY2027 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs are designed to fund innovative research and development projects undertaken by small businesses, with the goal of delivering cutting‑edge technology to the warfighter and expanding the defense industrial base. The solicitation includes separate Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) for both SBIR and STTR, allowing monthly topic releases throughout FY2027. All documents and updates are hosted on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), and prospective proposers are encouraged to register for the DSIP Listserv to stay informed. • Umbrella solicitation covering four distinct SBIR/STTR tracks (SBIR BAA, SBIR CSO, STTR BAA, STTR CSO) for FY2027. • Topics are released monthly, each with its own open‑ and close‑dates; applicants must monitor the DSIP portal for current opportunities. • Eligibility is limited to small businesses; STTR also permits participation by designated Military Service Academies under a pilot program. • Full solicitation documents, submission instructions, and updates are exclusively available on the DSIP website. • Proposers must register on the DSIP portal and subscribe to the Listserv to receive essential programmatic and contractual notifications.