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DoD SBIR / STTR

U.S. Department of Defense

About this opportunity

America's largest non-dilutive early-stage tech ladder. Not open to a foreign entity directly — the play is a U.S. entity or partner. Deep once you're inside.

SBIR/STTR is the US government's set-aside R&D programme, funding small businesses through phased awards from concept (Phase I) to prototype and beyond (Phase II/III) across the DoD and many civilian agencies. Eligibility requires a US small business, which makes it a localization route: a Ukrainian company competes through a US-registered entity.

Eligibility

Via local entity

Requires a U.S. small business concern (>50% U.S.-owned & controlled, US-based). A Ukrainian company participates via a U.S. subsidiary or a U.S. partner as prime. Phase I → II → III commercialization ladder.

Autonomy / AIC2 & softwareSensors / opticsComms / meshCyberDual-use

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