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DSIP / SBIROSD · Open

Monolithic Graphene–CMOS Broadband (UV-LWIR) Focal Plane Arrays for target detection in low-light conditions

OSW26BZ06-DV027

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Graphene; focal plane array; monolithic CMOS integration; two-dimensional materials; broadband imaging; night vision; wafer-scale manufacturing; uncooled detector; quantum-dot, metal oxide nanocrystal sensitization. Develop, fabricate, and demonstrate a wafer-scale, monolithically integrated graphene-on-CMOS image sensor that provides broadband imaging from 300 nm to 10,000 nm in a compact, low-power, uncooled focal plane array.

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRUSAF · Open

Quantum Memory for Secure Communication

DAF26BZ06-NV035

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Quantum Memory; Quantum Key Distribution; Secure Communication; Quantum Networks; Photonic Qubits; Quantum Repeaters; Long-Range Communication; Cybersecurity; TRL 2-5; Quantum Science; AFWERX; Strategic Communications; Emerging Threats The objective of this SBIR Phase I project is to develop and demonstrate advanced quantum memory systems essential for enabling secure communication within quantum networks. The primary goal is to enhance the storage and transmission capabilities of photonic qubits, ensuring high coherence and minimal loss over extended distances. This will facilitate the creation of scalable quantum repeater…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / STTRDARPA · Open

Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)

DPA26TZ06-DV004

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Nanofabrication, dry etching, hard mask, etching selectivity, high-aspect-ratio, pattern transfer. Develop and demonstrate novel nanofabrication hard-mask materials that exhibit substantially improved plasma etch resistance, enabling the implementation of extreme high-aspect-ratio structures with excellent pattern-transfer fidelity, minimal sidewall roughness, and precise dimensional control. Proposed solutions should overcome the fundamental limitations of conventional lithography masks in a scalable fabrication environment by creating next-generation technologies capable of delivering high-resolution nanoscale features en…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

Grants.govAir Force Office of Scientific Research · Posted notice

Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)

FA955026S0003

Source closing date: 2026-12-04.

This is a special Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), which will hereafter generally be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “AFOSR.” The Fiscal Year 2027 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to support individual early career scientists and engineers who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degrees by 01 April 2019 or later showing exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The program objective is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance early career development of outstanding young inve…

Eligibility information: Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses.

Source award range (USD): 150000.00 – 450000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

W911NF-20-S-0008

Source closing date: 2027-03-31.

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." The United States Military Academy is located at West Point, New York. USMA executes research to enhance the education of cadets, develop the faculty professionally, and address important issues facing the Army and the Nation. In addition, the Academy conducts research and analysis in emerging fields that may real…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific, technology, engineering, mathematics, education, policy development, ethics, culture, history, and economic analyses projects and proposals. Whitepapers and proposals will be evaluated only if they are for novel study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state of the art or increasing basic knowledge and understanding. Whitepapers and proposals focused on specific devices or components are beyond the scope of this BAA.For foreign public entities or foreign organizations, see Section II.C.3.a below for further information. There is no restriction on the place of performance for awards issued under this BAA.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

W911NF21S0009

Source closing date: 2027-04-30.

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). The mission of the LQC can be captured in three broad goals: 1) pursue disruptive fundamental research and enabling technologies with a focus on qubit development for quantum computing and other applications (such as sensing); 2) grow deep, collaborative partnerships to tackle the most difficult and relevant long-term problems in quantum information science and technology; and 3) build a quantum workforce of tomorro…

Eligibility information: Independent school districts; Individuals; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

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