Grant opportunity
DARPA SBIR 2026 BAA Release 5
Release 5 includes multiple Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR topics, each with its own technical scope.
- Funder
- DARPA
- Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET
- Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET: Sep 23, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- United States / eligible small businesses
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United States / eligible small businesses
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
DARPA SBIR 2026 BAA Release 5 is a sbir / technology grant from DARPA. Release 5 includes multiple Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR topics, each with its own technical scope. It focuses on Advanced technology; AI; autonomy; UAS; underwater systems; biotechnology and is relevant to United States / eligible small businesses.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants and locations: United States / eligible small businesses. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
What it supports
- Advanced technology; AI; autonomy; UAS; underwater systems; biotechnology
- SBIR / Technology Grant
- United States / eligible small businesses
Funding and duration
- See the official call page for funding and support details
Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET
Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET: Sep 23, 2026
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Call details
Source-based overview
DARPA SBIR 2026 BAA Release 5 is a sbir / technology grant from DARPA. Release 5 includes multiple Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR topics, each with its own technical scope. It focuses on Advanced technology; AI; autonomy; UAS; underwater systems; biotechnology and is relevant to United States / eligible small businesses. The recorded deadline or key date is Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants and locations: United States / eligible small businesses. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
Funding and benefits
See the official call page for funding and support details
Themes and supported activities
Advanced technology; AI; autonomy; UAS; underwater systems; biotechnology
SBIR / Technology Grant
United States / eligible small businesses
Deadline and timeline
Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET: Opens 26 Aug 2026; closes 23 Sep 2026, 12 PM ET: Sep 23, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.