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Small Business Innovative Research
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY24 | $257.8MR-1 TOA · PB2026 |
| FY25 | $0P-40 detail · PB2026 |
| FY26 | $0P-40 detail · PB2026 |
The vertical scale does not start at zero: the baseline sits just below this program’s smallest year, so a low point on this line is not a small amount. Read the shape for direction and the grid below for the figures.
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY15 | FY16 | FY17 | FY18 | FY19 | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $52.6M | $62.8M | $84.8M | $97.2M | $147.7M | $133.4M | $156.9M | $158.7M | $235.1M | $257.8M |
| Enacted | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | – | |
| Request | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $0 for FY2024; the PB2026 book reported $257.8M as actual total obligation authority — $257.8M above the request. 257.8 − 0.0 = 257.8 USD millions — the compact figures above are rounded for reading.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Mission — Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are designed to provide small, high-tech businesses opportunities to propose innovative ideas and solutions in response to technological challenges posed by the DoD Components that will address existing and emerging national security threats and to develop new military capabilities. The SBIR and STTR programs are critical pathways for the Department to tap the innovation of America’s small business community and research institutions to support development of cutting-edge technologies that will increase the readiness, modernization and lethality of the Joint Force.
Mission — Small Bus Technology Transfer
The goals of the OSD Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is to stimulate a partnership of ideas between small business concerns (SBCs) and research institutions through DoD funded research or research and development (R/R&D). By providing awards to SBCs or cooperative R/R&D efforts with research institutions, DoD supports innovation and economic growth to generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages. This program supports high priority projects within the DoD Components, their missions, and the Warfighter.
Mission — Small Bus Innovation Research
The goals of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to stimulate technological innovation, increase private sector commercialization of federal research and development (R&D), increase small business participation in federally funded R&D, and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. Leveraging the innovation of small business concerns is an important contributor to the development of the cuttingedge technologies that will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages by increasing the readiness, modernization and lethality of the Joint Force. This program supports high priority projects within the DoD Components, their missions, and the Warfighter.
Mission — SBIR CR Program
Under the authority defined in 15 U.S.C. 638 (y), Commercialization Readiness (CR) Program (CRP), OSD established the “OSD Transitions SBIR/STTR Technology (OTST) Program”. The CR Program is a dynamic, results-oriented response to the Congressional challenge to the DoD in 2006 to deliver more advanced SBIR/STTR technologies faster to our warfighters. The OTST program is an interim technology maturity phase (Phase II) inserted into the SBIR/STTR development process and is structured to be a technology pull to meet requirements that address potential and emerging requirements.
Mission — SBIR CRP ADMIN
The goals of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to stimulate technological innovation, increase private sector commercialization of federal research and development (R&D), increase small business participation in federally funded R&D, and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. Leveraging the innovation of small business concerns is an important contributor to the development of the cutting-edge technologies that will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages by increasing the readiness, modernization and lethality of the Joint Force. This program supports high priority projects within the DoD Components, their missions, and the Warfighter. The SBIR Administration project was created to fund, coordinate, and execute the administrative portions of the DoD SBIR Programs.
Mission — SBIR ADMIN
The goals of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to stimulate technological innovation, increase private sector commercialization of federal research and development (R&D), increase small business participation in federally funded R&D, and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. Leveraging the innovation of small business concerns is an important contributor to the development of the cutting-edge technologies that will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages by increasing the readiness, modernization and lethality of the Joint Force. This program supports high priority projects within the DoD Components, their missions, and the Warfighter. The SBIR Administration project was created to fund, coordinate, and execute the administrative portions of the DoD SBIR Programs.
Mission — SBIR DUE DILIGENCE
The goals of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to stimulate technological innovation, increase private sector commercialization of federal research and development (R&D), increase small business participation in federally funded R&D, and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. Leveraging the innovation of small business concerns is an important contributor to the development of the cuttingedge technologies that will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages by increasing the readiness, modernization and lethality of the Joint Force. This program supports high priority projects within the DoD Components, their missions, and the Warfighter
Justification
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (6)
Small Bus Technology Transfer
The set-aside program that funds cooperative R/R&D projects for small businesses in partnership with research institutions. The STTR program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through the innovative research topics initiated in FY 2024 in the following areas: In FY 2024, the Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office contributed to the readiness and innovative advancement of critical technology areas supporting the Department by funding STTR topics to the following organizations: -Army Research Office -Defense Logistics Agency -Defense Microelectronic Activity -United States Special Operations Command -Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency -National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) These STTR topics included innovative technological and scientific research in the following technology areas: -Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning -General Warfighting Capabilities -Microelectronics -Quantum Science Emerging results from these STTR topics will be reported in FY 2025.
Small Bus Innovation Research
The set-aside program for small business supports mission-oriented R&D with the goal of providing advanced capabilities to the Warfighter and commercializing those technologies, resulting in a vibrant small business innovation base supporting economic growth and technology innovation. The SBIR program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through the innovative research topics initiated in FY 2024 in the following areas: In FY 2024, the Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office contributed to the readiness and innovative advancement of critical technology areas supporting the Department by funding SBIR topics to the following organizations: -National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) -Strategic Capabilities Office -Deputy Chief of Technology Officer for Science and Technology Office -DoD Chief Digital and AI Office -Defense Logistics Agency -United States Special Operations Command -Defense Microelectronic Activity -Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency These SBIR topics included innovative technological and scientific research in the following technology areas: -Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning -Autonomy -Quantum Science -Microelectronics -Cybersecurity -General Warfighting Capabilities -Hypersonics Emerging results from these SBIR topics will be reported in FY 2025.
SBIR CR Program
The SBIR CR Program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through innovative research projects in the following areas: • 5G • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomy • Biotechnology • Cybersecurity • General Warfighting Capability • Hypersonics • Microelectronics Emerging Results from CRP Investments in FY 2024 include: • Space Force: Real-Time Onboard Monitoring and Cyber-Physical Security Utilizing the Board Level EPPS Detection System • Air Force: V-fortified Instrumented Bus Reliability Activity Net Tracker (Vibrant) • AF/AETC Air Education and Training Command: DoD Digital Org Chart • AFMC – Air Force Materiel Command - AFTC Air Force Test Center: G-Loc Maturation and testing on Altius 600 • Air Force - Air Mobility Command - Air Operations Center: Assessing Deterrence Effectiveness and Predicting Tactical Success • AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command: Enhancement for AFSOC Mixed Reality Trainer (MRT) • Air Force AETC - Air Education and Training Command: Virtual Human Integration supporting Intelligent Tutoring / Adaptive Training (IT/AT) • SAF/AQLV – Air Force Acquisition, Technology and Logistics: Jaxon + AutoSpec for GAMECHANGER Battering Ram – Security Classification Guide • DAF DTO - Department of Air Force Digital Transformation Office: TechSuite - Technology Scouting and Project Tracking Applications Classification Markings for Complex Data Digital Ecosystem and Engagement Platform Tech Transfer Rapid Integration with Simulation Environment (RISE) United We Transform - Delivering web3, virtual reality, and advanced virtual (ai) meetings solutions • ARMY: Collaborative, Multi-Domain, Instrumented, Distributed, and AI-Ready - mapping the online information environment Human Performance Systems Pilots and Expanded Capabilities Multimodal nondestructive evaluation of internal surfaces of holes in steel structures • DEVCOM ARL – Army Research Laboratory: COunterfactual Demonstrations for EXplanation (CODEX) • DARPA – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Call for Fire Virtual Reality Trainer (CFFVT) • DTIC Defense Technical Information Center: Primer.AI: Content Generation for Military Cyber Operations at Machine Scale and Machine Speed • JANNAF – Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force Interagency Propulsion Committee: Methodologies for Accurate Assessment of Target Characteristics Soot Formation in UDMH-Fueled Rocket Combustors • LOAP - Low Observables Affordability Program: High Temperature Resistive Structural Foam • NAVY SCSC– Surface Combat Systems Center: Multiple Systems Status Information Logistics & Equipment (MISSILE) • NAVY - PMA-275 IPTL – V-22 Osprey Joint Program Office Support: Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing of Alternative Display Equipment • PEO IWS - Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems: ABOps – Automated Cybersecurity, Authentication & Compliance at the Edge • USUHS - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: Intelligent Patient Simulation Platform • USMC – US Marine Corps: Developing Collaborative Learning Agents System for the USMC Warfighting Systems, & Human Factors Integration In FY 2025, CRP intends on funding 35-40 additional projects, including: • Air Force: VISION Accelerated Capability Transition Improvements to High Speed Vehicle Operability using Plasma Discharges Computer Vision Platform for Re-Identification in High Altitude Imagery • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: AI-powered High-Resolution Enhanced Land Cover Mapping with 20+ Classes and Contextual Change • Navy: Propulsion Systems for Internal Carriage High Speed Munition with Extended Range
SBIR CRP ADMIN
The SBIR CRP Admin funding in FY 2024 was utilized to fund contract support efforts to plan, authorize, and execute SBIR and STTR efforts targeted to transitioning innovative technological solutions to the Department.
SBIR ADMIN
The SBIR Administration program code was created to reserve and manage 3% of the OSD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) budget that will be used to fund, coordinate, and execute the administrative portions of the DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The DoD SBIR/ STTR Programs are designed to provide small, high-tech businesses opportunities to propose innovative ideas and solutions in response to technological challenges posed by the DoD Components that will address existing and emerging national security threats and to develop new military capabilities. In FY 2024, administrative funds were executed to fund a variety of mission-required capabilities to include: -contractor support for the purposes of outreach, education, training, reporting, and program planning -a study to determine SBIR/STTR success metrics -solicitation and award portal support for the entire Department
SBIR DUE DILIGENCE
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Due Diligence set-aside program supports mission-oriented R&D with the goal of providing advanced capabilities to the Warfighter and commercializing those technologies, resulting in a vibrant small business innovation base supporting economic growth and technology innovation
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
P-1/R-1 workbook Total Obligation Authority basis (USD thousands) · PB2026.
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY24 Actuals | $257.8M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
J-book detail basis (R-2/P-40, USD millions) · PB2026 — a different accounting basis from the P-1/R-1 workbook TOA above; where the two disagree, the reconciliation strip under Budget Figures shows both.
Wider than this screen — swipe the table sideways for the remaining fiscal-year columns.
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $235.1M | $257.8M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 500: Small Bus Technology Transfer | $235.1M | $42.7M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 502: Small Bus Innovation Research | $0 | $141.8M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 503: SBIR CR Program | $0 | $60.0M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 504: SBIR CRP ADMIN | $0 | $2.22M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 505: SBIR ADMIN | $0 | $6.66M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 506: SBIR DUE DILIGENCE | $0 | $4.44M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 1,741 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
No awards are linked to this program element at high confidence — the budget→award crosswalk only asserts links it can defend, and this line has none yet.
Lobbying Mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
Oversight
Department-level designation (not specific to this program)
GAO lists 5 high-risk areas for DOD as a whole. That designation covers the department, not Small Business Innovative Research — no program-specific GAO finding for this line is in the ingested data. See the DOD oversight record.
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1,741 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →