By Daniel Smoot, Office of Army Innovation Programs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army launched a new energy resiliency funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Starting in May 2025, this initiative seeks to empower small businesses to develop cutting-edge solutions for ammunition power sources, enabling military units to operate autonomously for extended periods.

Army challenge

Small Innovative Mission Power Sources: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition’s Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems is scaling up production of advanced fuzing technologies and developing novel solutions to meet growing power source demands. The PM MAS aims to replace or supplement current power sources with reliable, durable alternatives that use energy harvesting or stored energy. To address limited suppliers and production capacity threatening readiness, PM MAS seeks alternate ammunition power sources. These solutions must deliver 50 to 200 mW for missions, fit within a 400 mm³ volume, and withstand extreme conditions while meeting MIL-STD-810 standards.

• Energy Resiliency | A254-034 | A25D-013
• Phase I (Feasibility Study)
• Maximum Six Months | $250,000 Per Award

Army SBIR|STTR submission window

• Pre-Release Dates (Open Q&A Only): May 7 – May 27, 2025
• Open Period (Proposal Submissions): May 28 – June 25, 2025

Get started

Visit the Army SBIR|STTR website and linked topic pages for more details. Submit proposals via the Defense SBIR|STTR Innovation Portal.

About the Army SBIR|STTR Program

Army SBIR actively releases funding opportunities, including Phase I funding for commercially viable, feasible, and technically sound solutions. Firms with mature technologies that meet Phase I requirements can progress to Phase II or begin directly with Direct to Phase II contracts. Army experts in technical, acquisition, and operational fields guide businesses to align their innovations with the Army’s critical needs throughout the process.

Army STTR integrates small businesses into the Army innovation ecosystem by coordinating with universities, federally funded research and development centers, or qualified non-profit research institutions. Small businesses serve as prime contractors, performing at least 40% of the work, while research partners complete at least 30%.

ASA(ALT) leverages innovative technologies to give Soldiers a decisive advantage in any environment by developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining the world’s finest equipment and services. For more information, visit the ASA(ALT) web page and follow @ArmyASAALT.

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