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The U.S. Army launched a new funding opportunity for artificial intelligence and machine learning through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Beginning in May 2025, this initiative seeks to revolutionize data quality, integrity, and reliability in human and personal payment systems, empowering the future of military operations with cutting-edge technology.

The U.S. Army launched a new energy resiliency funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) 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.

The U.S. Army unveiled new immersive, wearable, and sensor funding opportunities through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) Program. Beginning in May 2025, these initiatives aim to empower innovators to revolutionize military logistics, streamline infrastructure repairs, enhance communication systems, and boost Soldier visual capabilities and navigation in challenging mission environments.

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Army xTech Program launched xTechOverwatch to advance military capabilities in autonomous air and ground vehicles. This competition directly addresses critical Army requirements by partnering with small businesses developing artificial intelligence and sensor technologies. Participants can earn $35,000 in cash prizes and pursue follow-on Army Small Business Innovation Research contract awards.

The U.S. Army xTech Program has launched xTechSearch 9, the latest iteration of its premier open-topic prize competition to identify and accelerate disruptive technologies from U.S.-based small businesses. This flagship competition initiative supports rapid innovation pathways that directly enhance Soldier readiness and drive force modernization.

The U.S. Army unveiled a new immersive and wearable funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) Program. Starting April 2025, the Advanced Fiber-Based Electronic Battery System solicitation will provide Soldiers a safe, stable, high-capacity, rechargeable, and fiber-based battery structure that can integrate into the fabric of their equipment. (U.S. Army)

The U.S. Army released a new immersive and wearable funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) Program. Starting April 2025, the Predictive Simulation of Injury Progression solicitation will provide Army medics a deeper understanding of how treatment decisions influence long-term recovery. (U.S. Army)

The U.S. Army introduced a new sensor funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) Program. Beginning in April 2025, the Low-Altitude Passive Detection System solicitation will help Soldiers passively detect and identify small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) at low altitudes and varying velocities. (U.S. Army)

The U.S. Army released a new funding opportunity for immersive, wearable and sensor technologies through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Starting in March 2025, the Wearable Sensors to Monitor Environmental Occupational Impacts to Brain Health solicitation will improve warfighter safety by measuring exposure to explosive blasts when operating weapons systems. (U.S. Army)

The U.S. Army introduced a new funding opportunity for artificial intelligence and machine learning through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Starting in March 2025, the Context-Aware Decision Support solicitation will enhance commanders’ decision-making capabilities by using cutting-edge innovations from the private sector. (U.S. Army)