Topic Releases

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)

The U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, in collaboration with the U.S. Army xTech Prize Competition Program, unveils eight potential Phase I and Direct to Phase II funding opportunities for xTechIgnite winners.

The U.S. Army rolled out two new funding opportunities for artificial intelligence and machine learning through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Starting February 2025, these initiatives aim to address critical Army needs by harnessing cutting-edge innovations from the private sector.

The U.S. Army rolled out new funding opportunities for artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy and sensor technologies through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. Starting January 2024, these initiatives aim to address critical Army needs by harnessing cutting-edge innovations. (U.S. Army)

Led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, the U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer Programs selected 60 businesses to develop solutions prioritizing contested logistics, sustainment and sensors. (U.S. Army)