The U.S. Army is launching new funding opportunities through its SBIR/STTR Program in June 2025, calling on innovators to tackle critical challenges in energy, AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Projects include developing a multi-fuel platoon power generator, creating explainable AI tools for object detection, and advancing autonomous legged robots for muddy terrain.
Additional topics target additive manufacturing for circuitry, a long-range joint precision airdrop system, and AI-driven tools to optimize adaptive logistics. Phase I awards offer up to $250,000 over six months, while Direct to Phase II efforts can secure up to $2 million over 18 months.
Army Challenge
Multi-Fuel Platoon Power Generator
- Energy Resiliency | A254-040
- Phase I (Feasibility Study)
- Maximum Six Months | $250,000 Per Award
Generalized Artificial Intelligence Explainability Tool for Object Detection
- AI/ML | A254-041
- Phase I (Feasibility Study)
- Maximum Six Months | $250,000 Per Award
Mechanics and Control of Autonomous Legged Robotic Systems in Mud
- AI/ML | A254-042
- Phase I (Feasibility Study)
- Maximum Six Months | $250,000 Per Award
Additive Manufacturing for Circuitry
- Contested Logistics & Sustainment | A254-043
- Phase I (Feasibility Study)
- Maximum Six Months | $250,000 Per Award
Long-Range Joint Precision Airdrop System
- Contested Logistics & Sustainment | A254-044
- Direct to Phase II (Prototype)
- Maximum 18 Months | $2 million Per Award
Predict, Optimize, Recommend, and Track for Adaptive Logistics
- AI/ML | A254-045
- Direct to Phase II (Prototype)
- Maximum 18 Months | $2M Per Award
Submission Window
Pre-Release Dates (Open Q&A Only): June 4 – July 9,2025
Open Period (Proposal Submissions): June 25 – July 23, 2025
Get Started
Visit the Army SBIR|STTR website and the topic pages linked above for more details. Next, submit your proposals through the Defense SBIR|STTR Innovation Portal before the deadline.
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