IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective 1 October 2025, SBIR/STTR program authorization has expired. New activity is paused; ongoing awards remain valid. Awardees are encouraged to contact their TPOCs and contracting officers with questions regarding active awards.
Yes, through the Open Topic program. This mechanism is designed for small businesses to propose innovative solutions for U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force needs that are not defined by a specific, formal topic.