DoD released its first SBIR|STTR topics of FY 2019 for review and questions and there are some incredible topics for additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, big data, AI|ML, textiles, etc. Several of the topics are broad - meaning you can propose a specific problem you are interested in solving. A few of the topics call for a 3 month Phase I with a rapid move into Phase II. Typically, DoD uses these abbreviated Phase I SBIRs for products and services it wants to fast track into production.
Please review the topics and let me know if you are interested in pursuing any of them either on your own, or with a team from industry and academia.
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The full list of topics is here: https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics, but I’ve highlighted some of the most relevant topics below:
ADDITIVE/ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Modeling of Microstructural Irregularities in Additively Manufactured Materials
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29748
Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (AM): Metallic Based Systems
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29800
Lightweight Optical Components for High Energy Laser System
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29782
Reliable, Rapid and Cost Effective Fabrication Techniques for Larger Scale Scramjet Engines
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30263
Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly Approaches for Reduced Cost Small Satellite Constellations
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30271
Low Cost Electrochemical Machining System Small Aero Components
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30290
Low Cost Additive Manufacturing for Cast Tooling
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30293
Data Analytics and Machine Learning to Accelerate Materials Design and Processing Development
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30333
Low Distortion Repair of Thin Superalloy Components
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30294
Augmented Heating of Dissimilar Metals to Improve Joinability of Friction Welds
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30292
ADVANCED MATERIALS
Advanced Materials for Defense
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30204
Broad Topic. A Phase I award will be completed over 3 months with a maximum award of $75K and a Phase II may be awarded for a maximum period of 15 months and $750K.
Carbon Nanotube Fiber Production: Improved Performance and Reduced Cost in Autonomous Vehicles and HPM Source Designs
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30306
DATA | IIOT | SENSORS | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | ML
Smartphone Clustering and Data-Partitioning/Recombination Processing Framework.
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29754
Flexible interface for implementing trainee state-driven customizations of virtual training environments
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29767
Automated Cyber Opposition Forces
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29773
Futures Emergency Management through Artificial Intelligence
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29776
Computational models and wearable sensors for real-time assessments of Soldiers’ performance in complex tasks
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29784
Machine Learning Dataset Auto Generator (ML-DAG)
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29802
Improved Scene Understanding through Semantic Reasoning and Online Learning
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29827
Maintaining Human-Machine Shared Awareness in Distributed Operations with Degraded Communications
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29834
Heavy UIUX Component
Intelligent Patient Simulation Platform
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29976
Commercial Solutions for Innovative Space Data Analytics
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30209
A Phase I award will be completed over 3 months with a maximum award of $75K and a Phase II may be awarded for a maximum period of 15 months and $750K.
Pitch Day in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, and Network (C3I&N)
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30311
Broad topic
Artificial Intelligence Real-Time Track Modeling and Simulation for Combat Systems
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30366
Automated Multi-System Course of Action Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30363
Pitch Day in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, and Network (C3I&N)
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30311
Broad Topic
Artificial Intelligence Tool for Medical Coding and Documentation Improvement
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30314
Enhanced Sensor Resource Management Utilizing Bayesian Inference
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30337
Data Analytics and Machine Learning to Accelerate Materials Design and Processing Development
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30333
Target Identification Interrogation Data Stream Analytics System
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30370
BLOCKCHAIN
Provenance using Blockchain on Disconnected Networks
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29755
Data Sharing and Encryption
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29801
TEXTILES
Heat-Transmitting/Heat-Trapping Lightweight Textile
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29815
Transhield?
Electronic Textile Enabled Personal Area Networks (EPAN) for Ground and Air Soldiers
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29789
Manufacturing Production of Electronic Textiles and Connectors for Wearable Heating Devices
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=29819
Advanced Materials for Defense
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30204
Broad Topic. A Phase I award will be completed over 3 months with a maximum award of $75K and a Phase II may be awarded for a maximum period of 15 months and $750K.
COATINGS/ETCHING
Improved C-C Coatings for Durability in High Heat Flux Environments
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30229
Antireflective YAG Surface Etching
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30228
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coating for Combat Rescue Helicopter
https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics?topicId=30298
Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) Methods for Characterizing High Temperature Composite Surfaces and Coatings to Manufacture Improved Components for High Mach Applications