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U.S. DOT SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Solicitation Document

U.S. DOT's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Phase I solicitation closed on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

U.S. DOT’s SBIR program awards contracts to small businesses to pursue research on and develop innovative solutions to our nation’s transportation challenges. The above document outlines the FY26 solicitation request that invited small businesses to submit innovative research proposals that address high-priority requirements as described by U.S. DOT.  

Last updated: Monday, September 28, 2026