The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships.
Opportunity | S&T Program | Due Dates |
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The DHS S&T Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is accepting applications for its 2025 Cohort HSSS is a unique program that pairs program formed teams with a federally funded technology to assess the commercialization potential. Who should apply: Entrepreneurs at any stage of their career (technologists, business experts, career shifters, veterans, and re-entrants to the workforce). Individuals or teams are welcome to apply. | Homeland Security Startup Studio | January 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET |
The DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 25.1 Solicitation is now posted with five topics looking for innovative small business to submit their proposals Small businesses must submit proposals through the online portal submission system at https://sbir.dhs.gov/sbir/public. Who should apply: U.S. Small Businesses | DHS Small Business Innovation Research Program | January 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET |
The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) is requesting proposals on Cyber-Enabled Human Crime CINA at George Mason University, a DHS Center of Excellence, is solicitating proposals for research to address current and imminent challenges that DHS and its federal partners face in Cyber-Enabled Human Crime. Who should apply: Educational institutions | Office of University Programs | January 31, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. CT |
Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) Annual Request for Proposals, Winter 2024 -2025 CINA, a DHS Center of Excellence led by George Mason University, is soliciting proposals for research to address four key challenges: Criminal Network Analysis, Dynamic Patterns of Criminal Activity, Forensics (both traditional laboratory forensics and digital forensics), and Criminal Investigative Processes. Who should apply: Educational institutions | Office of University Programs | January 31, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. CT |
Supply Chain Resilience Issues, Problems and Solutions Request for Research Proposals The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a DHS Center of Excellence led by Arizona State University announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative research addressing Supply Chain Resilience for the Homeland Security Enterprise. Who should apply: Proposals are open to educational institutions, and joint submissions involving up to two organizations are strongly encouraged. | Office of University Programs | February 4, 2025 |
The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, is soliciting proposals for research that address terrorism prevention and counterterrorism Led by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the focus of NCITE is to support operationally relevant research and development efforts. More information about NCITE can be found here. Who should apply: Educational institutions | Office of University Programs | February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET |
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) RFI on First Responder Technologies SAVER is seeking information on a range of technologies, including first responder drones, AI-based systems for weapons detections, underwater unmanned vehicles, ballistic helmets, radiation detectors and simulation systems, telemedicine for Emergency Medical Services, cooling vests, and 3D mapping. Information submitted may be included in a market survey report and will not result in a procurement by DHS. Who should apply: Manufacturers, vendors, or distributors that produce commercial-off-the-shelf products that are available to the first responder community. | SAVER | March 9, 2025, NLT 6:00 p.m. ET |
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs Who should apply: Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, medium to large businesses, academia, national labs, recognized R&D organizations, international | S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement |
May 31, 2029, at 11:59 p.m. ET |
DHS Innovation, Research and Development Opportunities of Interest
- Transportation Security Administration’s Innovative Demonstrations for Enterprise Advancement (IDEA) Broad Agency Announcement
Other DHS Funding Opportunities
- Browse the full list of DHS opportunities at SAM.gov.
- Learn how to do business with DHS.
- Search for grant opportunities on Grants.gov.
- Visit the Government Acquisition & Grants Portal to learn how vendors and grant applicants, find, respond to and win opportunities for contracts, grants, and other types of assistance funding.
Connect with Us
S&T has a dedicated industry liaison who is focused on directing our private sector partners to the appropriate point of contact. If you have any questions on S&T partnership opportunities or would like to tell us about your capabilities, please email SandT.Innovation@hq.dhs.gov.