SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV013

Navy STTR 2026: R&D for Flexible Printed Thermoelectric Cooling Film and Advanced Naval Technologies

The Department of the Navy, through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is seeking innovative research and development proposals under the 2026 STTR program, with a focus on flexible printed thermoelectric cooling film and a broad range of advanced technologies. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for flexible printed thermoelectric cooling film using printed organic semiconductors - Additional R&D topics include: thermally tolerant optical fire detectors, advanced liquid hydrogen storage for UAS, portable mass spectrometry with robotics, automatic cable testers, waste heat recovery for DDG 51 ships, novel RF computing, automated software test generation, adaptive denoising, tropical cyclone forecasting software, field deployable welding for composites, corrosion sensing with AI, seawater converters for survival, human modeling tools, behavioral nudging software, rugged laser beam director optics, norbornadiene chemical production, and high voltage SiC MOSFETs - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified small businesses and research institutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative prototypes, scalable solutions, and integration with naval platforms - Many topics require AI/ML integration, advanced materials, or compliance with specific Navy performance and environmental standards - Proposals must comply with STTR program rules, be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), and may require security clearances and CMMC Level 2 compliance - Funding limits: Phase I up to $240,000 (base + option), Phase II up to $2,000,000 - Deliverables include technical reports, prototypes, and software - Place(s) of Performance: - Work and/or delivery may occur at federal facilities such as ONR, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and on DDG 51 Class Ships

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a flexible printed thermoelectric cooling film. The project aims to innovate in thermoelectric cooling technology with a focus on flexibility and printed electronics. It is part of the Department of War Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 2026 program and is currently open for proposals. The solicitation is managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Department of the Navy (DON).

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