STTR DON26TZ02-NV020 (Navy): Submarine Top-side Anti-Slip Anti-Foulant
U.S. Department of Defense — Navy
Who can apply
Small Business. Startup. Research Institution (partner required)
About this opportunity
Navy STTR topic — under DoW STTR 2026 BAA (Solicitation 26.TZ, Release 2) — Accepting submissions 2026-05-27 to 2026-06-24. Objective: Develop a non-toxic, high-friction anti-fouling coating for submarine topsides that will not be damaged by alternating wet-dry cycles, solar radiation, or atmospheric exposure. The antifouling coating must also be tough enough to withstand foot and cargo traffic. Description: Anti-fouling paints and coatings are applied to submarines, ship hulls, and acoustic sensors to inhibit the growth and accumulation of unwanted marine life (“biofouling”; e.g., barnacles, tube worms, algae biofilms, etc.). Biofouling increases surface drag and creates noisy flow conditions. Some anti-fouling materials contain poisons (biocides) to discourage the unwanted marine growth ...