SBIR ARM26BX01-NP003 (Army): xTech|Phantum Competition

About this opportunity

Army SBIR topic — under DoW SBIR 2026 CSO (Solicitation 26.BX, Release 1) — Accepting submissions 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-28. Objective: The U.S. Army is seeking innovative quantum sensor and photonics solutions from eligible small businesses across the U.S. through the xTech|Phantum competition. This platform offers participants the opportunity to engage with the Department of War (DoW), earn prize money and submit a Phase I Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) is partnering with the U.S. Army Directorate for Strategy & Transformation (DAMI-ST) to deliver the xTech|Phantum competition. The Army recognizes that the DoW must enhance engagements with U.S. small businesses by (1) underst...