AI-Powered Defense R&D Intelligence

Tracking Where DoD Innovation
Funding Is Flowing

Comprehensive analysis of 17,265 SBIR awards across 18 technology categories and 8 platform domains. Identify investment trends, growth areas, and emerging priorities in defense R&D.

17,265
Awards Analyzed
$10.8B
Total Funding
18
Tech Categories
8
Platform Domains
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Dual-Dimension Classification

Each award is classified along two independent dimensions, enabling analysis by technology type, application platform, or both.

Technology Type

What kind of technology is being developed?

Sensors & Imaging
Computing & Software
Propulsion & Engines
Artificial Intelligence
Materials & Structures
Power & Energy Storage
Communications
Cybersecurity
+ 10 more categories
Platform Domain

Where will the technology be applied?

Aerospace
Space
Ground Vehicles
Naval Surface
Undersea
Missiles & Munitions
Soldier/Dismounted
Enterprise/Infrastructure

Use Cases

Defense Contractors

Identify growth areas for R&D investment and understand competitive landscape by technology domain.

Investors

Spot emerging technology trends and validate market demand for defense-focused startups.

Researchers

Track DoD priorities and identify funding opportunities aligned with research capabilities.

Data: SBIR.gov | AI Classification: Claude (Anthropic) | Coverage: 2020-2024