Neuromorphic Hardware
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Missile Defense Agency is seeking Small Business Innovation Research proposals to develop next-generation neuromorphic hardware that enables continuous adaptation and self-optimization within Electronic Warfare and cyber-contested domains. Under this multi-phase effort, Phase I requires establishing a pathway to a Technology Readiness Level 6 product through a development roadmap and testing plan, while Phase II demands a physical demonstration of autonomously adaptive arbitrary waveform generation. The agency will prioritize solutions applying neuromorphic semiconductor chips with bio-inspired learning, evaluating performance across metrics like latency, throughput, power utilization, and operation in space and radio frequency-contested environments. Because the technology is subject to export control laws under ITAR and EAR, participating offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals. Proposals may be submitted between the open date of July 22, 2026, and the close date of August 19, 2026, with technical points of contact identified as Brandon Becker and Robert Donath.