The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking innovative solutions through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for the development of high power and torque electric motors suitable for direct-drive rotorcraft applications. The objective is to design an electric motor architecture that can deliver approximately 400-700+ horsepower at low rotational speeds (250-400 RPM) while maintaining high torque densities (20-30+ ft-lb/lb) to enhance the efficiency and performance of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) systems. This initiative is critical for advancing electric aviation technologies, particularly for unmanned aircraft systems and logistics applications, with the potential to simplify designs by eliminating mechanical drive systems. The solicitation is currently closed, with the application due date set for July 30, 2024. For more information, interested parties can visit the official SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.