T3CP Patent Holiday SBIR Open Topic Call
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Office of Technology, Transition and Commercial Partnerships (T3CP) is seeking SBIR proposals to accelerate the commercialization of government-funded intellectual property made available through the T3CP Patent Holiday Initiative. Small businesses must propose innovative approaches to translate and mature designated Department of War patents into transition-ready prototype capabilities across six sector areas, including microelectronics, advanced materials, energetics, munitions, critical minerals, and biomanufacturing. This open topic requires a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 security rating and emphasizes revolutionary advances over evolutionary improvements. Proposals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, and technical inquiries may be directed to the designated Technical Point of Contact, Barry Datlof.