xTechOverwatch Open Topic
ID: A254-P030Type: Phase II
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Topic

xTechOverwatch Open Topic

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is offering a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity titled "xTechOverwatch Open Topic" aimed at developing advanced autonomous unmanned systems, including uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), and sensor networks. The objective is to create systems capable of dynamic overwatch positioning, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, with a focus on key technical areas such as sensor fusion, AI-driven target recognition, secure communications, and modular payloads within an open architecture. Eligible small business concerns must be winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition to submit proposals, which can request funding of up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period, with a white paper submission deadline of May 21, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of November 25, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and apply through the official SBIR website.

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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems. This initiative, part of the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition, seeks innovative solutions for dynamic overwatch positioning, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, leveraging AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing. Technologies of interest include autonomous UAVs, UGVs, and stationary sensors; sensor fusion and AI-driven target recognition; secure communications; human-machine interfaces; edge computing; resilient robotics; automated self-recovery; collaborative autonomy; and modular UGV/UAS payloads built on open architectures. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition are eligible to submit DP2 proposals, which can be up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period, requiring documentation to substantiate scientific and technical merit. Phase II focuses on prototype development, field trials, and refinement, while Phase III aims for technology maturation and commercialization for both military and commercial applications.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a prize competition seeking advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) for dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. The objective is to develop systems leveraging AI, robotics, and secure networking for real-time data processing, enabling autonomous identification and occupation of overwatch positions with minimal human intervention. Key technical areas include sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition are eligible to submit a Direct to Phase II (DP2) SBIR proposal for up to $2,000,000 over 18 months, requiring justification of scientific and technical merit. Phase II focuses on prototyping for soldier evaluation and developing commercialization plans, while Phase III aims for maturation to TRL 6/7 and further product development based on soldier feedback.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems. This initiative focuses on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), and sensor networks capable of dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, leveraging AI, robotics, and secure networking. Key technical areas include autonomous unmanned systems, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads and architecture. Participation in the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition is mandatory, as only winners are eligible to submit a DP2 proposal. The program aims to integrate prototypes with Army formations for testing and evaluation, with an 18-month performance period for Phase II, costing up to $2,000,000. Phase III involves further maturation and commercialization.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a prize competition seeking advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) for dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. The objective is to develop systems leveraging AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing to enhance situational awareness and mission effectiveness with minimal human intervention. Key technical areas include autonomous systems, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, modular payloads, and open architecture. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition are eligible to submit a Direct to Phase II (DP2) SBIR proposal for up to $2,000,000 over 18 months, requiring justification of scientific and technical merit. Phase II focuses on prototype development, field trials, and refinement, with Phase III aiming for technology maturation (TRL 6/7) and commercialization.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic is a prize competition for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) for dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. The objective is to enhance situational awareness and mission effectiveness through AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing. Key technical areas include sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, and modular open architecture. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch competition are eligible to submit a Direct to Phase II (DP2) SBIR proposal for up to $2,000,000 over 18 months, focusing on prototype development, field trials, and technology transition. The Army emphasizes collaboration with its research laboratories and integration with existing government intellectual property. The project culminates in iterative prototype deliveries and training exercises with an Army formation, with potential for
    1762905702817.pdf
    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic seeks proposals for advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and/or sensor networks) capable of dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. This initiative, part of the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition, targets small business concerns with expertise in areas like AI-driven robotics, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine teaming, and edge computing. Selected participants will develop modular prototype solutions for the Army, which will be iterated during training cycles and evaluated in field exercises. Proposals must address key technical areas such as autonomous unmanned systems, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition are eligible to submit Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals for up to $2,000,000 over 18 months, with a white paper submission deadline of May 21, 2025. The project emphasizes adherence to Army and NATO interoperability standards and requires virtual and in-person participation in workshops and collective training events from January to December 2026.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems. These systems, including UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks, must be capable of dynamic overwatch positioning, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, leveraging AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing. Key technical areas include sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, and modular open architecture. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition are eligible to submit proposals for this 18-month, $2,000,000 opportunity, which aims to produce prototypes for evaluation by Army units and facilitate technology transition and commercialization.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity. It seeks advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) for dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, leveraging AI, robotics, and secure networking. Key areas include sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads. Eligibility for SBIR proposal submission is restricted to winners of the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition. The program emphasizes collaboration, modular open architectures (MOSA), and integration with Army standards like TAK and IOPs. Selected small businesses will iterate prototypes, participate in Army training cycles, and demonstrate solutions in realistic operational scenarios, with a potential for extended use by the Army's 1st Cavalry Division.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity. It seeks advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) capable of dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. The initiative emphasizes modular design, AI-driven robotics, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine teaming, and edge computing. Only winners of the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition are eligible to submit proposals. The Army plans to iterate prototype solutions with a designated Army formation during their training cycle. The program is specifically looking for solutions that integrate with existing military platforms and adhere to standards like the Army Ground Interoperability Profile (IOP) and NATO STANAGs. The DP2 proposals can be up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period, requiring justification of scientific and technical merit. Phase II focuses on producing Soldier-operable prototypes for evaluation and refining AI/ML algorithms, while Phase III aims for technology maturation and commercialization.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic seeks proposals for advanced autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks) capable of dynamic overwatch, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. This initiative is part of the xTechOverwatch Prize Competition, and only winners from this competition are eligible to submit an SBIR proposal for a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, valued up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period. The Army encourages small businesses with expertise in areas like AI-driven robotics, sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine teaming, edge computing, and resilient robotics to apply. Solutions should be modular, adhere to Army IOP and other interoperability standards, and leverage AI for real-time data processing and decision-making. Selected SBCs will have opportunities to collaborate with Army research laboratories and engineering centers. The project includes virtual and in-person workshops, field training activities between March and December 2026, and potential
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems. These systems, including UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks, must be capable of dynamic overwatch positioning, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy, leveraging AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing. Key technical areas include sensor fusion, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads. Eligibility for this SBIR proposal is restricted to winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition. The program emphasizes modular and open architecture, adherence to Army standards like Ground IOPs and TAK integration, and involves iterative prototype development and field trials with Army units. The DP2 proposals can be up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period to produce soldier-operable prototypes and develop transition plans. Additionally, the Army plans to iterate prototype solution combinations developed under this topic with a designated Army formation during their training cycle and culminate with a training exercise for final testing and evaluation.
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    The xTechOverwatch Open Topic (A254-P030) is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity for small businesses to develop advanced autonomous unmanned systems. These systems, including UAVs, UGVs, and sensor networks, must be capable of dynamic overwatch positioning, terrain adaptation, and collaborative autonomy. Key technical areas include sensor fusion, AI-driven target recognition, secure communications, human-machine interface, edge computing, resilient robotics, automated self-recovery, collaborative autonomy, and modular payloads within an open architecture. Eligibility for this SBIR proposal is restricted to winners of the xTechOverwatch prize competition. The program emphasizes collaboration with the Army’s research laboratories and engineering centers, with iterative prototype deliveries and field trials culminating in training exercises with a designated Army formation. The DP2 proposals can request up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period of performance, requiring documentation of scientific and technical merit and feasibility.
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