xTechOverwatch Open Topic
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
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.