Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Army, through the DoD SBIR program, is seeking small business innovations for the Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic to address technical needs around MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. The topic seeks Phase I feasibility studies for solutions such as wireless trickle charging for aggregated battery storage, thermal runaway and fire-mitigating materials, automated maintenance and prognostics tools, and devices that can combine mixed batteries for higher-voltage operation. The work is aimed at concepts that remain compatible with MIL-PRF-32565 performance requirements and can transition to military and commercial use, with later phases envisioned to produce and test prototypes in realistic military environments. Phase I proposals are limited to up to $250,000 for a 6-month period of performance, and the application due date is May 13, 2026.