The reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs was signed into law on April 13, 2026, giving the Department of War new funding to acquire cutting‑edge technology for warfighters. At the Department’s research headquarters, Undersecretary Emil Michael noted that the bill enables over 90 solicitation topics and that the programs have already awarded more than 80,000 grants to 14,000 small businesses, with a cumulative investment of over $41 billion. The Small Business Administration reported that each dollar invested yields a 22‑to‑one return, generating about $121 billion in revenue and 1.5 million jobs. Companies such as PEMDAS Technologies and NIRSense are developing weather‑sensing hardware for drones and near‑infrared biosensors for pilot monitoring, respectively. Michael emphasized the department’s commitment to fast approvals and reduced bureaucracy to speed deployment of these innovations.
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