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DHS Announces New 23.1 SBIR Pre-Solicitation

DHS SBIR Program released seven topics for the new SBIR 23.1 Pre-solicitation.

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SBIR Showcase FR

Through the DHS SBIR Program, small business innovators are developing new technologies to keep first responders, emergency managers, and incident commanders better protected, connected, and prepared to safeguard the homeland and respond to disasters.

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DHS Awards for Small Businesses to Develop Security Technology Prototypes

DHS SBIR Program awarded a total of $9,782,624 million to small businesses to further develop technologies intended to support homeland security mission needs.

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30 Small Businesses Awarded $4.5M for Homeland Security R&D

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded a total of $4,479,195.95 in competitive research contracts to 30 small businesses across the United States to participate in Phase I of the DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

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17th Annual Small Business Award Winners

Each year, the Department recognizes small business contractors and DHS staff for their exemplary performance from the prior fiscal year. This annual award recognition highlights the achievements of small businesses and small business advocates who provide crucial services to the Department in support of our various missions.

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Recent Events Put First Responder Support on Display

A new exhibit, Equipping our Everyday Heroes, opened today at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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DHS SBIR to Host First Responder Technology Showcase

DHS SBIR Program will host its first virtual SBIR Showcase for First Responders that will feature 10 innovative technologies from companies developing solutions for first responders.

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S&T's Industry Partnerships Insights Outreach Webinar Series Presentation Brief: Zoom Out to 2022! | Funding Opportunities, 2021 Review, & Resources, December 7, 2021

On December 7, 2021, the DHS Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) hosted the Insights Outreach webinar: Zoom Out to 2022! | Funding Opportunities, 2021 Review & Resources featuring OIP program representatives discussing current opportunities and providing additional resources that will help you navigate the path to a potential partnership with S&T.

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DHS SBIR Seeks Solutions to Detect Survivors in a Building Collapse

DHS SBIR Program is seeking information on technologies that can detect trapped survivors in collapsed buildings and voids.

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News Release: DHS Opens SBIR Solicitation for Proposal Submissions

DHS SBIR 22.1 Solicitation is now open for U.S. small businesses to submit research proposals for a broad range of 11 homeland security technology needs.