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Quantum technologies: open SBIR/STTR topics

11 open or upcoming topics mention quantum technologies, across 2 agencies. Matched by keywords in the topic title and description.

Quantum Memory for Secure Communication

Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8d leftDepartment of War (DoD) · USAFSBIRDAF26BZ06-NV035

The rapid advancement of quantum computing poses a significant challenge to traditional encryption methods, potentially compromising the security of digital communications.

Cryptography, including Post-quantum Cryptography

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationCA2

SBIR.gov lists this topic without a description. Open the official solicitation for the full scope.

Other Quantum Information Technologies

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT6

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Quantum Algorithms

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT1

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Quantum Communications

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT2

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Quantum Computing

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT3

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Quantum Device Manufacturing

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationM8

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Quantum Information Technologies

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT

This topic focuses on innovations in information and communications technologies that rely fundamentally on quantum mechanical properties and interactions.

Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationPH9

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Quantum Sensing and Metrology

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT4

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Quantum Simulation

Closes Jul 7, 2027 · 267d leftNational Science FoundationQT5

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Past SBIR/STTR awards in quantum technologies

Since 2021, SBIR.gov records 215 SBIR/STTR awards worth $112.1M here. Top agencies: Defense (108), Energy (50), NASA (31), National Science Foundation (15), Health and Human Services (8), Commerce (2). Most frequent awardees: IRGLARE LLC (11), ADVR, INC. (10), PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC. (10), PENDAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC (7), FREEDOM PHOTONICS LLC (7), QUANTUM SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES INC (6).

Source: SBIR.gov public award dataset, matched by keywords. Not an official classification.

Related areas: Communications & networking · Cybersecurity · Advanced manufacturing · Sensors & sensing · Modeling, simulation & digital engineering

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