Cybersecurity and Authentication
In short: The Cybersecurity and Authentication topic focuses on innovations related to the security and integrity of data and data processing and the authentication of people and devices.
Excerpt from the official topic description. Read the full solicitation before deciding to apply.
| Agency | National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Program | — |
| Phase | BOTH, BOTH |
| Topic number | CA |
| Solicitation | NSF 26-510 |
| Release date | May 22, 2026 |
| Open date | May 22, 2026 |
| Close date | Jul 7, 2027 |
| Status on SBIR.gov | Open |
View official solicitation SBIR.gov topic page
Full description (from SBIR.gov)
The Cybersecurity and Authentication topic focuses on innovations related to the security and integrity of data and data processing and the authentication of people and devices. These subtopic areas are meant to serve as examples; all proposals with technical innovation and significant commercial potential are welcome, regardless of the specific area of focus of the project.
Possibly related past awards
- SBIR Phase I:A compact, 3-level, high efficiency, 4-port, modular universal power conversion system with Internet of Things (IOT) using Wide Bandgap (WBG) devices by Midwest Electric Propulsion Company (MEPCO) (Phase I, 2023, $255,920)
- SBIR Phase II: A Blockchain Ecosystem for Encrypting Real World Data and Developing Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Pharmacy Prior Authorization by Red Oak Strategic, LLC (Phase II, 2023, $1,000,000)
- SBIR Phase I: Combating Pathogens, Helios-1 Onsite Universal Detection by TOTAL ANALYSIS L.L.C. (Phase I, 2023, $275,000)
Matched by keyword overlap within the same agency from the SBIR.gov public award dataset. Not an official linkage.
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