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361 topics, open or in pre-release, read from DSIP and SBIR.gov on Nov 12, 2026.

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CMMC requirements: Level 1 15Level 2 (Self) 95 what do the levels mean?
Level 1
Basic protection of Federal Contract Information: the 15 requirements of FAR 52.204-21. You assess yourself every year and post the result in SPRS.
Level 2
Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information: the 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. "Self" means you assess yourself every three years; "C3PAO" means an accredited third-party assessor certifies you every three years. Both need a yearly affirmation.
Level 3
Level 2 certification plus 24 selected requirements of NIST SP 800-172, assessed by the government (DIBCAC) every three years.

CMMC is the Defense Department's cybersecurity certification; a topic that lists a level expects it by the time of award. This is a summary: the solicitation and 32 CFR Part 170 govern.

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NSF Open
Artificial Intelligence
Topic # AI · released 2026-05-22

The Artificial Intelligence topic focuses on cutting-edge technologies in the field of deep learning-based AI systems and AI-based hardware. The recent successes in computer vision, machine translation, natural-language processing and ...

Deadline Jul 7, 2027 Closes in 237 days
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NSF Open
Advanced Materials
Topic # AM · released 2026-05-22

The Advanced Materials topic addresses the development of new and improved materials for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. Proposals may focus on the creation of innovative material systems and/or on critical ...

Deadline Jul 7, 2027 Closes in 237 days
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NSF Open
Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality
Topic # AV/VR/MR · released 2026-05-22

The Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) topic focuses on advancing immersive technological experiences for humans grounded in research. Based on the transformative progress made in crafting, perceiving, and interacting with ...

Deadline Jul 7, 2027 Closes in 237 days
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NSF Open
Biomedical Technologies
Topic # BM · released 2026-05-22

The Biomedical Technologies topic aims to support the early-stage development of novel products, processes or services that will enable the delivery of high-quality, economically efficient healthcare.

Deadline Jul 7, 2027 Closes in 237 days
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