SBIR & STTR Topics for Quantum Companies in Michigan

There are 6 open federal SBIR/STTR topics right now that match Quantum capabilities, across DOD, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, USDA, and 5 other agencies. Below: the current open topic list, recent Quantum winners headquartered in Michigan, the Michigan SBDC SBIR contact, and how TopicScout compares to SBIR.gov / Grants.gov / HigherGov / Instrumentl for finding the next topic to apply to.

Open Quantum topics (6)

1. Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2026-08-11
   The long-range goal of the Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) program is to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent r…
2. NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2027-04-06
   The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act1aims to ensure the continuing leadership of the United States (U.S.) in quantum information science and technology. In conformance with the NQI goals, an argument2-5was set forth for a renewed empha…
3. LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) — Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · closes 2027-04-30
   The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). The …
4. Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes ongoing
   The Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems (CCSS) Program supports innovative research in circuit and system hardware and signal processing techniques. CCSS also supports system and network architectures for communications and sensin…
5. Thermal Transport Processes — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes ongoing
   TheThermal Transport Processesprogram is part of the Transport Phenomena cluster, which alsoincludes1) theCombustion and Fire Systemsprogram; 2) theFluid Dynamicsprogram; and 3) theParticulate and Multiphase Processesprogram. TheThermal Tra…
6. Process Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamics — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes ongoing
   TheProcess Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamicsprogram is part of the Chemical Process Systems cluster, which also includes: 1) theCatalysisprogram; 2) theElectrochemical Systemsprogram; and 3) theInterfacial Engineer…

How to find SBIR topics: TopicScout vs alternatives

SBIR.gov is the canonical source — every SBIR/STTR topic posts there first. TopicScout's value isn't access; it's the cap-statement scoring + weekly digest so you stop scanning portals by hand. Try the free matcher against your statement — takes a paragraph, no signup.

FAQ

How do I find open SBIR topics for a Quantum company in Michigan?

The canonical source is SBIR.gov, which lists every open SBIR/STTR topic across all 11 federal agencies. To filter to Quantum-relevant topics that match your specific tech, paste your capability statement into TopicScout's free matcher — it scores all open topics against your cap statement in ~60 seconds. Michigan SBIR firms also get help from the Michigan SBDC and state matching-fund programs.

What's the best SBIR matching tool for Quantum startups?

For solo founders: TopicScout's $29/mo plan covers all 11 agencies with weekly AI-scored digests. For consulting firms supporting multiple clients: TopicScout institutional plan ($500–2k/mo flat) or HigherGov ($500–5k/yr). For nonprofits (not SBIR-eligible): Instrumentl. SBIR.gov itself is free but requires manual scanning.

Which agencies fund the most Quantum SBIR/STTR work?

Based on the current open topic list, the top agencies for Quantum are visible in the topic list above. Historically: DARPA + AFWERX + Navy SBIR for defense-adjacent Quantum, NIH + CDC for health-adjacent, NSF + DOE for foundational R&D.