SBIR & STTR Topics for Semiconductors Companies in Texas

There are 15 open federal SBIR/STTR topics right now that match Semiconductors capabilities, across DOD, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, USDA, and 5 other agencies. Below: the current open topic list, recent Semiconductors winners headquartered in Texas, the Texas SBDC SBIR contact, and how TopicScout compares to SBIR.gov / Grants.gov / HigherGov / Instrumentl for finding the next topic to apply to.

Open Semiconductors topics (15)

1. Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) — National Institutes of Health · closes 2026-05-28
   The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) and participating NIH Institutes and Centers invite institutional career development award applications for Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH)…
2. Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development — National Institute of Standards and Technology · closes 2026-05-28
   The NIST NICE program is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to establish community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs. Effective multistakeholder workforc…
3. High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG) — Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy · closes 2026-05-28
   NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003623 – High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG) Agency Overview: The Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Ene…
4. Maneuver Damage Coordination Support for Fort Polk — Fort Worth District · closes 2026-05-28
   A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Great Rivers, and Colorado Plateau. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptan…
5. Cultural Resources Technical Guidance Support for Joint Base San Antonio, Texas — Department of Defense · closes 2026-05-28
   Project Title: Cultural Resources Technical Guidance Support for Joint Base San Antonio, TexasA cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Awa…
6. Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Assessment for Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park, Florida — Department of Defense · closes 2026-05-28
   Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Assessment for Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park, Fl…
7. Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education — Walla Walla District · closes 2026-05-28
   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource manageme…
8. INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) — Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy · closes 2026-05-29
   NOFO number DE-FOA-0003624 INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.g…
9. Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education — Walla Walla District · closes 2026-05-30
   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource manageme…
10. ROSES 2025: Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science — NASA Headquarters · closes 2026-05-31
    NOTICE: Amended: December 12, 2025. Section I(e) on High-End Computing Resources was updated, a warning about "portfolio" PDFs was added to Section IV(b)ii, and a statement about public disclosure of proposal information was added…
11. 2026 Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program — DOC NOAA - ERA Production · closes 2026-05-31
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (hereinafter, "NMFS") recognizes the unique importance of marine mammals to Alaska Native Organizations (hereinafter, "ANOs") and values ongoing efforts by Alaska Native Organization…
12. Tribal Colleges and Universities Program — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2026-06-01
    The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science (inc…
13. Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2026-06-01
    Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that: Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems. Improves understan…
14. Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork — U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2026-06-01
    Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP)and: Improves understanding of interact…
15. USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2027 — Geological Survey · closes 2026-06-04
    The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for assistance to support research in earthquake hazards, the physics of earthquakes, earthquake occurrence, and earthquake safety policy. This activ…

Recent Semiconductors SBIR winners in Texas

1. NANOHMICS INC (AUSTIN, Texas) — Department of Health and Human Services Phase I 2023, $275,766
   Real-time, large-area microbial mapping to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections
2. VIVOVERSE, LLC (Austin, Texas) — Department of Health and Human Services Phase II 2023, $996,687
   The Next-Generation Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) Assay using High-Content Analysis of Genetically Di

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 Semiconductors company in Texas?

The canonical source is SBIR.gov, which lists every open SBIR/STTR topic across all 11 federal agencies. To filter to Semiconductors-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. Texas SBIR firms also get help from the Texas SBDC network and state matching-fund programs.

What's the best SBIR matching tool for Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors SBIR/STTR work?

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