The Demand Signal: Robotics

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xTech|Inversion Competition

Department of War · Army · SBIR Topic · 26.BX

posted 3 June 2026 · closed 25 September 2026

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Summary

The U.S. Army, through the xTech|Inversion competition, seeks proposals from small businesses to commercialize high‑potential Army intellectual property and may award cash prizes and SBIR Phase I contracts for selected technology solutions. This effort aims to accelerate transition of advanced technologies—such as reactive textiles and self‑decontaminating fabrics—into military and commercial use by engaging non‑traditional innovators and providing a pathway toward larger development phases.

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