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Where emerging technology meets public service. From defense to community health, we explore innovation that strengthens how government serves people.

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$200B+
Annual Federal R&D Budget
26
Federal Grant Agencies
2,000+
Active Grant Programs
$4B+
Annual SBIR/STTR Awards

Focus Areas

Technology that spans the full mission of government — from national security to neighborhood well-being.

Behavioral health technology

Behavioral Health & Substance Use

Digital therapeutics, telehealth platforms, and data systems supporting SAMHSA's mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on communities.

SAMHSATelehealthCommunity
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Tools and frameworks aligned with NIST, FedRAMP, and CMMC to help agencies and contractors meet evolving security mandates and protect critical infrastructure.

NISTFedRAMPZero Trust
Community health workers

Public Health & Social Services

Interoperable health IT, social determinants of health platforms, and case management systems for HHS, state Medicaid programs, and community health centers.

HHSHL7 FHIRMedicaid
Data analytics dashboard

Data & AI for Public Good

Machine learning and analytics applied to emergency management, disease surveillance, benefit fraud detection, and equitable resource allocation.

AI/MLOpen DataAnalytics
Rural broadband infrastructure

Rural Broadband & Infrastructure

Connectivity for underserved areas, precision agriculture, and smart community development powered by USDA and EDA programs.

USDABroadbandIoT
Defense technology

Defense & Intelligence Modernization

Cloud migration, DevSecOps pipelines, and AI-enabled decision support for DoD, IC, and homeland security missions.

DoDDevSecOpsIL5+
Community volunteers

Community Resilience & Equity

Tech-enabled disaster preparedness, digital equity programs, and civic engagement platforms bridging the gap between government and the communities they serve.

FEMADigital EquityCivic Tech
Smart city aerial

Smart Cities & Municipal Tech

Connected sensor networks, real-time dashboards, and edge computing for public utilities, transit, and urban sustainability.

IoTEdgeGIS
Cloud infrastructure

Cloud Modernization & FedRAMP

Migrating legacy government systems to modern cloud architectures while maintaining data sovereignty, ATO compliance, and regulatory requirements.

FedRAMPATOCloud

Key Federal Agencies

Partners in public sector innovation — from defense to community well-being.

SAMHSA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health. Funds grants for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services nationwide.

HHS
Department of Health & Human Services

The principal agency for protecting the health of Americans. Oversees CMS, CDC, NIH, and health IT modernization initiatives.

DoD
Department of Defense

Drives technology adoption through SBIR, DIU, and CDAO. Focus areas include AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and autonomous systems.

DHS
Department of Homeland Security

Funds R&D in cybersecurity, first responder tech, border security, and critical infrastructure protection through S&T grants.

HRSA
Health Resources & Services Administration

Improves health care access for underserved populations. Funds community health centers, telehealth, and workforce development.

USDA
Department of Agriculture

Invests in rural broadband, precision agriculture technology, and community facilities through grants and cooperative agreements.

NSF
National Science Foundation

Funds fundamental research and technology translation through programs like Convergence Accelerator, SBIR, and I-Corps.

VA
Department of Veterans Affairs

Modernizing veteran healthcare delivery through EHR systems, telehealth expansion, and AI-assisted clinical decision support.

EPA
Environmental Protection Agency

Funds environmental data systems, air and water quality monitoring technology, and environmental justice initiatives in underserved communities.

Grant & Funding Programs

Federal funding pathways for technology innovators working in the public interest.

SBIR / STTRMulti-Agency

Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer grants across 11 federal agencies for early-stage R&D with commercialization potential.

Phase I: up to $275K · Phase II: up to $1.5M
SAMHSA Block GrantsSAMHSA

Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment and Community Mental Health Services block grants supporting state and community programs.

$5.7B+ distributed annually to states
HRSA Health Center GrantsHRSA

Operational and capital grants for community health centers, including funding for health IT adoption and telehealth infrastructure.

$6B+ annually across 1,400+ health centers
CDC Prevention GrantsHHS / CDC

Cooperative agreements for chronic disease prevention, health surveillance systems, and public health data modernization.

Varies by program · $100K–$10M+
DHS S&T BAADHS

Broad Agency Announcements for cybersecurity tools, first responder technology, and critical infrastructure resilience solutions.

Varies · Typically $100K–$3M
NSF Convergence AcceleratorNSF

Multidisciplinary team funding for use-inspired research tackling societal challenges in health, equity, and infrastructure.

Phase I: $750K · Phase II: up to $5M
USDA ReConnectUSDA

Grants and loans for broadband deployment in rural communities, enabling telehealth, distance learning, and precision agriculture.

Up to $25M per award
EDA Tech HubsEDA

Regional technology hub designations and implementation grants strengthening U.S. competitiveness in key technology areas.

Designation + up to $75M implementation
DOE ARPA-EDOE

Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy funding for high-risk, high-reward energy technology with transformational potential.

Typically $500K–$10M per project

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Common Inquiries

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- Technology partnerships & collaboration

- Speaking & advisory engagements

- General questions & feedback

Quick Resources

Jump straight to the tools and portals that matter.

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Grants.gov

Central hub for finding and applying to all federal grant opportunities.
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SAM.gov

Register your entity, search contracts, and manage federal award compliance.
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SBIR.gov

Search open SBIR & STTR solicitations across all participating agencies.
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USAspending.gov

Track federal spending, explore award data, and research agency budgets.
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SAMHSA Grants

Behavioral health grant programs for prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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HealthIT.gov

ONC resources for health information technology standards and interoperability.

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