2026 Smart 20 Awards
Due: January 15, 2026 The Smart 20 Awards annually recognize global smart cities projects, honoring the most innovative and influential work. We will designate three winners from the overall awardee pool at the awards reception.
AUTONOMY AND MANUFACTURING
Drone Incident Source Model Development
Due: December 8, 2025 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have proven to be a force multiplier and revolutionary tactical asset in the Russia-Ukraine war. In addition to conventional munitions, military and civilian UAVs can be equipped Read More
Domestic Capability Building Activity – Onshoring the Manufacturing of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccine Candidates
Due: December 11, 2025 The United States Government (USG) has a requirement to expand domestic commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. To meet this need, the USG is initiating an effort to onshore the manufacturing of novel Read More
National Safety Challenge: Workplace Fatigue
Due: January 16, 2026 Fatigue is more than just “tired”; it’s your body’s response to inadequate sleep, mental or physical stressors, or a lack of recovery time, among other causes. Fatigue can manifest in a Read More
2025 Enzymatic Conversion of Maltose Sprint
Due: November 14, 2025 Abstract A global food manufacturer seeks enzymatic technologies to convert maltose in solution into a non-sugar alternative for use in food products while maintaining clean labels. Background Maltose is a common, Read More
MSD Prevention Innovation Challenge
Due: November 14, 2025 TechConnect, in partnership with the National Safety Council, invites applications from innovators and business advancing solutions and interventions with applications in the field of ergonomics. In particular, technologies with potential to Read More
Subsurface Void Detection Technologies
Due: November 3, 2025 Resource extraction companies require reliable data on all significant subsurface voids within the operational volume of an active site. TechConnect’s global mining and materials client is seeking next-generation detection technologies to Read More
Innovative Biospecimen Science Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research
Due: October 3, 2025 Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on the early-stage development of highly innovative technologies to improve the Read More
Drone Dominance Innovation Challenge
Due: September 26, 2025 The Drone Dominance Innovation Challenge, presented in partnership with the Vertical Lift Consortium, accelerates next-generation capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in alignment with the White House Executive Order to strengthen Read More
Experts in the science of shelf stability Sprint
Due: October 3, 2025 Beverage manufacturers need to understand the parameters that impact product quality during shelf-life stability testing. TechConnect’s global client intends to engage with SMEs able to provide insight and guidance to enhance Read More