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Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense. Invests in U.S. small businesses pursuing advanced R&D and high-impact technical solutions, including in cybersecurity, that can ultimately transition into operational defense systems, national-security environments, and commercial markets. The program is mission-driven and spans every major defense component.
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Authority for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs has expired as of September 30, 2025. Current applicants and awardees should reach out directly to participating agencies with questions regarding active awards or applications. SBIR.
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Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision.
Average number of companies funded per year Equity or IP ownership taken by the government Participating in America's Seed Fund happens in three phases. II. Technology Development Take your product to the commercial market or sell in the multi-billion dollar federal contracting marketplace Do you have an idea for a specific scientific or technology solution?
Explore opportunities for funding to take your idea from concept to commercialization. With help from organizations that support technology entrepreneurs like you With the help of supporting organizations America's Seed Fund provides funding with the freedom to manage your business your way.
SBIR-STTR-Tibbetts Award Winner - re: 3D, Inc. re:3D, Inc. Gigabot platform's onsite manufacturing provides disaster response via industrial strength, large-scale, affordable 3D printing. Read about their projects SBIR-STTR-Tibbetts Award Winner - SIMBA Chain SIMBA Chain is making it easy for organizations to integrate blockchain to bolster trust, security, and risk mitigation – with no blockchain experience required.
Learn more about their business View More Success Stories Small Businesses. Huge Impact. Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation in the United States by providing technology-focused entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with funding to develop their ideas and a pathway to commercialization.
Awards given in all 50 states and U.S. Territories In 2021, nearly 7,000 awards have been given to more than 4,000 recipients 65,578 jobs added to the United States economy per year.
Learn more about the SBIR/STTR process Watch our video tutorials → Breaking down barriers by increasing access to funding The SBIR and STTR programs fund a portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligibility depends on the sponsor notice, legal entity requirements, and program-specific restrictions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Phase I typically $50,000 to $250,000; Phase II commonly $750,000 to $1.8 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 5, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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Manufacturing USA: Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Project Calls is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued through the ARM Institute, a Manufacturing USA Institute. Project calls fund research and development in advanced manufacturing robotics, integrating sensor technologies, end-effector development, software, artificial intelligence, materials science, human-machine behavior modeling, and quality assurance. The ARM Institute's mission is to deploy robotic technology that strengthens the domestic manufacturing innovation ecosystem. Only ARM Institute members may submit proposals. Eligible applicants include universities, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations operating as US entities within a consortium. Award amounts vary by project call scope.
Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR BAA & CSO Release 5 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Program that funds innovative research and development by U.S. small businesses addressing specific defense technology needs across military departments and agencies. The program releases multiple topic areas per cycle through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), covering areas such as advanced materials, sensors, software, and autonomous systems. Eligible applicants are U.S. small business concerns; both Phase I proposals and Direct-to-Phase II proposals are accepted. Awards are typically up to $250,000 for Phase I and up to $2 million for Direct-to-Phase II. The most recent deadline was March 25, 2026.
SBIR/STTR Programs (Defense Health Agency) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) - Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR/STTR Programs fund biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Priority research domains include digital health systems, AI-enabled triage, and physiological analytics.
SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR and STTR programs support U.S. small businesses in developing high-risk, high-impact medical materiel technologies with potential for wider commercialization, including those that could leverage AI for warfighter health and survival. This program seeks proposals that demonstrate both technical innovation and real clinical relevance in areas such as trauma care, battlefield triage, far-forward telemedicine, and digital health systems with AI-enabled triage.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.