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DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Department of Defense. The DoD SBIR program provides small high-tech businesses with the opportunity to propose innovative research and development solutions in response to critical Army needs, as well as broader national security challenges.
It supports the development of technologies through competitive, three-phased process. Topics are released throughout the year following both standard Department of Defense solicitation cycles and ad hoc releases.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organized for profit, with a place of business located in the United States. More than 50 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or by other small business concerns that are each more than 50% owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States. Must have, including affiliates, not more than 500 employees. The principal investigator's primary employment must be with the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I awards up to $111,500 (Army) or $323,090 (general DoD) for 6-12 months; Phase II typically up to $1,100,000 (Army) or $2,153,927 (general DoD) for 15-24 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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