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Find similar grantsThe ED/IES SBIR program funds the research, development, and evaluation of new, commercially viable education technology products, including those that use artificial intelligence to personalize learning and generate insights for educators.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. The program supports entrepreneurial developers and research partners to create education technology products. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 (Phase I), up to $1,000,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ED/IES SBIR Program is funded by U.S. Department of Education / Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (ED/IES SBIR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education / Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR program funds small businesses for the research and development of commercially viable education technology products designed to support student learning, teacher practice, or school administration.
ED/IES SBIR 2025 Phase IA Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education / Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This solicitation requests proposals for the development of prototypes of novel education technology products, with about half of the new projects focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) based software components to personalize learning and instruction. The program emphasizes an iterative research and development process and pilot studies to evaluate feasibility, usability, and promise of new products to improve education outcomes.
The Department of Education's IES SBIR program is one of the most overlooked non-dilutive funding sources for education-technology startups. It funds prototypes at $250K and proven products at $1M with no equity taken. Here is how the FY2026 tracks work, what reviewers reward, and why the June 29 deadline is tighter than it looks.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences has opened its first research competitions since early 2025: five FY27 competitions due October 1, 2026, with roughly $250 million planned across three tranches. But $224 million in withheld FY2025 funds may expire September 30, and topics are now fixed through FY2029.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences launched no new grant competitions in all of FY2026. On August 6, 2026 it announced a three-tranche FY27 restart: five topic-agnostic competitions due October 1, flagship field-initiated grants held until December, and eight research topics that IES says will persist through FY2029.
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