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SBIR and STTR funding | SBDC mail_outline Join the SBDC Mailing list SBIR/STTR stands for “Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. ” The mission of the SBIR/STTR programs is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.
Funding occurs in three phases: Phase I tests the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the proposed research and development efforts and determines the quality of performance of the small business before providing further federal support in Phase II. Phase I award is $50,000–$250,000 for a project timeline between six months (SBIR) and one year (STTR).
Phase II further develops the Phase I R&D efforts and leads to a “market-ready” prototype. Typically, only Phase I awardees are eligible for a Phase II award. SBIR/STTR Phase II awards are generally $750,000 for two years.
Phase III is the market approach and commercialization of the developed innovation and small businesses are not funded by SBIR/STTR fund instead indirect funding might be available from sources other than SBIR/STTR programs. SBIR/STTR participating agencies Annually, SBIR/STTR programs provide more than $2.
5 billion in investment dollars to small businesses across the country, funding innovations from areas such as health technologies, critical defense and force protection, border and port security, space exploration, food and agriculture, and environmental monitoring and resource reclamation. Each agency administers its own individual program within guidelines established by Congress.
These agencies designate R&D topics in their solicitations and accept proposals from small businesses. Awards are made on a competitive basis after proposal evaluation.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Department of Defense (DoD) Department of Energy (DoE) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Science Foundation (NSF) Department of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Department of Commerce (DoC) NIST, NOAA Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Department of Transportation (DoT) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Department of Education (ED) Who is eligible for an SBIR/STTR grant?
Only U.S. small businesses are eligible to participate in the SBIR/STTR programs.
Organized for-profit, with a place of business located in the U.S. More than 50% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the U.S., or by other small business concerns that are each more than 50% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the U.S.; and No more than 500 employees, including affiliates.
Learn more about eligibility criteria What is the FAST program? The Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program is how the Missouri SBDC assists small businesses, helping them navigate the SBIR and STTR submission process. FAST provides the resources, support, and expertise necessary to submit a project proposal .
These services are provided through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Learn more about the FAST program
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Missouri small businesses seeking SBIR/STTR submissions Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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.