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NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program FY 2026 Phase I is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program funds U.S. small businesses with strong research capabilities to conduct early-stage R&D aligned with NIST technology priorities.
Focus areas include advanced communications, artificial intelligence, buildings and construction, cybersecurity and privacy, mathematics and statistics, and quantum information science. Phase I awards provide seed funding for feasibility research, with successful Phase I recipients eligible for Phase II continuation grants.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) | NIST https://www. nist. gov/tpo/small-business-innovation-research-program-sbir Technology Partnerships Office Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) The NIST SBIR Program Office is pleased to announce that the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs were reauthorized on April 13, 2026.
This legislation extends the programs through September 30, 2031. For detailed information regarding the modifications, please refer to the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act ( S. 3971 ).
This webpage is currently being updated to reflect the changes and improvements to the NIST SBIR Program resulting from the reauthorization. We appreciate your patience during this transition. We strongly encourage all small businesses to review the NIST Strategic Priorities to gain further insights into NIST’s commitment to advancing American innovation and industrial competitiveness through its strategic priorities.
Please send any inquiries to sbir [at] nist. gov ( sbir[at]nist[dot]gov ) . The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues an annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for SBIR Phase I proposals.
Science and technology-based firms with strong research capabilities in any of the areas listed in the NOFO are encouraged to participate. Phase II awards are limited to small businesses that have successfully completed Phase I projects. Please see Resources for more information on the specifics of the program.
The NIST SBIR FY2025 Phase II Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 2025-NIST-SBIR-02, which was posted on grants. gov, is now closed. Please check back to this site periodically for updates on when the next SBIR NOFO will be released.
NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2025 (Phase I) NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2025 (Phase II) NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2024 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2023 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2022 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2021 ☛ SIGN-UP for the NIST SBIR Newsletter!
Fraud, Waste, or Abuse (FWA) Report Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse (FWA) to: Ben Franklin Station, PO Box 612 e-mail: hotline [at] oig. doc.
gov (hotline[at]oig[dot]doc[dot]gov) Online Hotline Complaint Form DOC Suspension and Debarment Handbook Successful Prosecutions of SBIR FWA Compliance with SBIR Program Requirements, Applicant Fraud Awareness Training Manufacturing and Technology commercialization Created September 22, 2009, Updated May 11, 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with strong research capabilities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $275,000 (Phase I); Up to $400,000 (Phase II) 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.
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NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Program - Quantum Information Science is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program allocates funding to small businesses for prototyping innovative technologies in areas including quantum information science, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. These Phase II awards follow successful Phase I feasibility studies.
SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies aligned with NIST research priorities.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.