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SBIR STTR Strategic Breakthrough Awards 30 Million Post-Phase II for AI and Critical Technologies is sponsored by Federal SBIR/STTR Participating Agencies (DoD, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, and others with $100M+ SBIR budgets). This is a new post-Phase II funding mechanism providing substantial funding for companies that have completed at least one prior Phase II SBIR or STTR award.
It focuses on AI and critical technologies, offering awards with performance periods up to 48 months.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees that have completed at least one prior Phase II SBIR or STTR award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
SBIR STTR Strategic Breakthrough Awards 30 Million Post-Phase II for AI and Critical Technologies is funded by Federal SBIR/STTR Participating Agencies (DoD, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, and others with $100M+ SBIR budgets). 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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