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"Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase IA (2026)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase IA (2026) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This solicitation invites eligible for-profit small business firms and partners to submit proposals for the development and evaluation of a prototype of an entirely novel education technology product.
The goal is to support ground-breaking, high-risk, high-reward approaches to solve pressing problems in education. Successful Phase IA awardees will be eligible to apply for a Phase II award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible for-profit small business firms and partners with strong research and development and evaluation capabilities for education technology products. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 for Phase IA (9 months). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase IA (2026) is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and proposal per solicitation specs. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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