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SBIR/STTR - America's Seed Fund - Powered by SBA Powered by the Small Business Administration Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization.
The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision. Average number of companies funded per year Equity or IP ownership taken by the government Participating in America's Seed Fund happens in three phases. II.
Technology Development Take your product to the commercial market or sell in the multi-billion dollar federal contracting marketplace Do you have an idea for a specific scientific or technology solution? Explore opportunities for funding to take your idea from concept to commercialization.
With help from organizations that support technology entrepreneurs like you With the help of supporting organizations America's Seed Fund provides funding with the freedom to manage your business your way. SBIR-STTR-Tibbetts Award Winner - re: 3D, Inc. re:3D, Inc. Gigabot platform's onsite manufacturing provides disaster response via industrial strength, large-scale, affordable 3D printing.
Read about their projects SBIR-STTR-Tibbetts Award Winner - SIMBA Chain SIMBA Chain is making it easy for organizations to integrate blockchain to bolster trust, security, and risk mitigation – with no blockchain experience required. Learn more about their business View More Success Stories Small Businesses. Huge Impact.
Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation in the United States by providing technology-focused entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with funding to develop their ideas and a pathway to commercialization. Awards given in all 50 states and U.S. Territories In 2021, nearly 7,000 awards have been given to more than 4,000 recipients 65,578 jobs added to the United States economy per year.
Learn more about the SBIR/STTR process Watch our video tutorials → Breaking down barriers by increasing access to funding The SBIR and STTR programs fund a portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
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Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-owned, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The principal investigator must be primarily employed by the firm during the award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 to $250,000; Phase II: $750,000 to $1.8 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research Program is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). 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 5 required documents: Project description (10–15 pages), Budget details, Biographical sketches, Commercialization strategy, and Intellectual property agreements (required for STTR; recommended for SBIR with subawards). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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