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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by Multiple Federal Agencies (coordinated by U.S. Small Business Administration). These programs provide non-dilutive, equity-free funding for small businesses engaged in research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies with strong commercialization potential.
Veteran-owned small businesses are explicitly eligible and encouraged to apply. The programs are structured in three phases, with Phase I focusing on feasibility and Phase II on full R&D. While not specifically 'startup capital grants' in the traditional sense, they provide early-stage funding for technology-driven veteran-owned startups.
The federal government's primary source of early-stage, high-risk funding for startups and small businesses.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For-profit organizations with a place of business in the U.S. and all R&D work performed in the U.S. The Principal Investigator must be more than 50% employed by the small business for the duration of the project. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $300,000; Phase II: up to $2,153,927 (can exceed with waiver). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is funded by Multiple Federal Agencies (coordinated by U.S. Small Business Administration). 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.
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