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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, USDA, ED, HHS, NOAA, NIST, EPA, DOT, DHS, NASA).
These programs, collectively known as America's Seed Fund, provide non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development with the potential for commercialization. They aim to stimulate technological innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and increase private-sector commercialization of innovations. The programs fund high-risk technologies across various sectors, including those relevant to digital innovation and technology.
The SBIR program encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential, while the STTR program requires formal collaboration with a nonprofit research institution. The programs are reauthorized through September 30, 2031.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Specific eligibility criteria vary by agency and solicitation but generally require a strong research and development component. The business must be majority-owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and the principal researcher must be primarily employed by the business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: up to $275,000; Phase II: up to $1.8 million; Strategic Breakthrough: up to $30,000,000 (amounts vary by agency and phase). 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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, USDA, ED, HHS, NOAA, NIST, EPA, DOT, DHS, NASA). 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.
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