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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA SBIR Program funds small businesses developing innovative products with strong commercial potential that align with NOAA's mission areas. High priority is given to proposals integrating NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas like Uncrewed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Data and Cloud Computing.
Robotics for environmental monitoring or ocean exploration could be relevant.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: American-owned and independently operated, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Principal Investigator employed (at least 51%) by the applying small business. The proposing small business must carry out a minimum of two-thirds of the work for Phase I and half of the work for Phase II. Work must be done in the U.S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: Up to $190,000; Phase II: Up to $690,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 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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