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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education (ED). The ED/IES SBIR program provides funding in two phases for rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology products.
Many awards focus on developing products to advance IES-supported or university-based basic research into modern, scalable products ready for commercialization in schools. Phase I is for rapid prototype development and evaluation, and Phase II is for full-scale development and evaluation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses developing new education technology prototypes and products. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 (Phase I), Up to $1,000,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is funded by Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education (ED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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