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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIST - AI, Semiconductors, Additive Manufacturing and More) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST awards funding to small businesses under the SBIR program for research and development of new products and services related to artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, standards, semiconductor devices, and other key technologies.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) | NIST https://www. nist. gov/tpo/small-business-innovation-research-program-sbir Technology Partnerships Office The NIST SBIR Program Office is pleased to announce that the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs were reauthorized on April 13, 2026.
This legislation extends the programs through September 30, 2031. For detailed information regarding the modifications, please refer to the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act ( S. 3971 ).
This webpage is currently being updated to reflect the changes and improvements to the NIST SBIR Program resulting from the reauthorization. We appreciate your patience during this transition. We strongly encourage all small businesses to review the NIST Strategic Priorities to gain further insights into NIST’s commitment to advancing American innovation and industrial competitiveness through its strategic priorities.
Please send any inquiries to sbir [at] nist. gov ( sbir[at]nist[dot]gov ) . The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues an annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for SBIR Phase I proposals.
Science and technology-based firms with strong research capabilities in any of the areas listed in the NOFO are encouraged to participate. Phase II awards are limited to small businesses that have successfully completed Phase I projects. Please see Resources for more information on the specifics of the program.
NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2025 (Phase I) NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2025 (Phase II) NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2024 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2023 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2022 NIST press release on SBIR funding awards for 2021 ☛ SIGN-UP for the NIST SBIR Newsletter!
Fraud, Waste, or Abuse (FWA) Report Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse (FWA) to: Ben Franklin Station, PO Box 612 e-mail: hotline [at] oig. doc.
gov (hotline[at]oig[dot]doc[dot]gov) Online Hotline Complaint Form DOC Suspension and Debarment Handbook Successful Prosecutions of SBIR FWA Compliance with SBIR Program Requirements, Applicant Fraud Awareness Training Manufacturing and Technology commercialization Created September 22, 2009, Updated August 27, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses; universities can collaborate with small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was October 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIST - AI, Semiconductors, Additive Manufacturing and More) is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 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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