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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I for Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and AI Measurement Science is sponsored by U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program funds U. S.
small businesses conducting research aligned with NIST priority areas, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum information science.
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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.
The NIST SBIR FY2025 Phase II Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 2025-NIST-SBIR-02, which was posted on grants. gov, is now closed. Please check back to this site periodically for updates on when the next SBIR NOFO will be released.
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 May 11, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees and strong research capabilities aligned with topics in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 (Phase I). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I for Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and AI Measurement Science are due August 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I for Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and AI Measurement Science is funded by U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 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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NIST released a notice of funding opportunity totaling $46.5 million to establish or renew 14 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers that help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and biotechnology. Per-center awards range from roughly $706,300 to $15.6 million depending on the state or territory served, with at least 50% non-federal matching funds required. Applications are due August 21, 2026.
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