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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD). The SBIR program provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for federal research and development with commercialization potential. Phase I focuses on establishing the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R/R&D efforts, ideal for pre-revenue technology startups.
This program is broadly applicable to AI software development.
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Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based, for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, at least 51% owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Principal Investigator (PI) must be primarily employed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $325,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is funded by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD). 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.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Project description (10–15 pages), Budget details, Biographical sketches, Commercialization strategy, and Intellectual property agreements (required for STTR; recommended for SBIR with subawards). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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