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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR program provides funding to small business firms for the research and development of commercially viable education technology products designed to support student learning, teacher practice, or school administration.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | IES Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program & Applicant Information Fiscal Year 2026 ED/IES SBIR Program Solicitation Information ED/IES SBIR: Frequently Asked Questions Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is administered out of its research office, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
ED/IES SBIR provides up to $1. 25M in funding in 2 phases: Phase I for $250,000 for 9 months for rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology prototypes and Phase II for $1,000,000 for 2 years for the full-scale development and evaluation of new education technology products. Program solicitations for Phases I and II are released annually.
Proposals are due approximately 60 later with award notifications announced 90 days or less from the submission date. Projects begin shortly after the award date. Since its inception as a program in 2002, ED/IES SBIR has made 258 Phase I awards and 99 Phase II awards, including one Direct to Phase II award.
Product Innovation. ED/IES SBIR-supported awardees have brought emerging and innovative forms of learning and instructional technologies to classrooms, such as games, assessments, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), 3D-printing, simulations, virtual worlds, artificial intelligence (AI) adaptive tutors, data dashboards, and assistive technologies.
Many of our products have won national industry awards for technological innovation in education. Research. ED/IES SBIR emphasizes rigorous and relevant research for all projects – through cycles of iterative studies with end-users (e.g., students, teachers) to inform refinements to prototypes and pilot studies.
Many ED/IES SBIR awardees publish research results in refereed journals and briefs summarizing key findings. Many awardees partner with researchers to continue evaluating their product's effectiveness after commercial launch. Read how one firm received an IES Research Grant for a multi-year efficacy evaluation after the conclusion of its ED/IES SBIR project.
Commercialization. ED/IES SBIR focuses on private sector commercialization after development is complete so that products can be disseminated to schools and be sustained over time. Each year, more than a million students and teaches from thousands of schools across the country use technologies developed through ED/IES SBIR.
Read these Success Stories. Bringing Research and Practice. Many ED/IES SBIR awards focus on developing products to advance previous IES-supported or university-based basic research into modern, scalable products ready for commercialization in schools.
Here’s how one firm developed a technology-based platform in support of an IES-supported evidence-based intervention. Annual Innovation Showcase. The ED Games Expo is an annual public event in Washington, D.
C. , attendees of all ages can demo more than 100 educational learning games and technologies and speak directly with the developers. The technologies at the Expo were developed through the ED/IES SBIR program and across more than 20 other government programs.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Federal Agency Sponsors About SBIR and Federal Agency Sponsors The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P. L. 97-219).
Federal agencies with extramural research and development budgets over $100 million are required to administer SBIR programs using an annual set-aside of 2. 5% for small companies to conduct innovative R&D that has potential for commercialization and public benefit. At present, 11 federal agencies provide more than $2 billion annually to for-profit small business firms and their partners.
The federal agencies participating in this program include: the Departments of Education, Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Transportation; the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation. The U.S. Department of Education operates its SBIR program through the Institute of Education Sciences.
The current SBIR Policy Directive is posted on this page. For more information on the SBIR program, please go to www. sbir.
gov . Technical Assistance Disclaimer ED/IES SBIR program personnel are permitted to address questions about the programs and provide technical assistance related to project ideas prior to the release of the annual solicitation.
Following the FAR regulations, please note that during the period of time when the annual solicitation is open, program personnel and other government officials are not permitted to provide technical assistance or respond to questions from individuals who are preparing proposals in response to the program solicitation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small business firms that are American-owned and independently operated, for-profit, employ no more than 500 employees, and have the principal researcher employed by the business. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1.25M (Phase I: $250,000 for 9 months; Phase II: $1,000,000 for 2 years) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II 2026: Pre-Solicitation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR Direct to Phase II solicitation invites proposals for the research, development, and evaluation of new education technology or special education technology products. This program aims to ready existing evidence-based innovations for commercial use at scale.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES SBIR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR program provides funding for rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology products, including artificial intelligence (AI) adaptive tutors, virtual reality (VR), and other innovative learning technologies.
Department of Education - SBIR/STTR Opportunities (IA, IB, and DT2) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The U.S. Department of Education is offering three SBIR funding tracks in 2026: Phase IA, Phase IB, and Direct to Phase II. These programs fund education technology companies at different stages from early prototype to full-scale commercialization. Relevant for AI machine learning software in education.
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
NIST invites applications for a program involving technical and business engagement activities directed at small businesses participating in NISTs Small Business Innovation Research Program. The TCAP recipient will provide NIST SBIR Phase I and/or Phase II recipients with technical and business expertise and resources to identify optimum pathways to promote successful transition of the Phase I and/or Phase II results to commercialization. Funding Opportunity Number: 2014-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for funding to perform research leading to the development of innovative technologies that may advance progress for early detection and assessment of individuals at risk and for early diagnosis, prognosis and follow-up of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DK-15-024. Assistance Listing: 93.847. Funding Instrument: G. Category: FN,HL. Award Amount: $2M total program funding.