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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.
It stimulates technological innovation, meets federal R&D needs, and increases commercialization.
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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 (fewer than 500 employees), majority-owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility details may vary by participating agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $275,000; Phase II: $750,000 - $1.8 million (amounts vary by agency). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE). 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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