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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., DoD, NIH, NSF, USDA, NASA, DOE, ED, EPA, DHS, DOT). The SBIR program provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with the potential for commercialization.
It's a highly competitive, three-phase program encouraging small businesses to explore technological potential and profit from their inventions. Eleven federal agencies participate, each administering its own program within SBA guidelines.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: American-owned and independently operated, for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees, where the principal researcher is employed by the business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $323,090; Phase II: $750,000 - $2,153,927 (can be higher with waivers). 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) and participating federal agencies (e.g., DoD, NIH, NSF, USDA, NASA, DOE, ED, EPA, DHS, DOT). 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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