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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., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization.
It offers non-dilutive capital for high-impact research and development (R&D) with commercialization potential.
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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: For-profit businesses located in the U.S., more than 50% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, and with no more than 500 employees. 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. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program are due September 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, 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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