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ActiveU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DOE, NSF, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA, DOT, DHS, ED, NOAA, NIST) · 2026

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

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Agency: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DOE, NSF, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA, DOT, DHS, ED, NOAA, NIST)
Funding: $100,000 - $1,000,000+ (Phase I and II)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: For-profit U. S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, more than 50% owned and controlled by U. S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Eligibility requirements vary slightly by participating agency.

About This Grant

The SBIR program provides competitive, non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies with strong commercial potential and societal benefits.

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Eligibility Requirements

For-profit U. S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, more than 50% owned and controlled by U. S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Eligibility requirements vary slightly by participating agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit U. S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, more than 50% owned and controlled by U. S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Eligibility requirements vary slightly by participating agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program offer?

The current listing shows $100,000 - $1,000,000+ (Phase I and II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program?

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DOE, NSF, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA, DOT, DHS, ED, NOAA, NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

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