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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DOE, NSF). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, provides funding to small businesses for research and development (R&D) with strong commercial potential. Many federal agencies participate and encourage participation by women-owned small businesses.
It's designed to stimulate technological innovation and increase the commercialization of federally supported research. Funds are obtained by allocating a percentage of the total extramural (R&D) budgets of participating federal agencies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses (500 or fewer employees) that qualify as Small Business Concerns under SBA rules. Specific projects might have further requirements. Programs often encourage participation by women-owned and minority-owned small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DOE, NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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