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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, National Science Foundation). The SBIR program provides grants to small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with strong potential for commercialization.
It aims to stimulate technological innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and encourage participation by women-owned and minority-owned small businesses. Funds are often awarded in phases for technical exploration, prototyping, and bringing products to market. While not exclusively for working capital, the funds can support personnel salaries, research costs, and other business planning costs related to the innovative project.
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Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit companies operating in the U.S., independently owned and operated, with a principal place of business in the U.S., 500 or fewer employees (including affiliates), and at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Encourages participation by women-owned and minority-owned small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies, often in phases (e.g., Phase I typically up to $250,000, Phase II up to $1,000,000 or more). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, National Science Foundation). 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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