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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIST, DOE, DOT, NIH, DOD, NASA, NSF, USDA, DOI, EPA, NOAA). The SBIR program funds research and development (R&D) by small businesses with potential for commercialization. If a business is involved in innovative R&D related to new technologies, materials, or processes, they could be eligible.
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SBIR - Technology Partnerships Office NOAA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive merit-based grant program that encourages U.S. small businesses to engage in federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D), with the end goal of developing innovative and commercially-viable products or services.
Including qualified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena stimulates high-tech innovation. The United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. NOAA’s SBIR is focused on developing products and services across our mission areas.
The links below will help prospective applicants become more familiar with NOAA’s varied and important mission. Please explore the links below and the SBIR section of our website for all the information you will need to submit your application to NOAA’s next SBIR funding opportunity.
Climate program and research areas Weather programs and research areas Severe Storms and Hurricane Research Earth System Research and Fluid Dynamics Research and Modeling Oceans, Coasts, and Fisheries Fisheries Research and Aquaculture Program Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program Ocean Exploration and Research Great Lakes Environmental Research Atlantic Ocean , Pacific Ocean Research Satellites and Remote Sensing NOAA frequently identifies areas of critical need within its mission areas where the agency will be focusing its resources in the coming years.
These focus areas are also excellent areas for SBIR project proposals. NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas NOAA’s strategies in six key science and technology (S&T) focus areas guide transformative advancements in the quality and timeliness of NOAA’s products and services across our mission areas.
Our strategies help us more efficiently and effectively adopt the breakthrough S&T applications to help deliver the world’s best weather forecasts and to grow the American Blue Economy. SBIR Email: NOAA. SBIR@noaa.
gov or Join Our Mailing List SBIR Invoice and Payment Questions: SBIR. invoices@noaa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses of 500 or fewer employees engaged in scientific research and development. Specific eligibility requirements vary by participating federal agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., NIST Phase I up to $100,000, Phase II up to $400,000; Phase I awards from $50,000 to $275,000, Phase II from $400,000 to $1.8 million). 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., NIST, DOE, DOT, NIH, DOD, NASA, NSF, USDA, DOI, EPA, NOAA). 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.
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