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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various US Federal Agencies (coordinated by SBA). The SBIR program provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for early-stage research and development (R&D) with strong commercialization potential. It aims to stimulate technological innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and increase private sector commercialization of innovations.
Many federal agencies participate, each with specific R&D topics, which may include financial technology, quantitative analytics, and data science.
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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 small businesses located in the United States, with no more than 500 employees, and at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. 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 (up to $2,153,927 with waiver). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Various US Federal Agencies (coordinated by SBA). 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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