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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The DTRA SBIR/STTR programs provide seed money to small businesses to explore technological potential and commercialization for countering threats posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons.
These programs aim to stimulate a partnership of ideas and technologies between innovative small business concerns and federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. domestic small businesses engaging in Federal Research/Research and Development with the potential for commercialization. STTR requires formal collaboration with a research institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $200,000; Phase II: $1,100,000 (Typical). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is funded by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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