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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR). This program provides opportunities for U. S.
-owned and operated small businesses (500 employees or less) to address naval needs in various science and technology areas, fostering innovative advances in technology.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Through the Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, U.S. owned and operated small businesses of 500 people or less have the opportunity to address naval needs in more than 30 science and technology areas. SBIR provides the fleet with innovative advances in technology developed by small firms.
SBIR participants benefit both from program awards as well as the further development and commercialization of the resulting products. In addition, the Navy Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is intended to foster transitions of joint efforts between qualified small businesses and research institutions to Navy and Marine Corps, in particular.
Small businesses may register for the Department of War (DoW) SBIR solicitation and related mailing lists on-line via the DoW SBIR home page . For detailed information on how the Navy’s SBIR/STTR program operates, visit: navysbir. com .
Have a question? Email: usn. pentagon.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -owned and operated small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. STTR requires a research partner (university, FFRDC, or qualified non-profit research institution). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR). 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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