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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) and other federal agencies. These programs encourage scientific research and development that helps meet federal research and development objectives and have high potential for commercialization.
They provide non-dilutive and equity-free funding to technology-focused entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses for early-stage research and development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses located in the United States. For SBIR, companies must be for-profit, U.S. owned/operated, and under 500 people. For STTR, it focuses on funding research in the R&D arena. Nonprofits can participate as partners in some instances, particularly with the NSF Convergence Accelerator. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000,000 from NSF (overall amounts vary by agency). 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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) and other federal agencies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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