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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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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, 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. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,000,000 from NSF (overall amounts vary by agency) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I (FY 2025) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by NOAA. This program provides seed funding to small businesses for research and development of innovative technologies across NOAA's mission areas, including climate change adaptation and mitigation, coastal resilience, and extreme weather events. Phase I awards fund a six-month period for conducting feasibility and proof of concept research.