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Find similar grantsSmall Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies. The STTR program focuses on promoting cooperation between small businesses and research institutions to engage in research and development with commercialization potential.
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SBIR provides equity free funding through federal agencies to American small businesses Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization Small Business Administration America's Seed Fund is coordinated by the Small Business Administration and funded through 11 participating federal agencies that fund innovations through the SBIR/STTR programs Accelerators, technical assistance centers, and other support organizations around the country help startups identify and apply for awards.
Participating agencies' SBIR/STTR programs select and fund qualified proposals. Explore Participating Agencies Entrepreneurs apply for awards and develop their ideas hands-on with agencies. America's Seed Fund provides funding that advances high-impact, disruptive innovations.
Since 1982, SBIR funding has moved countless ideas from tiny sparks into transformative technologies. Learn more by exploring our success story database or reviewing previous winners of the prestigious Tibbetts Awards Program. The SBIR/STTR programs are an important source of early-stage technology funding for small businesses.
Learn how the SBIR/STTR programs have helped R&D-focused entrepreneurs, and advanced research and development in a wide variety of technology areas. Read our annual report or search award data for more information. America's Seed Fund provides technology-focused entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with funding to develop their ideas and a pathway to commercialization.
Powered by a network of federal agencies, entrepreneur support organizations, and the Small Business Administration (SBA), America's Seed Fund advances federal missions and fosters a culture of innovation in the United States.
As the sponsoring agency for America's Seed Fund, SBA guides the participating agency's implementation of their SBIR/STTR programs, monitors and reports on program progress to Congress, and aggregates agency solicitation information. The SBA's expert staff supports the program by administering the Policy Directive and liaising with participating federal agencies and technology entrepreneurs.
Each participating federal agency administers its own SBIR/STTR program within guidelines established by Congress. As of April 2026, agencies may issue a Phase I award (including modifications) up to $ 323,090 and a Phase II award (including modifications) up to $2,153,927 without seeking SBA approval. Any award above those levels will require a waiver.
Agencies considering this authority should review SBIR/STTR Policy Directive §7(i)(4) for additional information. Read the Policy Directive
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in partnership with a non-profit research institution. Specific eligibility varies by participating federal agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, NIH). These programs provide non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development (R&D) with strong commercial potential. They encourage technological innovation and aim to meet federal R&D needs, increasing private sector commercialization of innovations.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOD). The SBIR program aims to stimulate technological innovation by funding small businesses that engage in research and development projects. It encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides them with the incentive to profit from its commercialization.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) across various federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE). The STTR program fosters innovation by funding collaborations between small businesses and non-profit research institutions to bridge the gap between basic science and commercialization. It supports early-stage R&D with strong commercial potential.
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.
SBIR/STTR Phase I Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide non-dilutive funding for cutting-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. The Space (SP) topic seeks transformative technologies for sustainable space exploration, habitation, or industrialization, which could include in-space research or manufacturing systems, microgravity applications, and photonic devices and materials.
The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
Read articleThe SBA's E2G grant funds up to 10 organizations at an average of $5M each to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers in 13 critical industries. The three-year continuous operating requirement is the eligibility cliff that will eliminate most newer trade groups and university centers.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative commits up to $50 million across as few as 10 awards to intermediaries that serve small manufacturers. Applications close June 15, 2026. The program structure rewards organizations with three-plus years of operating history and documented regional or national reach.
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