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Find similar grantsSmall Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., USDA, NIH, DOE, NSF, DOI, NASA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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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: For-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, U. S. owned and operated, and a formal collaboration with a non-profit U. S. research institution. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $275,000; Phase II: $750,000 - $1.8 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs on the funder's own website.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., USDA, NIH, DOE, NSF, DOI, NASA). Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
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