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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 October 2024, agencies may issue a Phase I award (including modifications) up to $314,363 and a Phase II award (including modifications) up to $2,095,748 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
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees), American-owned and independently operated, primarily located in the United States, formally collaborating with a non-profit U. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Phase I: up to $314,363; Phase II: up to $2,095,748 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.