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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, NIH, USDA, DOD, NSF, HUD, EDA, EPA, NOAA, DOI). The STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena by requiring a formal collaboration between a small business and a non-profit research institution.
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Opportunity Listing - Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Assistance Listings: 10.
212 -- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The Small Business Administration (SBA), through the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive, provides policy guidance for these programs.
A main purpose of the legislation is to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization among small business concerns and enable them to undertake and to obtain the benefits of research and development in order to maintain and strengthen the competitive free enterprise system and the national economy.
The goal of Phase II is to continue research and development while increasing the focus on commercialization. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. The USDA SBIR/STTR programs Assistance Listing 10.
212, is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of USDA and the purpose of the SBIR/STTR legislation by transforming scientific discovery and innovation both social and economic benefit, and by emphasizing private sector commercialization. SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this FY 2025 RFA.
This includes those awardees identified via a “novated” or “successor-in-interest” revised funding agreement. Each applicant must qualify as an SBC through registration with the SBA for R/R&D purposes at the time of selection (see Definitions in Appendix III of this RFA).
Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
SBIR/STTR program eligibility requirements are in place to ensure that the funds go only to small, independent U.S. businesses. The regulations include restrictions about (1) the type of firm, (2) its ownership structure, and (3) the firm’s size in terms of the number of employees. Grantor contact information NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.
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pdf FY2025-Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II-RFA Jul 16, 2025 05:57 PM UTC Link to additional information Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II Archived: October 23, 2025 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, independent, for-profit U. S. firms that meet the size, ownership, and control requirements of the program, formally collaborating with a non-profit research institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $275,000 (6-12 months); Phase II: $750,000 - $1.8 million (24 months); Phase III: Commercialization (unfunded by STTR program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, NIH, USDA, DOD, NSF, HUD, EDA, EPA, NOAA, DOI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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