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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOT, DoD, USDA, DOE, NIH). The STTR program funds research and development by small businesses in collaboration with a non-profit research institution. It supports scientific excellence and technological innovation with potential for commercialization.
This program is suitable for small businesses engaged in research that could lead to new technologies, products, or services that could benefit rural communities, including equipment innovation.
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# Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) | NIFA NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. * International Resources The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out.
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| SBIR/STTR Programs * Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) * Commercialization Plans * Frequently Asked Questions * SF424 and Research and Related (R&R) Forms The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
The USDA SBIR/STTR program office directs all activities required under the SBIR law and executes the policy established by the Small Business Administration. The SBIR/STTR programs at USDA are administered exclusively by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Awards are based on the scientific and technical merit of investigator-initiated ideas.
The SBIR/STTR programs do not make loans and do not award grants for the purpose of helping a business get established. SBIR/STTR grants are awarded in 10 broad topic areas. 3.
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* **National Program Leader:**Dr. David Songstad * **Program Coordinator:**Tammi Neville (Acting) * **Program Specialists:**Nurun Nahar and Cristela Sanders U.S. Small Business Administration Agricultural Research Service State Science and Technology Institute Competitive Grant Programs Program Specific Resources SBIR-STTR Phase I Application Evaluation Criteria(pdf - 180 KB) SBIR-STTR Phase II Application Evaluation Criteria.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Requires a formal collaboration between a small business and a research institution. The small business must be primarily U.S. owned (51% minimum) and employ 500 or fewer employees. Minimum work requirements: 40% by small business, 30% by research institution partner. The Principal Investigator can be employed by either the partnering research institution or the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: typically $50,000-$250,000; Phase II: generally $750,000. 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., DOT, DoD, USDA, DOE, NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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