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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA). Similar to SBIR, the STTR program expands funding opportunities for small businesses in federal innovation research and development. A key difference is that STTR requires formal cooperative R&D between a small business and a non-profit research institution in Phase I and Phase II.
This program also supports the commercialization of innovative technologies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, majority-owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents, formally collaborating with a non-profit research institution. The principal researcher must be primarily employed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice 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 in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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