What Is SBIR and STTR?

The SBIR and STTR Programs The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.

What is Small Business Innovation Research grant?

The Small Business Innovation Research (or SBIR) program is an American government program, coordinated by the Small Business Administration, intended to help certain small businesses conduct research and development (R&D). Funding takes the form of contracts or grants.

What is the small business Technology Transfer Program?

The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is an initiative, coordinated and overseen by the Small Business Administration (SBA), to provide small businesses with greater access to funding in the federal innovation research and development arena.

What is a DoD Sttr?

Program History Congress established the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) pilot program in 1992 to stimulate a partnership of ideas and technologies between innovative SBCs and research institutions through federally funded research or research and development (R/R&D).

What is the difference between NSF SBIR and STTR?

The difference between SBIR and STTR programs at NSF is that small businesses which apply to the STTR program are required to partner with a not-for-profit research institution in their proposal. Such a partnership is optional for SBIR proposals.

Who qualifies for SBIR grants?

To be eligible for SBIR, the business may be more than 50% owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, or any combination of these. No single venture capital operating company, hedge fund, or private equity firm may own more than 50% of the concern.

How do I get funding for R&D?

Grants.gov is a website that can assist businesses in locating R&D grant opportunities. To search grants by category, choose the Science and Technology and other Research and Development option. SAM.gov R&D opportunities may be published to the federal government’s Contract Opportunities portal.

What is a SBIR Phase III?

SBIR Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or logically concludes effort(s) performed under prior SBIR funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR Program. Phase III work is typically oriented towards commercialization of SBIR research or technology.

What is a Phase 2 SBIR?

Eligibility and the basics The purpose of Phase II is to provide funding to continue the research and development you began in Phase I. You are permitted to submit only one Phase II proposal per Phase I award. If your Phase II application is declined, you won’t be able to resubmit it.

How long does it take to get an SBIR award?

SBIR timelines can be looked at using a rule of three months. It’s typically three months to get a score based on your application, and three months after that to get a notice of award.