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SBIR
Small Business Innovation Research program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards federal R&D funding to small businesses in phases, helping them develop and commercialize innovative technology. Its sister program, STTR, requires partnership with a research institution.
What it is
Participating agencies set aside a portion of their R&D budget for SBIR. Awards run in phases — Phase I (feasibility), Phase II (development), and Phase III (commercialization, which may use non-SBIR funds).
Why it exists
It channels federal research dollars to small, innovative firms and helps move their technology toward government and commercial use.
Who it applies to
Small businesses meeting the program's ownership and size rules. STTR is the related program that additionally requires a research-institution partner.
Frequently asked
What is the SBIR program?
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) is a federal program that awards R&D funding to small businesses in phases to develop and commercialize innovative technology. Its sister program, STTR, is similar but requires the small business to partner with a research institution.
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