Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your …

The SBIR/STTR programs are an important source of early-stage technology funding for small businesses. Learn how the SBIR/STTR programs have helped R&D-focused entrepreneurs, …

How to ApplyLearn how the program works, check if you meet eligibility requirements, and how to find additional local support and resources.

Mar 26, 2025 · Funding Planner Participating Agencies post SBIR/STTR funding opportunities on a regular periodic basis throughout the year. Some agencies have multiple solicitations …

Headed by SBA, SBIR/STTR funding is granted through many different agencies across the federal government. Select an agency to learn more about their respective portfolios, funding …

An SBIR/STTR funding agreement is a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into between an SBIR/STTR participating Federal Agency and a small business for the …

Company registration is meant for small businesses to register and gain access to the SBIR.gov system. Completed registrations will receive a unique SBC Control ID to be used for …

Can an SBIR/STTR Phase III follow-on funding contract be made, without competition, to the firm that successfully completes Phase I and II? Yes, the firm may be given a sole source contract …

The SBIR.gov award data files now contain the required fields to calculate award timeliness for individual awards or for an agency or branch. Additional information on calculating award …

The program is also occasionally framed as seed capital for early-stage R&D with commercialization potential: The awards are comparable in size to angel investments in the …