Government Research Grants for Small Business

The Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) is designed to encourage small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from commercialization. By reserving a specific percentage of federal R&D funds for small business, SBIR protects the small business and enables it to compete on the same level as larger businesses. SBIR funds the critical startup and development stages and encourages the commercialization of the technology, product, or service, which, in turn, stimulates the U.S. economy.

The Small Business Technology Transfer program (STTR) is a small business program that expands funding opportunities in the federal research and development (R&D) arena. Central to the program is expansion of the public/private sector partnership to include joint venture opportunities for small business and nonprofit research institutions. STTR's most important role is to foster the innovation necessary to meet the nation's scientific and technological challenges in the 21st century.


Dawnbreaker Small Business
Find out if your state provides financial assistance for SBIR/STTR initiatives.

DOD TechMatch
A web portal where you can find DOD research & development opportunities, patents, and information on DOD laboratories. There's also a calendar of events, links to success stories, and info on hot technologies. Register to receive daily e-mails on current R&D opportunities.

Get Ready for SBIR/STTR
A free online course that includes an overview of SBIR/STTR, plus modules on proposal planning, intellectual property, and financial management and accounting systems.

More Information on SBIR and STTR
From the U.S. Small Business Administration. Information, descriptions, eligibility requirements, participating government agencies, legislation, and more.

Sample DoD SBIR/STTR Proposals
Here are two sample proposals for Phase I and Phase II, plus links to other useful SBIR/STTR topics, resources and information.

SBIR.gov
The U.S. government's official SBIR site: conferences and events, solicitations, agency links, state resources, past awards, and more.

SBIR Proposal Writing Basics
Asking the right question when you prepare your SBIR proposal.

SBIR and STTR solicitations
Links to open and future solicitations from various U.S. government agencies.

SBIR/STTR Gateway
SBIR agency program links, conference calendar, state and regional SBIR newsletters, and SBIR/STTR solicitation date finder.

SBIR and STTR Programs Explained
The perfect site to begin learning about SBIR and STTR. Organized and written in an easy-to-understand manner.




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