After more than 5 months, Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program for the next 5 years. The SBIR/STTR program lapsed Oct. 1, 2025 and arguments in Congress regarding “SBIR mills” has prevented reauthorization until this time. Reauthorization signifies a major “win” for small businesses! Federal […]
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and its companion, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, provide non-dilutive funding exclusively to U.S.-based small businesses. These programs support early-stage research and development of innovative products, services, and methods that advance public needs while offering the potential for commercial success. The SBIR/STTR programs lapsed on September
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Preparing your first grant proposal can appear daunting. After all, YOU know why your work is important but how do you explain this to the funding agency? For businesses, it helps to reframe the grant proposal as a business pitch to the government. After all, you are asking for an investment in your business and
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs were established to lower the barrier for small businesses to fund the development of new technologies for the marketplace. The SBIR/STTR programs are only available to small businesses (< 500 employees) located in the U.S. Small businesses do not need to
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