Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Geran dan kontrak persekutuan secara kompetitif, tanpa perlu menyerahkan ekuiti, yang membiayai perniagaan kecil A.S. untuk menyelidik, membangun dan mengkomersialkan teknologi baharu. Phase I menguji kebolehlaksanaan; Phase II membiayai R&D sepenuhnya.

Dikendalikan oleh

U.S. Small Business Administration (coordinating) with participating federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DoD/Department of War, HHS/NIH, EPA, NASA, DOE)

Pembiayaan

Sehingga USD 2,153,927

As of April 2026, agencies may issue a Phase I award (including modifications) up to $323,090 and a Phase II award (including modifications) up to $2,153,927 without seeking SBA approval; larger awards require a waiver. SBIR.gov homepage lists typical ranges: Phase I $50,000-$275,000 over 6-12 months; Phase II $750,000-$1.8 million over 24 months.

Siapa boleh memohon

• For-profit U.S. small business with fewer than 500 employees including affiliates
• At least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents (per NSF eligibility page)
• Principal investigator must be primarily employed by the small business
• Must respond to a specific agency solicitation/topic

Cara memohon

Cari topik yang dibuka di SBIR.gov dan hantar cadangan terus kepada agensi tersebut mengikut pelawaannya (NSF memerlukan Project Pitch atas jemputan terlebih dahulu).

Tempoh

Reauthorized through September 30, 2031 (S. 3971 signed April 13, 2026) after a lapse. Each agency runs its own solicitations and deadlines; SBIR.gov listed 352 open topics (NSF, DoD, HHS, EPA) when checked.

Disemak pada

2026-10-11

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