Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
竞争性的联邦拨款和合同，无需出让股权，资助美国小企业研究、开发新技术并将其商业化。Phase I 检验可行性；Phase II 资助完整的研发（R&D）。
- 主管机构
- U.S. Small Business Administration (coordinating) with participating federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DoD/Department of War, HHS/NIH, EPA, NASA, DOE)
- 资助
- 最高 US$2,153,927As 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.
- 申请资格
- 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
- 如何申请
- 在 SBIR.gov 上找到一个开放的课题，并按照该机构的征集公告直接向其提交提案（NSF 要求先提交受邀的 Project Pitch）。
- 时间
- 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.
- 最后核实
- 2026-10-11
申请资格以英文显示，与官方来源原文一致。