SBIR Phase I Research Grant
Administered by U.S. Small Business Administration
About this grant
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development with the potential for commercialization.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- US-based small businesses with fewer than 500 employees
- At least 51% US-owned and independently operated
- Principal researcher must be employed by the business
- For-profit organizations only
What the funding covers
- Research and development
- Prototype development
- Laboratory costs
- Principal investigator salary
How to apply
- 1Register on SAM.gov and SBIR.gov
- 2Identify participating federal agencies
- 3Submit proposal responding to specific solicitation topics
- 4Review process takes 3–6 months
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the U.S. Small Business Administration website before applying.
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