Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) &
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
Diversity Outreach
NSF staff are exploring ways to increase the number of proposals from women and underrepresented minorities to the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. More...
SBIR/STTR Mentoring Opportunity
We are inviting supplemental proposals from Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase II grantees who have successfully taken an SBIR/STTR project through Phase I, Phase II/IIB to the market. The grantees will serve as mentors to other small businesses that have never submitted a proposal to NSF, including those from underrepresented groups within their communities. The supplements are intended to broaden participation and to increase the diversity of small businesses within the NSF SBIR/STTR program. For more information see the "Dear Colleague Letter"...DCL.
Important Information About the SBIR and STTR Programs
Please read the information on the Program Specifications page completely prior to submitting a proposal. These specifications
provide a comprehensive overview of the SBIR and STTR programs.
Many questions can be answered by visiting the FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) page.
An Interactive SBIR Award Map page is available that shows the historical distribution of Phse I and Phase II awards by state. **Is currently being updated.**
A listing of manufacturing awards in response to Executive Order 13329 to stimulate advances in manufacturing innovation for the nation can be viewed at: Manufacturing innovation highlights (for FY 2007).
The NSF SBIR/STTR program has oversight and direction from an Advisory Committee (reports and information available).
**FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES**
Deadline Information for Proposal Submissions to the SBIR/STTR Programs
Phase I Program
(ALL proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
proposer's or submitter's time.)
STTR Due Dates: The STTR Program requires a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI is due January 14, 2009. Full proposals are due February 25, 2009. The STTR solicitation can be found at FY 2009 STTR Solicitation.
SBIR Solicitation is now closed. A new solicitation will open in March 2009.
All proposals submitted to NSF must be submitted electronically via the FastLane system.
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Proposal Submission and Post Award Activities
SBIR/STTR Forms
Review process - SBIR and STTR information for panelists and mail reviewers.
Sample Budget and Justification - How to fill out a budget and its justification.
Revised budget instructions - Preparing a revised budget for a submitted proposal
Adding a sub-budget to a proposal - Adding a sub-budget (subcontract).
STTR Cooperative Research Agreement (CRA)-
the signed agreement (required before an award) between the small business and the research institution.
Project Reporting - Requirements for grantees.
Note Important Change:The NSF SBIR/STTR program no longer requires Annual Commercialization Reports for Phase II awards for 5 years after the completion of the award. For more information click on the following link: PhaseII Reporting.
Principal investigator (PI) - Changing the Principal Investigator (PI).
No-Cost extension - Increasing the length of your grant.
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