The DoD SBIR & STTR Programs
The Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR and STTR programs fund a billion dollars each year in early-stage R&D projects at small technology companies -- projects that serve a DoD need and have commercial applications.
- The SBIR Program provides up to $850,000 in early-stage R&D funding directly to small technology companies (or individual entrepreneurs who form a company).
- The STTR Program provides up to $850,000 in early-stage R&D funding directly to small companies working cooperatively with researchers at universities and other research institutions.
- Small companies retain the intellectual property rights to technologies they develop under these programs.
- Funding is awarded competitively, but the process is streamlined and user-friendly.
- Learn more by going to Overview and other sections. Also visit our Resource Center at www.dodsbir.net.
- August 3 , 2009: DoD SBIR National Beyond Phase II invitation from Undersecretary Carter.
- SBIR 2009.3 Solicitation is open to proposal submission. The solicitation will close to proposal submission on September 23, 2009 at 6AM ET.
- STTR 2009.B Solicitation is open to proposal submission. The solicitation will close to proposal submission on September 23, 2009 at 6AM EST.
- P.L. 111-43, SBIR Program extended through September 30, 2009 (link to Public Law not yet available)
- News Release - Small Business Director Looks to Speed Innovation to the Warfighter
- Abstracts of Phase I proposals selected for award from SBIR solicitations
- Abstracts of Phase I proposals selected for award from STTR solicitations
- SBIR Tutorial introduces you to the DoD SBIR/STTR programs and shows you step-by-step how to prepare and submit a proposal.
Questions?
Contact the SBIR/STTR Help Desk by telephone 866-SBIRHLP (866-724-7457) or Email.
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