Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) &
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
IIP Raises the REU Supplement Amount Effective Immediately
IIP invites its grantees to submit requests for REU supplemental funding to their active IIP grants. In these trying economic times, REU stipend support is one means by which to retain talented students in undergraduate education while providing them with meaningful research experiences.
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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...
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.
SBIR Award Maps for Phase I and Phase II are available. These maps show the historical distribution of Phase I and Phase II awards by state.
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 2008).
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.)
The NEW STTR Solicitation just released! Please read the document carefully due to major changes in the program.
The next SBIR Solicitation will be released in September 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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