If your small business is engaged in scientific research and development (R&D), you may qualify for federal grants under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

SBIR and STTR programs encourage small businesses to undertake R&D projects that:

• Meet federal R&D objectives
• Have high potential for commercialization

Explore SBIR.gov or the resources below to learn more about specific SBIR and STTR programs throughout the federal government.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• U.S Department of Transportation
• U.S. Department of Defense
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• U.S. Department of Education
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• U.S. Department of Energy
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration