What is NISTs SBIR Program?
The program consists of three phases: In Phase 1, a small business can receive up to $90,000 to establish the scientific or technical merit or feasibility of ideas that appear to have commercial potential. The successful completion of Phase 1 enables the awardee to compete for a Phase 2 contract for up to $300,000 to continue research in the same technical area. Phase 1 awardees have 6 months to complete their work; Phase 2 awardees have up to 2 years. Phase 2 is the principal R&D effort. Under Phase 3, no SBIR funds are available to pursue commercial applications of the technology.
Related Questions
- How are supplementary resources treated within a program, particularly for SBIR applications? New application priority scores will not be available in advance of a program a score?
- Are data rights any different under special programs such as the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program?
- How does the Small Business Administration define "small business concern" for the purposes of the SBIR program?