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Can a firm go directly to a Phase II award without having to compete for Phase I?

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Can a firm go directly to a Phase II award without having to compete for Phase I?

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No. The SBIR Program was created for NEW innovations to meet existing Federal R&D needs. The results of a Phase I are a determining factor in deciding whether there will be a Phase II award to continue the effort.