Proposals for Phase I and Phase II of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering’s (CISE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program are due December 2nd, 2021.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on transitioning scientific research with commercial potential or societal benefits out of the lab and onto the market. This program provides funding and entrepreneurial support at the earliest stages of technology and company development to strengthen the national economy, stimulate the creation of breakthrough technologies and products and provide resources to small businesses. One of the main differences between the SBIR and STTR programs is the STTR program requires the small business applicants to partner with a non-for-profit research institution in their proposal. Program pages are linked below. To find out more about the programs and which one is right for you, check out NSF’s Frequently Asked Questions page for SBIR and STTR Programs.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

The SBIR/STTR Phase II program is a continuation of funding from the SBIR Phase I Program to commercialize technologies developed under Phase 1.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II 

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase II