Federal programSmall business

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

Run by Multiple Federal Agencies, a federal agency

Competitive grants for small businesses to engage in federal R&D with commercial potential.

Award: $50,000–$1,700,000
Deadline: Rolling
Run by: Multiple Federal Agencies; Federal

Who it's for

For-profit US small business, majority US-owned, under 500 employees

Multiple Federal Agencies decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at sbir.gov

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. Multiple Federal Agencies decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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