SBIR

The SBIR program supports projects focused on technological innovation with commercialization potential. EVAMAX is here to assist with your application to maximize its achievability.

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OVERVIEW

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program aims to encourage US small businesses to engage in research and development R&D with potential for commercialization. The SBIR program provides awardbased funding as incentive for technological innovation.

HOW IT WORKS

The SBIR program is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA allocates funding for the SBIR program to each of the 11 agencies listed below who then provide awardee small businesses with either a grant or contract for funding.

USDA – Department of Agriculture
DoC – Department of Commerce
DoD – Department of Defense
ED – Department of Education
DOE – Department of Energy
HHS – Department of Health and Human Services
DHS – Department of Homeland Security
DOT – Department of Transportation
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NSF – National Science Foundation

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this program, your business must meet all the following requirements:

Located in the United States

For-Profit

500 employees or less

More than 50% owned and controlled by citizens or permanent residents of the US

THE THREE PHASES

The SBIR program consists of three phases

Phase 1

During phase I, the technological merit, feasibility, and commercialization potential of the proposed R&D will be established. The quality of performance of the small business will also be determined to evaluate the possibility of stage II funding.

Funding: $50,000 – $250,000 for 6 Months

Phase 2

Typically, only phase I awardees are eligible for phase II. During phase II, R&D efforts started in phase I will be continued and awardees are assessed based on their outcomes in phase I, technological merit and commercialization potential from the phase II project.

Funding: $750,000 for 2 years

Phase 3

In phase III the small businesses’ focus is on commercializing outcomes achieved through phases I & II.

Funding: The SBIR does not fund phase III

SBIR vs. STTR

Outlined below are some of the main differences between the SBIR and STTR programs.

SBIR
Partnerships allowed but not required
Majority of project employment must be at the applicant small business
Allowed to subcontract up to: Phase I: 33% Phase II: 50
11 participating agencies
Majority venture capital ownership is allowed by some agencies

STTR
Must have a partnership with an eligible organization.
Principal Investigator may be employed by either the small business or the partnering organization small business
Minimum project work requirement: Small business: 40% Phase I: 33% Partnering organization: 30%.0
5 participating industries
Majority venture capital ownership is not allowed.

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