United States: 2020 Small Business Innovation Research Program (Phase I)

Deadline: 18 February 2020

Applications are open for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $95,000

Eligibility Criteria

Each organization submitting an application must qualify at the time of the award as a small business concern as defined by the Small Business Administration.
In addition, the primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business firm at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed research. That is, more than one-half of the principal investigator’s working time must be spent with the small business firm during the period of performance. Also, for both Phase I and Phase II, the research or R&D work must be performed in the United States.
SBIR Eligibility Checklist:
- For-profit small business concern.
- At least 51% U.S.-owned and independently operated.
- Small business located in the U.S.
- Principal investigator’s primary employment with small business during the project.
- 500 or fewer employees.