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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

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The Small Business Administration (SBA), through the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive, provides policy guidance for these programs. A main purpose of the legislation is to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization among small business concerns and enable them to undertake and to obtain the benefits of research and development in order to maintain and strengthen the competitive free enterprise system and the national economy. The goal of Phase II is to continue research and development while increasing the focus on commercialization. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. The USDA SBIR/STTR programs Assistance Listing 10.212, is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of USDA and the purpose of the SBIR/STTR legislation by transforming scientific discovery and innovation both social and economic benefit, and by emphasizing private sector commercialization.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.

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NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.

Eligibility
Other or Additional Information (See below)
Small Business
More Information on Eligibility

Only previous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I winners are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this RFA.

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Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-SBIR-011120
Assistance Listing Number
10.212
Estimated Total Program Funding
$22,750,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
No Match Required
Range of Awards
$600,000 - $650,000
Percent of Applications Funded
50%
Page last updated: May 15, 2025

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