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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) – Department of Defense

The Department of Defense’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs provide crucial funding for small businesses to develop innovative technologies that support national defense priorities. Authorized by Congress, these programs enable cutting-edge research and development in sectors like AI and biotech that drive economic growth while meeting the technology needs of the U.S. military.

About

The DoD SBIR and STTR programs provide federal research funds to small businesses partnering with research institutions to stimulate technological innovation critical for national defense. The competitive awards enable small businesses to explore and profit from commercializing new technologies that meet DoD needs. The programs’ goals are increasing private sector commercialization of federal R&D, stimulating small business-research institution partnerships, and involving small businesses in national R&D to meet specific defense needs.

Services Provided

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Grant Funding Providers (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Government Funding (Specialty)
  • Technology Grants (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization (Specialty)
  • Technology Transfer (Specialty)

Product Development

  • R & D Support (Specialty)

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Commercialization (Specialty)
  • High Tech Development (Specialty)
  • Technology Transfer (Specialty)
Contact Information
Department of Defense SBIR & STTR Information
Address
The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301