Small Business Innovation Research · Small Business Technology Transfer
SBIR & STTR awards
219,649 awards worth $82.29B to 34,525 companies since 1983. Phase I tests an idea (usually a few hundred thousand dollars); Phase II builds it (often $1M or more).
Open now (18)
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program SupportNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · Sources Sought · due 2026-10-13 · SAM.gov · notice ↗
- America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) ProgramsGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION · Special Notice · due 2026-10-22 · SAM.gov · notice ↗
- A--SBIR FY26 Phase I Broad Agency AnnouncementENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY · Solicitation · due 2026-11-08 · SAM.gov · notice ↗
- NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · Presolicitation · due 2027-09-30 · SAM.gov · notice ↗
- NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · Presolicitation · due 2027-09-30 · SAM.gov · notice ↗
- NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation ↗U.S. National Science Foundation · closes 2026-11-04 · Grants.gov 26-511
- Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II ↗National Institute of Food and Agriculture · closes 2026-11-17 · Grants.gov USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221
- NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional) ↗National Institutes of Health · closes 2027-04-05 · Grants.gov PA-27-102
- NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) ↗National Institutes of Health · closes 2027-04-05 · Grants.gov PA-27-100
- Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment or Prevention (SBIRT/P) for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use and misuse in adult populations that experience health disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Required) ↗National Institutes of Health · closes 2027-05-07 · Grants.gov PAR-26-001
- SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional) ↗National Institutes of Health · closes 2029-04-05 · Grants.gov PAR-27-098
- NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) ↗National Institutes of Health · closes 2029-04-05 · Grants.gov PA-27-101
- Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Awards to Accelerate the Development of Cancer-Relevant Technologies Toward Commercialization (R44 Clinical Trial Optional) ↗National Institutes of Health · forecast · Grants.gov FOR-CA-25-086
- NIEHS Worker Training Program’s SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) ↗National Institutes of Health · forecast · Grants.gov TEMP-30794
- SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Required) ↗National Institutes of Health · forecast · Grants.gov FOR-OD-26-007
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I ↗Administration for Community Living · forecast · Grants.gov HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308
- Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II ↗Administration for Community Living · forecast · Grants.gov HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISB-0309
- NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Required) ↗National Institutes of Health · forecast · Grants.gov FOR-OD-26-004
Solicitations with SBIR or STTR in the title, from the nightly SAM.gov and Grants.gov loads. Each agency lists its topics in its own portal.
Awards by year
| Year | Phase I | Phase II | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 179 | 124 | $211.86M |
| 2025 | 2,893 | 2,326 | $4.09B |
| 2024 | 3,811 | 2,601 | $4.91B |
| 2023 | 3,790 | 2,535 | $4.72B |
| 2022 | 3,888 | 2,751 | $4.49B |
| 2021 | 4,495 | 2,386 | $3.84B |
| 2020 | 4,753 | 2,563 | $3.96B |
| 2019 | 4,668 | 2,371 | $3.82B |
| 2018 | 3,756 | 1,903 | $2.85B |
| 2017 | 3,851 | 2,170 | $3.19B |
| 2016 | 3,557 | 1,842 | $2.68B |
| 2015 | 3,359 | 1,811 | $2.50B |
The latest year fills in over months: agencies report awards to SBIR.gov with a lag.
By agency
- Department of Defense 105,822 awards · $41.42B
- Department of Health and Human Services 49,834 awards · $23.79B
- Department of Energy 16,607 awards · $5.90B
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration 19,485 awards · $5.03B
- National Science Foundation 15,691 awards · $3.95B
- Department of Agriculture 4,091 awards · $673.74M
- Department of Homeland Security 1,190 awards · $378.80M
- Department of Commerce 1,915 awards · $309.69M
- Department of Transportation 1,324 awards · $296.50M
- Department of Education 1,456 awards · $291.74M
- Environmental Protection Agency 2,051 awards · $230.68M
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission 168 awards · $14.70M
- Department of the Interior 15 awards · $485.3K
Companies with the most SBIR/STTR money
- Physical Sciences Inc. Massachusetts · 1806 awards (596 Phase II) · $716.92M · last 2026
- Physical Optics Corporation California · 1974 awards (555 Phase II) · $563.96M · last 2021
- Creare LLC New Hampshire · 1398 awards (511 Phase II) · $517.39M · last 2026
- Triton Systems, Inc. Massachusetts · 944 awards (302 Phase II) · $396.51M · last 2026
- Charles River Analytics, Inc. Massachusetts · 975 awards (332 Phase II) · $392.76M · last 2026
- Intelligent Automation, Inc. Maryland · 1203 awards (343 Phase II) · $377.05M · last 2021
- Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. Massachusetts · 972 awards (339 Phase II) · $358.53M · last 2026
- CFD Research Corporation Alabama · 965 awards (325 Phase II) · $356.31M · last 2026
- Luna Innovations Incorporated Virginia · 1021 awards (309 Phase II) · $346.99M · last 2026
- Lynntech Inc. Texas · 1139 awards (314 Phase II) · $345.99M · last 2025
- Tda Research, Inc. Colorado · 988 awards (327 Phase II) · $330.14M · last 2026
- Toyon Research Corporation California · 607 awards (215 Phase II) · $251.28M · last 2026
- Arete Associates California · 422 awards (161 Phase II) · $221.61M · last 2025
- Aptima Inc Massachusetts · 531 awards (198 Phase II) · $213.73M · last 2025
- Scientific Systems Company, Inc. Massachusetts · 477 awards (166 Phase II) · $191.33M · last 2025
Latest awards
| Award | Company | Agency | Phase | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBIR Phase II: A Novel Implantable System for Neurogenic Control · topic MD | Ecate LLC · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.23M | 2026-08-28 |
| SBIR Phase II: Dynamic OneSource Geospatial Information System · topic ET | Earth Mapping International, Inc. · Georgia | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: Intelligent Robotic Foliage Manipulation for Faster Autonomous Harvesting · topic R | L5 Automation Inc. · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: Protecting beneficial microbes from harmful stressors · topic BT | Seia Bio Inc · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: Deep-learning Driven Single-shot X-ray Phase-contrast Computed Tomography for Security Screening · topic AI | 3Fates-Xray, Inc. · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: High-Performance Integrated Photonic Raman Analyzers · topic PH | Perceptra Technologies, Inc. · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: Rapid Lift-Based Peel Separation Masked Inverted Stereolithography 3D Printing for Trauma and Emergency Procedural Planning · topic M | Meteora3D Incorporated · Ohio | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Phase II: Rotating Detonation Combustion Satellite Thruster Using Novel, Non-toxic Propellants · topic SP | Juno Propulsion Inc. · Washington | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.21M | 2026-08-27 |
| SBIR Fast-Track: Advanced Hexagonal Boron Nitride Composite Semiconductor Packaging for Enhanced Performance, Efficiency, and Protection · topic AM | HEXAspec Inc · Texas | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $1.55M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: A Novel High Voltage All-Iron Flow Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage · topic EN | Volta Energy Inc · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Leveraging Sequencing to Identify and Predict Multidrug Resistance · topic BM | Informuta, Inc. · Louisiana | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Robotic Platforms for Managing Submerged Structures · topic R | Crabline Robotics LLC · Ohio | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Upstyled Design: AI-Powered Innovation for Sustainable, Customized Product Design in US Apparel, Printing, and Packaging Manufacturing · topic AI | Ilambda Inc · Ohio | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Durable High-Performance Polymers for Consumer 3D Printing of Engineering-Grade Products · topic AM | Z-Polyemrs.LLC · Maryland | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Innovative Nylon Fibers with Performance · topic AM | Return to Vendor, Co · New York | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Design and Development of Minimally-Invasive Orthopedic Fracture Fixation · topic BM | Medicarbone, Inc. · Arizona | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Industrial Strength Biology: Creating Robust Protein Technologies Using Spore-Display Directed Evolution · topic BT | Caravel Bio, Inc. · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Computer Vision for Merchandizing Forest Products · topic AI | Hendtech LLC · South Carolina | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.25M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Bioengineering Probiotic Yeast to Improve Productivity · topic BT | Hoofprint Biome, Inc. · North Carolina | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.24M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Thermoformable Technical Ceramics for Thermal Management Solutions - Scaled Manufacturing Viability · topic AM | Fourier LLC · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.24M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Novel electrolyzer architectures to enable low-cost chemical manufacturing at industrial scales · topic CT | Aepnus Technology Inc · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.24M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Understanding the Lifetime of Perovskite/Silicon Tandems for Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaic and Residential Applications · topic EN | Beyond Silicon Inc · Arizona | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.24M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Advanced Metrology System for Surface and Bonding Quality Control in Semiconductor Manufacturing · topic IH | Fringe Metrology LLC · Arizona | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.23M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Intelligent Interactive Guidance System · topic AI | Mayfair Group LLC · Virginia | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.21M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Unmanned Aerial Payload Systems for Live-line Access · topic EN | Linebird, Inc. · Virginia | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.21M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: Development of Automated Post Operative Rhythm Identification Through Computerized Evaluation of Atrial Signals · topic BM | Atrility Medical LLC · Wisconsin | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.20M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase II: AI-Enabled Acoustic Signal Interpretation for Automated, Standardized Quality Control Testing · topic M | Signal-Wise LLC · Michigan | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.17M | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase I: Quantum Oscillator Processing Unit · topic CH | Lab2701 LLC · Oklahoma | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $304.5K | 2026-08-24 |
| SBIR Phase I: Wireless Sidestep Network: Harnessing Sub-terahertz to Enable New Degrees of Freedom in AI Data Center Architectures · topic W | Teradio · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase I: Prosthetic implantable lens with integrated intraocular pressure sensor · topic MD | Medenovate LLC · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase I: 3D Micropillar Scaffolds for Self-Powered Bioelectric Stimulation · topic MD | UltraMend Inc · New Jersey | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase I: Ultra-low volume approach to injections using a novel jet injection system · topic M | Yadonai LLC · Florida | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase I: An Energy-Efficient Fermentation Platform to Lower the Cost of Industrial Biomanufacturing · topic BT | Izote Biosciences Inc. · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $304.9K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase I: Analog Neural Networks Enabled by Tunable Apertures · topic AI | Orion Wave Technology Corporation · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $304.9K | 2026-08-18 |
| SBIR Phase II: Simultaneous Transmit-Receive and Full-Duplex Millimeter-Wave Massive Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output Systems · topic W | Teraspatial Inc · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase II | $1.19M | 2026-08-17 |
| SBIR Phase I: Universally-Adjustable Modular Prosthesis Socket · topic MD | Modular Matter, Inc. · Maryland | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-13 |
| SBIR Phase I: Perovskite Solar Cells on Metal Foil Substrates: Enabling Low-Cost and Flexible Solar Technology · topic EN | Verde Technologies Incorporated · Vermont | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-13 |
| SBIR Phase I: Assessing and Enhancing Microbiological Rare Earth Element Recovery for Domestic Production · topic M | RareTerra, Inc. · California | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $303.8K | 2026-08-12 |
| SBIR Phase I: Intelligent Wireless Charging and Device Management System for High-Volume Environments · topic W | Deepcharge, Inc. · Massachusetts | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-11 |
| SBIR Phase I: Sub-micron Centrifuge for Treatment Systems · topic ET | Diversican Corporation · Georgia | National Science Foundation | SBIR Phase I | $305.0K | 2026-08-11 |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (SBA) ↗, awards through 2026-08-28. Amounts are as agencies report them to SBA. SBIR/STTR contracts also appear in USAspending as ordinary awards; grants (NIH, NSF, DOE) appear as assistance. Open topics are posted by each agency; see Opportunities for contract notices.