The DoD SBIR & STTR Programs

The Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR and STTR programs fund a billion dollars each year in early-stage R&D projects at small technology companies -- projects that serve a DoD need and have commercial applications.

The SBIR Program provides up to $850,000 in early-stage R&D funding directly to small technology companies (or individual entrepreneurs who form a company).
The STTR Program provides up to $850,000 in early-stage R&D funding directly to small companies working cooperatively with researchers at universities and other research institutions.

Small companies retain the intellectual property rights to technologies they develop under these programs.
Funding is awarded competitively, but the process is streamlined and user-friendly.
Learn more by going to Overview and other sections. Also visit our Resource Center at www.dodsbir.net.

SBIR 2010.1 Solicitation is in pre-release. The solicitation will be open to proposal submission from December 10, 2009 at 6AM ET through January 13, 2010 6AM ET.
Public Law 111-84 signed by President Obama on October 28, 2009, authorizes National Defense for FY2010, and specifically authorizes the DoD SBIR/STTR Programs through September 30, 2010 (Sec. 847).
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Abstracts of Phase I proposals selected for award from SBIR solicitations
Abstracts of Phase I proposals selected for award from STTR solicitations
SBIR Tutorial introduces you to the DoD SBIR/STTR programs and shows you step-by-step how to prepare and submit a proposal.

Questions?

Contact the SBIR/STTR Help Desk by telephone 866-SBIRHLP (866-724-7457) or Email.

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