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

Open Date:

7/2/2024

Close Date:

9/17/2024

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Small Businesses

Program Purpose:

  • Agriculture

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for the SBIR/STTR Phase I must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Each applicant must qualify as an SBC through registration with the SBA for R/R&D purposes at the time of selection (see Definitions in section APPENDIX III of this RFA). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, it will preclude NIFA from making an award.).

Program information: The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental research, the USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions.

Related Resources

Additional information is available on the Resources page.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
$15,500,000
Limit per Applicant:
$181,500
Estimated Awards:
80

Applicant Guidance

Program website

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application can be emailed here.

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