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SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) are federally mandated R&D programs for small businesses.
ProgramKey difference
SBIRSmall business performs R&D
STTRRequires a university or research institution partner
  • SBIR or STTR badge
  • Topic Number — e.g., DAF26BX02-NV500 (not a SAM.gov solicitation ID)
  • Agency abbreviation, Posted date, Due date

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Status lifecycle

StatusMeaning
Pre-releaseTopic announced; applications not yet accepted
OpenAccepting applications between Open Date and Due Date
ClosedSubmission window ended

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Phase structure

PhaseTypical scope
Phase IFeasibility study (~6 months, ~150K–150K–300K)
Phase IIPrototype development (~2 years, ~750K–750K–1.5M)
Phase IIICommercialization — non-SBIR funding
The page shows which phases are included in the topic.

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Fields & sidebar

  • Program — SBIR or STTR
  • Branch — issuing military branch or agency office
  • Timeline — Release Date (pre-release starts), Open Date, Due Date

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Description sections

Objective, Description, Phase I requirements, Phase II requirements, Phase III vision, Keywords, Point of Contact.

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Attachments

Usually a Topic Link to the official solicitation on the agency site.
SBIR Phase I does not require prior SBIR experience. Many first-time applicants win Phase I awards. Phase II is competitive and typically requires successful Phase I completion.

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