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SBIR / STTR Federal Grant Program

Multiple Federal Agencies (SBA coordinated)

Amount
$150K – $2.0M
Type
Grant (No Repayment)
Timeline
6–12 months

About This Grant

The largest source of early-stage R&D funding in the US. Available to for-profit businesses under 500 employees doing research with commercial potential. Phase I up to $275K, Phase II up to $2M.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Years in Business
None (startups welcome)
Minimum Credit Score
None required
Eligible Business Types
llc, s corp, c corp
Available In
All 50 states

Application Requirements

  • Business registration
  • R&D project proposal
  • Principal Investigator qualifications
  • Commercialization plan

How to Apply

  1. 1Use our free eligibility checker to confirm you meet the requirements
  2. 2Prepare all documents and materials listed above
  3. 3Visit the official application page and submit your application
  4. 4Follow up and wait for the decision — typically 6–12 months
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