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Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer at the National Science Foundation
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WHAT IS THE NSF SBIR/STTR PROGRAM?
• Who We Are • Why We Fund • Statement
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The NSF is: • A federal agency that supports fundamental research and
education across all fields of science and engineering, currently with a $7 billion budget.
NSF SBIR/STTR is: • An approximately $170 million program that catalyzes the
commercialization of high-risk technological innovations via research and development (R&D) grants to startups and other small businesses.
• The NSF SBIR/STTR program funds roughly 400 companies each year.
Who We Are
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• The SBIR program exists at 11 government agencies.
• Congress designated 4 major goals for SBIR (broadly) in the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982: – Stimulate technological innovation in the
private sector – Use small business to meet federal R&D needs – Foster and encourage participation by minorities and
disadvantaged persons in technological innovation – Increase private-sector commercialization of innovations
derived from federal R&D
Why We Fund
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• Recipients receive training in key business areas and mentorship from seasoned Program Directors
• Connection to other small companies performing innovative R&D
• Winning an SBIR/STTR award signals success to investors, partners and customers
Grants That Go Beyond Funding
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FUNDING
• What We Fund • Phase I Funding • Phase II Funding
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• R&D to overcome significant technical hurdles in order to the prove feasibility/viability of a new product, process or service
• Validated market need and innovative solution that could create significant commercial impact if the technology is successfully developed
• Proposals in all areas of engineering and science and related education are welcome
What We Fund
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• Grantees receive: – Up to $225,000 over 6-12 months – These funds go toward feasibility and
proof-of-concept research
• SBIR versus STTR: – Research institution partner is required for STTR
(and must be allocated at least 30% of budget) – Research institution partner is optional for SBIR
Phase I Funding
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• Phase II applicants must have received an NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.
• Focus: Prototype and scale-up development and testing.
• Grantees receive up to $750,000 over 24 months.
Phase II Funding
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TOPIC AREAS
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Focus: High-risk technical R&D.
Some areas include but are not limited to: • Biological, biomedical, environmental,
and chemical technologies • Educational technologies and applications • Electronics, information, and communication technologies • Nanotechnology, advanced materials,
and manufacturing
Broad Technology Areas
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IS MY COMPANY A GOOD FIT?
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• NSF SBIR/STTR assists companies with technologies that require additional R&D towards successful commercialization.
• Must be a technologically advanced or innovative product that isn’t an already existing product or process
• Must satisfy a significant, validated market need
Is NSF SBIR/STTR an Appropriate Opportunity for My Company?
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• Must be a small business or startup with less than 500 employees/affiliates
• Must be located in the United States and at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States
• More details: www.bit.ly/sbir_eligibility.
Is My Company Eligible?
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PROPOSAL REVIEW
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Broader/Commercial Impact
• Market opportunity • Company/team • Technology and
competition • Additional societal
benefits?
Proposal Review
Intellectual Merit
• The innovation • Company/team • Technical hurdle(s)
to be overcome • R&D plan
For Phase I, reviewers examine proposals for:
Exact review criteria: www.bit.ly/nsfsbir_review
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PROGRAM STATS
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• Head Count: ~ 85% of awardees have 10 or fewer employees
• History: ~ 75% of awardees had never had a prior SBIR/STTR Phase II award from any agency
• Company Age: ~ 70% of awardee companies were incorporated within the past 5 years
• Start-up Creation: Several dozen Phase I awardees each year incorporate based on our Phase I funding
Program Stats – Phase I (1 of 2) NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Grantees
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• Follow-on Investment: Each year, active Phase II grantees raise a total of $30-90M in sales or new third-party investment based on progress during the award
• NSF can match these third-party funds (Phase IIB program - $1 of new NSF money per $2 of third-party money, up to $500k)
Program Stats – Phase I (2 of 2)
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HOW / WHEN DO I APPLY?
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• Phase I proposal submission deadline dates are typically in June and December. A program solicitation announces the actual opportunity and exact deadlines.
• First Step. Register with NSF: www.bit.ly/nsfsbir_register
• Online Application Help. A detailed, step-by-step guide and other resources can be found here: www.bit.ly/nsfsbir_howtoapply
How Do I Apply?
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU Contact Us: [email protected] 703.292.8050 www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir @NSFInnovateSBIR