Section V. Special Programs
J. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is a highly
competitive three-phase process which provides eligible small businesses
with opportunities to propose innovative ideas that meet specific
research and Research and Development (R&D) needs of the Federal
Government. Phase I is a 6-month feasibility research project which
establishes eligibility for Phase II. Phase II is the principal
research effort, normally for 24-months, which enables the investigator
and his/her team to demonstrate the potential for commercial development.
Phase III, the development activity, is to be conducted with non-Federal
funds by the small business concern to pursue commercial application of
the research funded in Phases I and II. For more detailed information
regarding the SBIR Program, proposers should consult the annual issuance
of the NSF SBIR solicitation.
