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The Small Business Innovation Research ('''SBIR''') was established in 1982.
 
The Small Business Innovation Research ('''SBIR''') was established in 1982.
  
Goals: 4 "societal objectives":
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SBIR was assigned 4 "societal objectives":
  
 
*(1) to stimulate technological innovation;  
 
*(1) to stimulate technological innovation;  
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11 federal agencies meet requirements for providing SBIR funding (see funding structure)
 
11 federal agencies meet requirements for providing SBIR funding (see funding structure)
*Participating agencies:
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The Participating agencies are:
 
*Department of Agriculture
 
*Department of Agriculture
 
*Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
 
*Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Revision as of 17:42, 10 June 2017


McNair Project
SBIR Evaluation
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Project Information
Project Title SBIR Evaluation
Owner Caitlin Mincer
Start Date May 17
Deadline
Keywords SBIR, STTR, iCORPS
Primary Billing
Notes
Has project status Active
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Background of SBIR/STTR

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) was established in 1982.

SBIR was assigned 4 "societal objectives":

  • (1) to stimulate technological innovation;
  • (2) to increase private sector commercialization of innovations;
  • (3) to use small business to meet federal research and development needs; and
  • (4) to foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation

11 federal agencies meet requirements for providing SBIR funding (see funding structure) The Participating agencies are:

  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Energy
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Transportation
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • National Science Foundation

The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program was established in 1992. Goal: build on SBIR expansion of public/private sector partnerships between small businesses and nonprofit U.S. research institutions 5 federal agencies meet requirements for providing STTR funding (see funding structure) Participating agencies:

  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Energy
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • National Science Foundation

Difference between SBIR and STTR: STTR program require company to partner with research institution awarded a minimum of 30% of the total grant funds

Funding Structure

SBIR: Requires agencies with extramural R&D budget of >$100 million (extramural defined as funding provided to research institutions [outside NIH]) Funding: % of FY budget 2.5% 2012 increased 0.1% until 3.2% in 2017 (current level = 3.2% FY2017)

STTR: agencies exceeding $1billion must set aside 0.3% extramural budget

Eligibility: Must operate in US 500 or fewer employees Ownership structure: more than 50% by one or more indiv. Who are US citizens (Or owned by another business who meets above criteria) Newer provision: majority owned by multiple VC's hedge funds, equity funds

Useful Links

Some useful links:

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