SBIR/STTR & TABA Funding

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SBIR/STTR & TABA Funding

- Provide guidance on how the program works, what to expect as you continue to win, and compliance	- Protection of intellectual property rights and planning for the future	- Building compliant and convincing proposals
- Program-specific contract management assistance	- Prepare you for Phase II compliance issues

The SBIR– Small Business Innovative Research/STTR – Small Business Technology Transfer Program

These programs fund early stage R&D at small companies. This program is the largest source of non-dilutive early stage financing for small business in the United States. Many of our clients have been enormously successful by capitalizing on this source of government funding.

Unlock SBIR/STTR funding and support for small businesses.

We can help unlock funding through proposal support, contract management and training. We are Small Business Development subject matter experts, support APEX Accelerators around the country and are faculty for Govology related to the SBIR/STTR program.

How much TABA assistance can I get?

Below are several organizations that support TABA: (For most agencies, TABA funds are provided above and beyond your award amount.)

- TABA can be additional funding acquired to potentially pay for your IP needs and accounting system setup etc. -

Agency	Phase I Amount	Phase II Amount
DoD (varies by agency component)	up to $6,500	up to $50,000
HHS (NIH, CDC, FDA)	$6,500	$50,000
DOE	$6,500	$50,000
NASA	$6,500	$50,000
USDA	$6,500	$50,000
DOT	$6,500	$13,000
DOC / NIST	$6,500	$50,000

The process.

Every Phase I/II proposal should request TABA funding. But not all agencies/solicitations offer TABA. Check availability before submitting. Include TABA request with original technical proposal. govIRG provides TABA-fundable services. We can help you navigate and provide everything for TABA request.

What is SBIR/STTR?

By Kevin Hoskins • 23 Aug, 2024

SBIR , or Small Business Innovation Research , and STTR , or Small Business Technology Transfer , are government-funded programs designed to engage small businesses in research and development efforts across the United States. These programs aim to boost the commercialization of federally funded research, enhance national investment, and foster technological innovation. The difference between SBIR and STTR The SBIR program is a three-phase award system that offers qualified small businesses the opportunity to propose innovative solutions that address the federal government’s specific research and development needs. The three phases are as follows: Phase I focuses on creating a proof of concept for the innovation; Phase II involves continuing research and development efforts; and Phase III is dedicated to pursuing commercialization in the private sector. STTR is intended to promote technology transfer by facilitating cooperative research and development between small businesses and research institutions. The key distinction from SBIR is that STTR requires the small business to formally partner with a research institution. At the time you apply for a SBIR you might also be eligible for “TABA (Technical and Business Assistance)” funds that is in addition to the SBIR funding to help you with your IP (Intellectual Property), Accounting System setup, and other things. You might also be eligible for R&D (Research & Development) Credits when you win an SBIR. GovIRG is committed to helping businesses thrive by simplifying compliance and increasing their business value. Our goal is to help businesses understand the available options and resources that can set them on the path to success. Some of this article references information found from SBIR.gov and U.S. Department of Education.

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