Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
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Updated: Oct 30, 2025
Summary
The Federal SBIR program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, particularly focusing on improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and development by small businesses. Eligible applicants include small businesses that have successfully completed a Phase I grant between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025, and must continue to meet small business criteria. Applications can be submitted by these eligible Phase I grantees, and foreign entities are not permitted to apply.
Full Description
Description
The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes. Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue the development of Phase I projects. NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- Small businesses
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov
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