Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Cooperative Agreements - Phase I (U43)

To support projects, limited in time and amount, to establish the technical merit and feasibility of R&D ideas that may ultimately lead to commercial products or services.

Organization Eligibility

Only United States small business concerns are eligible to submit applications to SBIR and STTR funding opportunities. Collaborating research institutions (e.g., universities) are subcontractors to the small businesses and may not apply as applicants. See SEED: Eligibility Criteria.

Carefully read the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity for opportunity-specific organization eligibility requirements.

Award Information

  • Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreements
  • Funding Category: Small Business
  • Budget Mechanism Code: SB - Small Business

Generally, a Phase I budget is $306,872 for a project timeline between 6 months to 2 years.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Cooperative Agreements - Phase I (U43)
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Due Dates

The Key Dates section of funding opportunities lists specific due dates. Many opportunities indicate Standard Due Dates apply.

Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) Review and Award Cycles
New Renewal, Resubmission,
Revision as Allowed		 AIDS and AIDS Related
Grant Applications		 Scientific Merit Review Advisory Council
Review		 Earliest Start Date

Related Resources

NIH SEED website

Contact

HHS Small Business Program Managers

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