SBIR/STTR Programs
America's Seed Fund provides funding to companies developing technologies aligned with federal research objectives. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer Phase I funding to demonstrate the technical merit and commercial potential of your discovery, making them one of the most powerful non-dilutive funding tools available to early-stage innovators.
New to SBIR/STTR?
Start with America's Seed Fund Week: SBIR/STTR 101 for a plain-language overview of how the programs work and how to identify the right federal agency for your research.
Is SBIR/STTR a fit for your research?
Use the screening tool below, provided by our partner BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, to walk through the key questions before investing time in an application. If you'd like to talk through your results, reach out to our office. We are here to help!
SBIR/STTR Readiness Screening Tool
*Note: NSF STTR allows the Principal Investigator to be from the small business rather than the research partner institution.
Free Webinars & Expert Guidance for the Baylor Community
We offer a variety of webinars about SBIR/STTR programs and participating agencies at no cost to the Baylor community through our partnership with BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting. BBCetc offers training and webinars on topics relevant to technology entrepreneurs, tailored to audience interests and available time, and can be combined with one-on-one consultations.
