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SBIR/STTR
Program Comparison
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SBIR
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STTR
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| Program Description |
Set-aside program for small
business concerns to engage in federal R&D -- with potential
for commercialization.
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Set-aside program to facilitate
cooperative R&D between small business concerns and
U.S. research institutions -- with potential for commercialization.
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| Phase I Award Guidelines |
$100K & 6 months (feasibility
study)
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$100K & 12 months (feasibility
study)
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Phase II Award Guidelines
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$750K and 2 years (full
R/R&D)
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$500K and two years (full
R/R&D)
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Phase I Subcontracts
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33.3% or less
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60% or less
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| Phase II Subcontracts |
50% or less
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60% or less
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| Research Partner |
Not required, but permitted
(encouraged)
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30% or greater
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| Business Employment of PI |
PI's primary employment
(>50%) must be with small business concern
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PI employment
is not stipulated, PI can be from research institution or
small business
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| Participating Agencies |
DOD, HHS,
NASA, DOE, NSF, USDA, DOC, EPA, DOT, ED
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DOD, HHS,
NASA, DOE, NSF
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The above table is not exhaustive
as there are many other important differences between the programs
as well as the participating agencies. Some of these differences
include: eligibility requirements, R&D topic areas, timing
of solicitations, receipt dates, proposal review process, proposal
success rates, profit or fee allowed, gap in funding between Phase
I and Phase II, payment types and schedule, and type of award
(contract or grant).
To learn more, click on the links below.
Source:
US Small Business Administration
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