SBIR and STTR Programs Reauthorization 2026

About

An extensive funding program offering over $8 billion annually for eligible startups and small businesses, focusing on innovation and technology development while ensuring compliance with new regulations regarding foreign involvement.

Benefits

• 💰Non-Dilutive Funding
  Non-dilutive funding available (no equity given up)
• 💵Total Funding
  Total funding of over $8 billion available annually
• 🌉Bridge Funding
  Opportunities for bridge funding to address financial gaps
• 🧑‍🏫 Advisor Flexibility
  Flexibility in hiring advisors
• 💰Additional Funding Potential
  Potential for additional funding based on project needs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a for-profit business
• Must have 500 or fewer employees
• Must be at least 51% U.S. owned
• Principal Investigator must be primarily employed by the small business
• Must perform work in the U.S.

Participation Commitments

• Must comply with new foreign involvement rules
• Detailed application process required for companies with international ties
• Proposal caps will be implemented starting in fiscal year 2027 to prevent excessive applications.

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

United States