SBIRs and STTRs help small businesses engage in R&D that has a strong potential for technology commercialization. Both of these programs aim to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization of innovations developed through federal R&D funding. Browse below to learn more about the differences between SBIRs and STTRs, as well as additional information on who can and how to apply to these programs, both at the NIH and NSF.-
NIH
SBIR/STTR Basics
What is SBIR and STTR | NIH SBIR/STTR
SBIR-STTR_Outreach_One_Pager.pdf
SBIR/STTR: Eligibility Criteria and Critical Differences | NIH SBIR/STTR
Eligibility
Small Business Eligibility Criteria | NIH SBIR/STTR
How to Apply
SBIR/STTR Application Process Infographic | NIH SBIR/STTR
SBIR/STTR Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies
SBIR/STTR Application Types | NIH SBIR/STTR
SBIR-STTR Clinical Trials Decision Tree | NIH SBIR/STTR
Submission Dates and Review Schedule | NIH SBIR/STTR
Annotated_Forms_General_FORMS-F.pdf (nih.gov)
Selection Process and Study Sections
SBIR/STTR Selection Process and Review Criteria | NIH SBIR/STTR
Small Business and Technology Transfer Study Section | NIH Center for Scientific Review
Examples of Successful Applications
Sample Applications & More | NIH NIAID
SBIR/STTR Grants & Contracts | NIH
Don't see an example that fits your needs? Contact the CCTS and we'll be happy to help!
Helpful Resources
Agency and State Contacts | NIH SBIR/STTR
Life Sciences Resources By States | NIH SBIR/STTR
SBIR/STTR Fact Sheet | NIH SBIR/STTR
Online Tutorials/Webinars
Workshops & Presentations - xlerator (xleratornetwork.com)
Courses and Programs to Enhance SBIR/STTR Applications
COURSE 1: PROGRAM BASICS | SBIR.gov
Programs - xlerator (xleratornetwork.com)
Institutional Innovation Offices
Auburn University
IAC - Office of Innovation Advancement & Commercialization | Home (auburn.edu)
University of Alabama
Technology Transfer | Developing the Future (ua.edu)
Tulane University
Lepage Center - Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Tulane
University of South Alabama
Office of Research Innovation (southalabama.edu)
University of Mississippi
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Ole Miss (olemisscie.com)
LSU Health
Office of Innovation & Partnerships (lsuhsc.edu)
Tuskegee University
Technology Transfer | Tuskegee University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | UAB
CCTS Resources
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NSF
SBIR/STTR Basics
About NSF SBIR/STTR – Startup Funding | NSF SBIR
How It Works - The Basics | NSF SBIR
Eligibility
How It Works - The Basics | NSF SBIR
How to Apply
How It Works - Project Pitch | NSF SBIR
How It Works - Full Proposal | NSF SBIR
Selection Process
How It Works - Proposal Review & Decision | NSF SBIR
Examples of Successful Applications
For applicants | NSF SBIR
Don't see an example that fits your needs? Contact the CCTS and we'll be happy to help!
Helpful Resources
Events | NSF SBIR
I-Corps@NCATS - Center for Clinical and Translational Science | UAB
Online Tutorials/Webinars
Workshops & Presentations - xlerator (xleratornetwork.com)
Courses and Programs to Enhance SBIR/STTR Applications
I-Corps@NCATS - Center for Clinical and Translational Science | UAB
US NSF - I-CorpsCOURSE 1: PROGRAM BASICS | SBIR.gov
Programs - xlerator (xleratornetwork.com)
Institutional Innovation Offices
Auburn University
IAC - Office of Innovation Advancement & Commercialization | Home (auburn.edu)
University of Alabama
Technology Transfer | Developing the Future (ua.edu)
Tulane University
Lepage Center - Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Tulane
University of South Alabama
Office of Research Innovation (southalabama.edu)
University of Mississippi
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Ole Miss (olemisscie.com)
LSU Health
Office of Innovation & Partnerships (lsuhsc.edu)
Tuskegee University
Technology Transfer | Tuskegee University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | UAB
CCTS Resources