Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IA 2026: Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Education's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is seeking proposals for the development of novel education technology products. The goal of the program is to support the development of innovative products that can improve learning outcomes and address pressing problems in education. Proposals should describe a novel education technology product that can be developed with a $250,000 award over a period of 9 months. The product should be designed to improve learning or promote relevant outcomes in areas such as early childhood learning, English language arts, STEM, and social and behavioral skills. Some key points to consider: • The product should be designed for use by learners, educators, or administrators. • The product should be novel and not simply an incremental improvement on an existing product. • The proposal should describe the key components of the product and how it will be developed and tested. • The proposal should include a detailed budget and a plan for commercialization. • The proposal should describe the potential impact of the product on education and the potential for scalability and sustainability.