Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I

The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. The programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. Key areas of focus include: * Forests and Related Resources * Plant Production and Protection (Biology) * Animal Production and Protection * Conservation of Natural Resources * Food Science and Nutrition * Rural and Community Development * Aquaculture * Biofuels and Biobased Products * Small and Mid-Size Farms * Plant Production and Protection (Engineering) Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including being a small business concern with no more than 500 employees. The award amount for Phase I projects can range from $125,000 to $181,500, with a project period of 8-12 months.