Quick Facts
Pending URL check
- Funder
- US Federal Government (11 agencies)
- Amount
- Up to $295K
- Region
- USA
- Country
- United States
- Category
- DeepTech
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- September 15, 2026
- Days remaining
- 80 days
SBIR Phase I — US Small Business Innovation
US federal funding for small businesses developing innovative technologies including blockchain, AI, and quantum.
About this grant
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is the largest source of early-stage technology funding in the United States. Phase I provides feasibility funding for highly innovative R&D projects across 11 federal agencies (NIH, DOE, NSF, DoD, DARPA, etc.). Particularly active funding areas include blockchain for federal applications, decentralized identity, AI safety, quantum computing, and clean energy. The program is non-dilutive — no equity taken — and US-based small businesses (under 500 employees) qualify.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓US-based for-profit small business
- ✓Under 500 employees
- ✓More than 50% US-owned
- ✓Principal investigator employed at company
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