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SBIR / STTR (America’s Seed Fund)
Federal R&D funding for U.S. small businesses. Reauthorized in April 2026 through September 30, 2031; agencies are reopening solicitations one by one.
Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates
- Funder
- U.S. federal agencies (listed as U.S. federal agencies (coordinated by SBA))
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- Phase I and Phase II R&D awards; amounts and topics are set by each agency’s solicitation.
- Where
- United States (national)
- Who can apply
- Incorporated small business
- Sectors
- Technology, software, R&D, Clean tech / climate, Health / life sciences, Manufacturing, Agriculture / agri-food, Food & beverage, Games / digital media
- Deadline
- Varies: check the official page for current dates
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
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Key requirements
- For-profit U.S. small business with 500 or fewer employees, majority U.S.-owned.
- Your R&D fits an open agency topic.
Official page checked on 2026-10-28.
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