Georgia Tech collaborates extensively as a subcontractor with small businesses receiving funding under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal programs. The SBIR/STTR program’s stated purpose is to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns in Federally-funded research and development. SBIR/STTR grants are limited to US, for-profit small businesses with less than 500 employees. Small businesses receiving STTR funding are required to subcontract a minimum of 30% of funding to a nonprofit research institution, such as a university. Companies receiving SBIR funding are not required, but often choose, to collaborate with universities and other nonprofit research institutions. More detailed information about the SBIR/STTR program in general can be found at http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbir/sbirstir/index.html . Detailed program rules can be found at each funding agency’s website and in program solicitations. Phase I SBIR/STTR awards are normally $100,000. Phase II awards can be up to $750,000. Phase III funding comes from the private sector.
Additional audience specific information can be found at:
SBIR/STTR FAQS for Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff
SBIR/STTR FAQS for Small Businesses
SBIR Funding Agencies:
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Defense
- Department of Education
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Transportation
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation
STTR Funding Agencies:
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation