Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II

Background
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is seeking applications from previous Fiscal Year (FY)2023 NIST SBIR Phase I award recipients in response to this NOFO for Phase II of their projects, with the aim of developing a viable product or service that will be introduced to the commercial marketplace. The SBIR Program was established to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns (SBCs) in Federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D). Specific program goals are to stimulate technological innovation, use small businesses to meet Federal R/R&D needs, foster participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses in technological innovation, and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R/R&D.

Grant Details
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is a three-phase program that includes Phase I for feasibility research, Phase II for research and development, and Phase III for commercialization. The funding vehicle for NIST’s SBIR program in both Phase I and Phase II is cooperative agreements.

In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. The eligibility requirements include that applicants must qualify as an SBC for R/R&D purposes at the time of award, and the primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed research.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must qualify as a Small Business Concern for Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) purposes at the time of award.

In addition, the primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed research. The R/R&D work must be performed in the United States.

Period of Performance
NIST anticipates funding approximately five awards with a period of performance of up to twenty-four months. NIST expects to complete its review, selection of successful applicants, and award processing by September 2024.

NIST expects the earliest start date for awards under this NOFO to be October 2024.

Grant Value
NIST anticipates funding approximately five awards with individual award amounts up to $400,000.

Up to $50,000 may be included in each application for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA).