Small Business Innovation Research Program
The Department invites science-based small business firms to submit research applications under this program solicitation. Firms with strong scientific research capabilities in any of the topic areas described are encouraged to participate. We will support high-quality research or research and development (R/R&D) applications containing advanced concepts related to important scientific problems and opportunities that could lead to significant public benefit.
Objectives of the program include stimulating technological innovation in the private sector, strengthening the role of small businesses in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing private sector commercialization of innovations derived from supported research and development efforts and fostering and encouraging participation by women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged small business firms in technological innovation.
