Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

This program provides small businesses with funding for technology development. SBIR grants averaging $295,000 are designated for the core activities of proof of concept and prototype development. The program also encourages development leading to commercialization by offering additional funding of $70,000 to firms that have secured third-party financing for accelerating commercialization of the technology and up to $50,000 to support verification of technologies accepted into EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification Program. Focus areas to receive grants are chosen each year and cover all environmental media.

Stages on R&D Continuum: Research or Proof of Concept, Development, Demonstration, Verification, Diffusion and Utilization

EPA Goal: All media, cross media

Type of Support Provided: Contracts to small businesses

Funding: Programs with $1 million to $10 million per year

Responsible EPA Office: Office of Research and Development

See Also

EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

2007 SBIR Awards