We write SBIR and STTR proposals for small tech companies — the federal grant programs designed to fund innovation. Phase I awards reach $150K. Phase II awards reach $1.75M. No equity given up. No repayment required.
From first conversation to submitted application — we handle the technical narrative, budget justification, and compliance so you can stay focused on your product.
Small Business Innovation Research — the most widely funded federal R&D program. Open to US-based small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Small Business Technology Transfer — requires a partnership with a US research institution. Higher complexity, but broader eligibility for academic-adjacent projects.
We translate your innovation into the specific language reviewers score highest. Structured to satisfy both the scientific merit and commercialization criteria.
Federal budgets must be defensible line by line. We build yours to agency standards so it doesn't become the reason your proposal is rejected.
Over 11 federal agencies fund SBIR — DOD, DOE, NIH, NASA, NSF and more. We identify which solicitation best fits your technology before you write a word.
Proposals are disqualified for formatting and page-limit violations more often than for weak science. We submit clean, compliant packages every time.
SBIR and STTR awards come in two phases. Most businesses start at Phase I to prove the concept, then use Phase II funding to develop the full product.
6–12 month performance period. The goal is demonstrating technical feasibility. No product required — just rigorous evidence that your innovation can work. This is the entry point for most first-time applicants.
2-year performance period. Phase I recipients are eligible to apply. This funding covers full prototype development, validation, and preparation for commercialization. The largest non-dilutive funding available to small tech companies.
SBIR targets small US businesses doing research with commercial potential. You do not need prior government contracting experience to apply.
AI and machine learning startups with a novel technical approach
SaaS companies building proprietary algorithms or data pipelines
Hardware and deep tech companies in early prototype stages
Biotech, medtech, and health IT firms targeting regulated markets
Defense and dual-use technology companies aligned with DOD priorities
Any US small business with fewer than 500 employees and a research angle
We move fast. A typical Phase I proposal takes 4–6 weeks from intake to submission.
We assess your technology, your company structure, and which agencies and solicitations are the strongest fit. No commitment required.
We identify the specific funding opportunity — agency, program, and topic number — that aligns with your innovation and maximizes your odds of award.
We write the technical narrative, commercialization plan, and budget in close collaboration with you. You review each section before it finalizes.
We verify every requirement — page limits, font size, required sections, registration systems — then support the submission process through to confirmation.
Send us a brief description of your technology and company. We'll respond within one business day with an honest assessment of your eligibility and next steps.
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