To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is designed for FY 2023 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees, providing them an opportunity to further develop their Phase I projects that show potential for commercialization. This grant program supports innovative small businesses in conducting research and development that meets Federal R&D needs, with a focus on fostering technological innovation, using small businesses to meet federal R&D needs, encouraging participation by disadvantaged and women-owned businesses, and increasing private sector commercialization of R&D innovations. Phase II specifically focuses on R&D or prototype development, with awards up to $400,000 for a 24-month period, aiming at moving promising Phase I projects towards commercialization.