Strong proposals get funded.
For 40 years, America’s Seed Fund – SBIR/STTR Programs has awarded over $60 billion to small businesses, helping them transform their ideas into marketable products and services. Through a competitive process, 11 Federal agencies provide early-stage non-dilutive R & D funding to small businesses, enabling them to develop a technology and chart a path toward its commercialization.
America’s Seed Fund sets aside over $4 billion dollars annually for small businesses, but only 5,000 businesses get funded each year. The SBIR/STTR process is complex and competitive; you can’t afford to navigate it alone.
Free, Confidential Business & Technical Assistance for Companies Seeking SBIR/STTR Funding
MNSBIR delivers virtual training to help you learn more about the programs.
Following our training, you can apply to the SBIR/STTR Catalyst to apply for funding with our expert help.
Overwhelmed? We’re here to help!
We understand the world of federal R&D funding can seem intimidating. With so many requirements it’s hard to know where to start. MNSBIR has decades of experience navigating this environment. We’ve helped hundreds of qualified companies secure funding so they can develop innovative technology and chart a path towards commercialization.
Ready to get started?
The world of federal R&D funding is complicated, and MNSBIR is here to guide you through the next steps to start your journey. The good news is we’ve made it as simple as 1-2-3 to get started!
Take the Readiness Tool
Is your company eligible for SBIR/STTR funding? Is your firm a good fit with federal funding. Find out.
Attend a SBIR/STTR 101 Session
SBIR/STTR 101: An Overview of America’s Seed Fund is our FREE virtual session that explains the SBIR/STTR programs.
Attend a SBIR/STTR 201: Agency Deep Dive
After the SBIR/STTR 101, you can now attend Agency Deep Dives to learn about agency requirements to apply for funding.
Getting started in the federal research and development arena is complex process. It’s a journey, not a destination. MNSBIR provides outreach, education and coaching to help startups and small businesses navigate the federal R&D landscape to secure non-dilutive funding to research and commercialize their technologies into new products, services or processes.
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We're excited to announce the launch of the NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp! Tailored for biomedical innovators and entrepreneurs, this free program offers specialized training in business development—no prior experience is required. https://seed.nih.gov/entrepreneurial-training/bootcamp
#NIHSEED #SBIR #STTR
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for ML/AI Tools to Advance Genomic Translational Research (MAGen) - Development Sites http://dlvr.it/T56hdf
⚠ @NIH is implementing multiple changes that will impact the preparation and peer review of most grant applications submitted to NIH for due dates on or after Jan. 25, 2025. The overall goal is to simplify, clarify, or ensure greater fairness. Learn more: https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2024/04/04/changes-coming-to-applications-and-peer-review-in-january-2025/
Attending tonight’s pitch event!
Last year, we launched NITRO, a program to help joints heal themselves, led by Program Manager Dr. Ross Uhrich, and today we announced the performer teams to lead breakthroughs in reversing osteoarthritis! https://arpa-h.gov/news-and-events/arpa-hs-nitro-selects-teams-lead-breakthroughs-reversing-oa
On April 12, attend a thought-provoking keynote with science communication trailblazer Liz Neeley & a networking breakfast with fellow science communicators. Neeley will share a new way to think about science communication and provide actionable insights. http://speakingscience.umn.edu
NEW: Our first program, NITRO, has selected 5 performer teams to answer the question, “What if we could make our joints heal themselves?”. 🏆
Get to know the teams 👇
https://arpa-h.gov/news-and-events/arpa-hs-nitro-selects-teams-lead-breakthroughs-reversing-oa
We want you... to apply to #BeAnAstronaut.
If you're a U.S. citizen with a graduate degree in STEM, you may be eligible to join NASA's astronaut corps. Learn more and send in your application by April 2: https://go.nasa.gov/astro2024
“At AFRL, we are not the ones that pull the trigger, we're the ones that make the trigger better, more accurate, more lethal. We have to design, develop and build those innovative technologies to support the next generation of warfighter.” - Lt. Col. Olivia "Pi" Elliott
