Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

The USDA SBIR/STTR programs, Assistance Listing number 10.212, support scientific excellence and technological innovation through investment of Federal research funds to build a strong national economy by stimulating technological innovation in the private sector; strengthening the role of small business in meeting Federal research and development needs; and increasing the commercial application of Federally supported research results. Further, the objective of the STTR program is to stimulate formal cooperative partnerships of ideas and technologies between small businesses and partnering research institutions (e.g., Universities and Federal laboratories).

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Programs

Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR)

Eligibility

Other or Additional Information (See below)

Small Business

More Information on Eligibility

Only previous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I winners are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this NOFO.

Posted Date

Thursday, October 1, 2026

For more Information Contact

Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Contact

Closing Date

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Contact for Electronic Access Problems

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221

Assistance Listing Number

10.212

Estimated Total Program Funding

$24,750,000

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

No Match Required

Range of Awards

$600,000 - $650,000

Percent of Applications Funded

50%

Topics

Advanced Technologies

Small Business

Page last updated: October 1, 2026