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DOW/DOD Agency level vs Component level Instructions
The most important step for any SBIR/STTR submission is reading the instructions. The Department of War (DOW), also known as the Department of Defense (DOD), releases its solicitation and instructions on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). 14 different...
NIH Notice NOT-OD-26-006: Early Expiration of Funding Opportunities
NIH has issued Notice NOT-OD-26-006, which expires multiple specific SBIR/STTR notice of opportunity funding opportunities (NOFOs) effective November 17, 2025. This means these opportunities are no longer accepting applications, regardless of their originally...
“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DOE
Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the Department of Energy (DOE) program manager, Eileen Chant. Join on July 24, 2025 for a 1-hour overview of the DOE SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to DOE. Attendees...
NIH has Increased Their Budget Cap
The NIH has updated their SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II Budget caps! Phase I awards $314,363 Phase II awards $2,095,748 Be sure to read the full details here. This Notice of Change to Award Budget for PHS 2024-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC,...
DOD 2024.3/C Is In Pre-Release
Pre-Release: 8/21/24 Open: 9/18/24 Close: 10/16/24 Full proposal details at www.dodsbirsttr.mil Need assistance writing a compelling proposal? Connect with our DOD consultants here.
The NIH and CDC have released their annual SBIR contracts solicitation
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released their annual SBIR contracts solicitation (PHS-2025-1). Review the specific need areas (referred to as Contract Topics). Your proposal must respond to one of...
Changes to DOD website -DSIP
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a significant change regarding the posting of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities. Effective immediately, the website www.defensesbirsttr.mil will...
24.2/B Pre-release
DOD pre-released 168 SBIR/STTR under 24.2/B. You have until May 15th, 2024, to contact the technical points of contact at DOD. Topics open May 16th, 2024 and close June 13th, 2024 To review the topics, go to: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
Updates regarding NIH SBIR/STTR applications
Updates regarding NIH SBIR/STTR applications There have been some recent updates affecting SBIR/STTR applications for the NIH April 5 th deadline. The Office of Personnel Management has announced new salary levels for the Executive Pay Scale. Effective January 1,...
DOE 2024 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 2 – DELAY
The DOE's 2024 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 2, was supposed to be released on December 11 but has been delayed indefinitely. Interested applicants will be UNABLE to submit Letters of Intent until the solicitation is released. Here are suggestions on how to proceed: In...
