Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Refer to 15 U.S.C. 638, Small Business Act
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The SBIR program is designed to stimulate technological innovation among small businesses while providing new, cost-effective, technical
and scientific solutions to challenging problems. Contracts are awarded based on scientific and technical merit for meeting Air Force R&D
needs along with the proposal's potential for commercialization.
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Three-phase program:
Phase I, Establish concept feasibility - $100K/9 Months
Phase II, Proof of Concept - primarily R&D and concept for commercial applications - $750K/24 Months
Phase III, Pursue private and public sector applications of R&D product or process. Source of follow-on funding must come
from private capital and non-SBIR funds.
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Throughout the program, small businesses are encouraged to market SBIR sponsored technology to private sector enabling advanced
technology to move into the commercial market
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Phase I and Phase II R&D work must be performed by the small business concern in the United States
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Joint ventures and limited partnerships are permitted as long as the entity created qualifies as a small business according to the Small
Business Act 15 U.S.C. 631 and as defined by the SBIR Program
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Federal agencies needs strengthened by the role of small business in the SBIR Program
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Four-year confidentiality limit on data
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Contractor may obtain title to inventions
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