Grant
ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Federal R&D funding from the U.S. Department of Education's research office for small U.S. businesses developing education and special education technology products. Phase I funds prototype development and feasibility research, and Phase II funds full development and evaluation of a commercially viable product.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
- Amount
- $1,000,000 · Grant
- Open to
- United States
- Sectors
- Edtech
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Who can apply to ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program?
Eligible locations: United States. The company must be incorporated in United States. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Edtech. Other requirements: Must be a for-profit small business with no more than 500 employees; Must be independently owned, operated and U.S. based; At least 51% owned by U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted residents.
When is the ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program deadline?
Next cycles: Annual solicitations are typically released in winter on sam.gov, with proposals due 60 days later.
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