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SBIR and STTR Grants

Secure a game-changing federal technology grant for your innovative technology, with no equity release or match funding required

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What are the SBIR and STTR programs?

What they are

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs – also known as America’s Seed Fund.

What they do

Support innovative technology research and development projects to realize their commercial potential, bringing to life amazing innovations that can strengthen America’s economy – and beyond.

How they do it

Offer federal technology grants to small US-based businesses, with applications from women and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals particularly welcomed.

Start Here: NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I

Our structured process has helped thousands of startups navigate complex grant applications, with significantly higher success rates than applying alone.Here’s what you get:

‍Grant Strategy Consultation
‍Work with real grant experts to assess your eligibility and gain specialist grant consultation from the moment you sign up until you submit your application – and beyond.

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‍Our intuitive system breaks down the NIH application into manageable steps, giving you tailored guidance and examples throughout the process.

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‍Get your full application reviewed by experienced grant experts before submission.

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How to Apply to the SBIR/NSF

There are three distinct, separately-funded phases in the SBIR/NSF program.

Phase I tackles everything from the idea stage to a proof of concept or very early prototype.
Phase II focuses on additional pre-commercial development. Phase IIB is a supplemental “bridge” award to help you accelerate commercialization. (All three phases require separate applications.)

You’ll begin with a Project Pitch – a 1500-word summary of your Phase I project, roughly three pages in length, that outlines the technical credibility of your idea, the feasibility of commercialization and the strengths of your project team. You will need to complete and successfully pass this step of the application process before starting your full Phase I application.

Why Use Grantify To Apply?

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What the Grantify platform does

Breaks down the complex SBIR/STTR grant application process into short simple questions

Writes sections of the SBIR/STTR grant application for you

Provides model answers that contain the detail SBIR/STTR assessors are looking for

Provides enterprise-level access to market research database

Builds a grant application from your answers, saving valuable time

Guides you throughout the entire federal technology grant application process

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How it works

Take the Quiz

Take our self-assessment quiz to see if your business is eligible for the NSF SBIR/STTR program, then book a free call. One of our consultants will review your position and advise on your funding options, including other suitable federal technology grant opportunities.

Access the platform

Log in to our easy-to-use platform. It will show you how to write your application by breaking down the complex SBIR grant application process into short simple questions.

Follow the step-by-step guidance

You’ll find model answers to help you write a winning federal technology grant application in the platform. Our support team will be on hand to help you throughout the process.

Let the tech work its magic

Our clever technology builds an SBIR/STTR funding application from your answers and allocates it to our experts for review. They conduct multiple rounds of proofreading and editing to improve your application before submitting.

To be successful on our first try is a testament to the system that Grantify has developed.

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Bring Your Innovation to Life

Your innovation could have a tremendous impact on some of the most important challenges in America today.

Bring it to life. Talk to our federal grant experts today and find out if SBIR grants or STTR grants are right for you.

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