When can I apply? The Department of Defense issues three SBIR and three STTR Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) for proposals annually. Each BAA has a pre-release, open, and close period. During the pre-release period the government is not accepting proposals, but small businesses can discuss technical questions directly with the...

Disclaimer:  The information contained in this article does not constitute legal advice.  Please consult your IP attorney for legal advice. How Intellectual Property Helps Your Business Intellectual property can help your business in several ways.  It protects core products and services, creates valuable assets, and expands market shares.  It also...

In addition to the Federal Government's SBIR/STTR program, several states have funded programs to support SBIR and STTR companies.  These funds are often provided to assist with costs encountered during the preparation of submitting a SBIR/STTR grant. Phase I and Phase II matching funds are provided respectively to supplement already...

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is widely used as an approximate measure of a technology’s maturity level. This method of evaluating a technology was originally created for the aerospace industry, but has been adopted by many other areas of technology as well. The TRL assessment can be used to consistently compare...

Is Your Organization Eligible for a DoD SBIR/STTR? To be eligible for the SBIR Program your organization must be a Small Business Concern (SBC) and the Principal Investigator (PI), effectively the project manager and/or lead researcher, must be fully employed by your organization and cannot have full-time employment elsewhere.  These...