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AFOSR Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

AFOSR STTR

Funds collaborative basic research pathways for technology transfer from concept through scalable prototypes.

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The AFOSR Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programme is the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's mechanism for funding basic research partnerships between U.S. small businesses and non-profit research institutions, including universities. AFOSR explicitly has no SBIR programme — STTR is the sole small-business funding channel under AFOSR, distinct from the applied-technology SBIR/STT…

What this grant funds

Basic research topics aligned with AFOSR Research Interests; CRADA partnership with non-profit research institution required.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil