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NIST SBIR Program

NIST SBIR

Supports United States. small businesses advancing measurement science and standards through NIST recurring opportunities.

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About

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce established in 1901, runs an annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program through its Technology Partnerships Office (TPO). The SBIR program funds U.S. small businesses to conduct R&D on topics directly aligned with NIST's laboratory research priorities, which span measurement science…

What this grant funds

R&D by U.S. small businesses on topics aligned with NIST laboratory priorities in measurement science, standards, advanced manufacturing, quantum information science, cybersecurity, and related technology areas.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.—
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nist.gov