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NIST SBIR Program

NIST SBIR Phase I

Funds U.S. small businesses testing science and technology R&D ideas for NIST mission areas.

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NIST SBIR Phase I is the first-stage grant path under the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Small Business Innovation Research program. NIST states that it issues an annual Notice of Funding Opportunity for SBIR Phase I proposals, and that science and technology-based firms with strong research capabilities in the NOFO areas are encouraged to participate.

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Science and technology research areas listed in the annual NIST SBIR NOFO, including measurement science, standards, and technology commercialization topics.

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