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NIST SBIR Phase II

Funds NIST SBIR Phase I awardees continuing science and technology R&D projects into Phase II.

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NIST SBIR Phase II is the follow-on award stage under the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Small Business Innovation Research program. NIST limits Phase II awards to small businesses that have successfully completed Phase I projects, so only prior NIST SBIR Phase I awardees can apply.

NIST says the FY2025 Phase II NOFO is closed and tells applicants to check back for updates on th…

Continuation R&D for small businesses that successfully completed NIST SBIR Phase I projects in the research areas covered by the relevant NIST SBIR NOFO.

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