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ED/IES SBIR Phase I

ED/IES SBIR Phase IB — Component on Existing Product

Supports United States education teams adding marketable features to existing evidence-based ed-tech products.

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The ED/IES SBIR Phase IB FY2026 program funds 9-month, $250,000 contracts for small businesses that want to develop new components or features built on top of existing research-based education technology products. Unlike Phase IA, which requires entirely novel technology with no prior development, Phase IB is designed for enhancement of an already-established product base. The applicant's existing…

What this grant funds

New components or features added to existing research-based education technology products. The base product must be research-based; Phase IB enhances it rather than replacing it.

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.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9 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.$13M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: ies.ed.gov