DOT SBIR Phase I
Funds United States small businesses developing early-stage transportation, mobility, and safety technologies.
About
DOT SBIR Phase I sits under the U.S. Department of Transportation and is aimed at early transportation, mobility, and safety technologies. The record places typical awards between $100,000 and $200,000, with a median around $150,000, and the program runs on an annual cycle.
It is limited to U.S.-incorporated for-profit firms, excludes nonprofits and individuals, and starts at a low technology rea…
Max award$200K
Realistic median$150K
Success rate10–20%
Decision time—
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.