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ED/IES SBIR Phase II

Supports educational technology firms moving inventions from development to commercial use.

ED/IES SBIR Phase II sits under the same education-innovation portfolio and follows a successful Phase I award, while also allowing a Direct to Phase II route for eligible for-profit companies. It offers $1 million over two years to turn evidence-based education technology into commercially viable products.

The Direct to Phase II path is reserved for companies commercializing innovations original

AIHardwareIoT & EdgeMedtech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: ies.ed.gov