SBIR/STTR Support

From SBIR/STTR Application to Commercial Reality

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About our SBIR/STTR Support

Winning federal funding is only the beginning. We work with startups at every stage of the SBIR/STTR journey — from sharpening your first proposal to scaling what comes after an award.

Our team provides hands-on support with proposal development, funding strategy, and commercialization planning. For Phase I and Phase II awardees who have designated us as their TABA provider, we also deliver Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) services to help you make the most of your award.

SBIR/STTR Proposal Support

SBIR/STTR program guidance

Funding opportunity identification

Proposal review and feedback

Commercialization planning

Customer discovery support

Market research

Budget and project planning

TABA planning and provider identification

Phase I SBIR TABA awards

Technical assistance examples:

  • Conducting market research 
  • Developing a prototype
  • Performing technical analysis
  • Identifying potential partners

Business assistance examples:

  • Developing a business plan 
  • Creating a financial model
  • Identifying funding sources
  • Developing a marketing and sales plan 

Phase II SBIR TABA awards

Technical Assistance examples:

  • Developing a commercialization plan
  • Conducting product testing 
  • Obtaining regulatory approvals 
  • Building relationships with customers and partners

Business assistance examples:

  • Developing a branding and marketing strategy
  • Creating a sales pipeline
  • Negotiating contracts
  • Managing cash flow

Examples of SBIR TABA business assistance:

A small business developing a new medical device may use SBIR TABA funds to hire a consultant to develop a regulatory approval strategy.

A small business developing a new software application may use SBIR TABA funds to hire a marketing consultant to help them develop a launch plan.

A small business developing a new manufacturing process may use SBIR TABA funds to hire an engineer to design and implement a new process.

Let's get started

We are here to help you along your journey, from developing your SBIR proposal to commercializing your technology. Let us help you achieve your SBIR goals and grow your business today.

Contact us
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