Since reauthorization, several agencies have SBIR/STTR Open topics or topics in pre-release. Opportunities are available through agencies like DoW, NASA, ARPA-H and more. Explore SBIR funding opportunities here.
NIH Just-in-Time (JIT) is active — are you ready?
BBCetc can help you organize JIT and due diligence materials, manage post-award compliance, and craft targeted responses to reviewer concerns for your Program Officer.
If your proposal is likely to be funded, start gathering pre-award documents now. Commonly requested items include:
Other support (active and pending) for senior/key personnel
SBIR/STTR Foreign Disclosure Form
SBIR/STTR Funding Agreement Certification
Financial questionnaires and Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements
Depending on your application, your Grants Management Specialist may request additional items, such as IRB or IACUC approval, human subjects protection training documentation, or a leasing agreement. Read any incoming requests carefully.
Exploring NASA SBIR & STTR Opportunities:
Key Insights for Small Businesses
Understanding the NASA SBIR/STTR process and aligning your efforts with program goals is key to success. Here’s what you need to know about the Fiscal Year 2026 NASA SBIR and STTR Phase I solicitation. Read on
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to invite you to America’s Seed Fund Week 2026, taking place May 12–14, 2026. This free online event connects entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and support organizations from across the country to America’s Seed Fund—the nation’s largest source of early-stage, non-dilutive funding for technology startups.
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, LLC (BBCetc) works with technology-based entrepreneurs and companies across the U.S. on strategies to advance their R&D efforts to commercialization. The BBCetc team is nationally recognized for its success in helping clients secure federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs. BBCetc services include research grant assistance, SBIR/STTR training and proposal development assistance, and grants and contract management.