Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Assistance

 

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly-competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
 

No-cost, Confidential Business Assistance

The Massachusetts SBDC's Government Sales Advisory Program assists Massachusetts advanced technology and life sciences companies with making successful application(s) for SBIR funding. 

This funding helps companies with:

• Funding of innovative, sometimes high risk, research and development

• Transitioning transformational ideas and technologies into products

• Non-dilutive working capital
   

The Government Sales Advisory Program provides no-cost assistance with:

• Business entity and formation

• Identifying SBIR funding opportunities

• Strategies for approaching SBIR funding

• Reviewing proposals

• Identifying potential partners

• Preparing for and understanding post-award issues

• Understanding and interpreting reviewer comments
   

If you are interested in receiving SBIR-related assistance, please click on the Request for Advising link below. All clients are required to complete a Request for Advising prior to receiving services. A staff member will be in touch soon to schedule an appointment with an SBIR business advisor.

  

  Request for Advising    
 

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