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.

Free Assistance

The MSBDC 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 MSBDC Government Sales Advisory Program provides free 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 Counseling link below. All clients are required to complete a Request for Counseling prior to receiving services. A staff member will be in touch soon to schedule an appointment with an SBIR business advisor.