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America’s Seed Fund Week: May 12-14, 2026 (Virtual)

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. 2026 America’s Seed Fund […]

Published on May 8, 2026

DARPA – Biological Technologies Office (BTO) SBIR/STTR Topic Pre-Release

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Pre-Solicitation Released: DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO) has pre-released four new SBIR/STTR topics under the FY26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion System (SWiFT) Phase I: $300,000 Direct to Phase II: $1,500,000 Phase II: $1,800,000 Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) Phase I: $150,000 Phase II: […]

Published on April 30, 2026

NSF I-Corps Webinar 5/7/26

The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar on Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EDT to learn more about the program. During the webinar, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. For more information, visit the NSF I-Corps website […]

Published on April 27, 2026

BioStrategy Partners PKS Series – Surviving as a Life Sciences Startup: Non-dilutive Funding 5/5/26

Surviving as a Life Sciences Startup: Non-dilutive Funding In a tightening funding environment, early-stage life sciences companies are finding new ways to survive and move forward. This panel will focus on practical strategies for early-stage companies looking to advanced innovation without immediately relying on federal grants and venture capital. The discussion will explore how founders […]

Published on April 24, 2026

Get the 360° on the Innovation Partnership – Thursday, June 2nd

WHAT: Researchers and technology entrepreneurs with an enthusiasm for high-science can take advantage of the Innovation Partnership Program (iPart) to improve their capacity to take their product from concept to pilot and, eventually, to market and seek federal funding. Our Get the 360 ° Panel features Kelly Wylam, Director of the Innovation Partnership (IPart) program who […]

Published on April 20, 2026

USDA – SBIR FY23 Released

4/19/22 It’s NEVER TOO EARLY to get started on preparing for an SBIR proposal submission. We’re all in luck – the USDA has released their FY 2023 RFA SBIR Phase I submission due date – October 6, 2022. This gives us ample time to work with you in preparing and submitting the most competitive, appropriately-aligned […]

Published on April 19, 2026

NASA: SBIR/STTR BAA for PhI SBIR/STTRs Released 4/17/26

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program The SBIR and STTR programs have been reauthorized. Today is the start of a new era as the agency published the NASA SBIR/STTR Program Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which was developed to increase innovation opportunities for our small businesses while allowing flexibility […]

Published on April 17, 2026

SBIR/STTR Programs Reauthorized! 3/13/26

Per the White House: https://tinyurl.com/babpzdu5 “On Monday, April 13, 2026, the President signed into law: S. 3971, the “Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act,” which authorizes, through Fiscal Year 2031, and amends the Small Business Innovation Research program, Small Business Technology Transfer program, and related pilot programs.” Please stay alert for upcoming SBIR/STTR funding […]

Published on April 14, 2026

Tax Considerations for SBIR/STTR Awardees – Webinar 2/18/26

Offered by Our Colleagues at: Because early tax strategy can impact a company’s long-term success, this session will guide companies in making informed decisions when establishing their tax strategy. Attendees will learn how to maintain tax compliance, adhere to SBIR/STTR award requirements, and optimize incentives available under the latest tax provisions. Webinar Details: February 18 | 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT REGISTER Topics Include: Corporate Structure and […]

Published on February 9, 2026

Status Update on Federal SBIR/STTR Programs

11/18/25 As you are aware, the enabling SBIR/STTR Legislation was due for Reauthorization in September ’25 and hhttps://tinyurl.com/47vcusk7as now lapsed with the House’s lengthy absence. Our colleagues at the National SBDC have offered an avenue for you to reach out to your representatives to let them know how impactful this programmatic lapse is, for your […]

Published on November 19, 2025

Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar) – 11/11/25

Discover how tech entrepreneurs can access over $4.6B in federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs. This workshop covers eligibility, application strategies… Tuesday, November 11th 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Event Type: Web Cost: Attend – $45.00/attendee This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) […]

Published on October 15, 2025

Airalux Medical, Inc. – Philadelphia, PA Wins PhI NIH SBIR

9/6/25 Airalux Medical, Inc. worked with PA’s Innovation Partnership in 2024 to develop and submit a PhI SBIR proposal to NIH’s National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) and received an IPart MicroGrant to improve their final proposal submission. Airalux also participated in the University City Science Center’s (UCSC) Life Science-specific, intensive SBIR/STTR training with […]

Published on September 6, 2025

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