Tech companies have access to substantial R&D grant funding through SBIR, NSF, DOE, and DARPA programs, plus state technology development funds. GrantCrafter identifies every federal and state tech grant you qualify for.
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NSF, DOE, DARPA, NIH, DOD, and NASA all operate SBIR/STTR programs for technology companies. Each agency focuses on different technology domains.
SBIR grants do not require partnerships, but STTR grants require formal collaboration with a research university or nonprofit research institution.
Yes — SBIR Phase I grants are designed for early-stage innovation, including pre-revenue software companies with promising technology concepts.
Phase I awards are typically $275,000 over 6-12 months. Phase II awards can reach $1,900,000 over 24 months. Some agencies offer Phase IIB extensions.
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