The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known collectively as America’s Seed Fund, provide non‑dilutive federal funding to help small businesses and startups develop innovative technologies and move them toward commercialization. Coordinated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and funded by 11 participating federal agencies, the programs support early‑stage research and development across a wide range of technology areas. Since their launch in 1982, SBIR and STTR have helped transform promising ideas into impactful technologies while strengthening U.S. innovation and competitiveness.
America’s Seed Fund operates within a national innovation ecosystem that includes federal agencies, accelerators, technical assistance providers, and entrepreneur support organizations. The SBA provides overall coordination, policy guidance, and reporting to Congress, while each participating federal agency administers its own SBIR and STTR program through competitive solicitations. Together, these efforts provide small businesses with funding, technical support, and clear pathways to commercialization aligned with federal research priorities. Contact Shore Points if you need support!
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