science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · NSF

Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY-2012

U.S. National Science Foundation · 11-577

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Award Range

$0 – $150K

Total Program Funding

$15.0M

Expected Awards

100

Deadline

December 2, 2011

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY-2012. U.S. National Science Foundation. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, and... up to $150,000 per award; $15,000,000 total program funding; ~100 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Only firms ...
•Deadline: 2011-12-02

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, and fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses.The SBIR program solicits proposals from the small business sector consistent with NSF's mission. The program is governed by Public Law 112-17. A main purpose of the legislation is to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization. The NSF SBIR program is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of NSF and the purpose of the SBIR legislation by transforming scientific discovery into both social and economic benefit, and by emphasizing private sector commercialization. Accordingly, NSF has formulated broad solicitation topics for SBIR that conform to the high-technology investment sector's interests.The four broad topics are:Biological and Chemical Technologies (BC)Education Applications (EA) Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies (EI) Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing (NM)For detailed description of the four topics reference section V. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions, A.10. Research Topic.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by the following:

Only firms qualifying as a small business concern are eligible to participate in the SBIR program. Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns are particularly encouraged to participate. For an SBIR Phase I Proposal, a minimum of two-thirds of the research, as measured by the budget, must be performed by the small business concern and the balance may be outsourced to a consultant or subcontractor or a combination of the two. Proposals from joint ventures and partnerships are permitted, provided the entity created qualifies as a small business concern.Proposing firms are also encouraged to take advantage of research expertise and facilities that may be available to them at colleges, universities, national laboratories, and from other research providers. Such collaborations may include research subcontracts, consulting agreements or the employment of faculty as senior personnel and of graduate or undergraduate students as assistants by the small business.

*PI Limit:The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business concern at the time of the award. A PI must spend a minimum of one calendar month on an SBIR Phase I project and be at least 51% employed by the small business at the time of the award.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $150K
Total Program Funding: $15.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 25, 2011

Application Deadline: December 2, 2011 (0 days remaining)

Full Proposal: 12/02/2011 Proposals submitted outside the window of 11/02/2011 - 12/02/2011 will be returned without review.

Agency Contact

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