Employment growth from the Small Business Innovation Research program

Extramurally Speaking Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) at the NIEHS

A 227 The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs were established by Congress in 1992 to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs, increase private-sector commercialization of innovations, and encourage participation by socially and...

Small Business Innovation Management

Researchers and managers, over the decades have devoted significant amounts of time in trying to understand and manage the innovation process. This research paper explores one particular part of the innovation journey, the subjectivity of innovation management and the influence that a change in leadership style can have. A framework is presented which explores the sensemaking and subjectivity o...

Evaluation of Small Business Innovation Research Can Be Strengthened

Air Force Small Business Innovation Research Proposal Preparation Instructions

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is responsible for the implementation and management of the Air Force SBIR Program. The Air Force SBIR Program Manager is Mr. Steve Guilfoos, 1-800-222-0336. Do not submit SBIR proposals to the AF SBIR Program Manager under any circumstances. All questions concerning proposal submissions, Fast Track applications and requi...

Evaluating the Success of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Impact on Biotechnology Companies in Pennsylvania

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was created to stimulate technological innovation and business development at early stage companies in the United States. In its 21-year history, the program has channeled over $35 billion of public funds to private businesses in the form of approximately 137,000 grants. However, the question of whether SBIR funding effectively spurs new inn...