FUNDING SOURCES

Small Business Innovation Research Programs (SBIR/STTR)

The SBIR program funds research and development efforts of a high-risk nature that may have excellent commercial potential. These programs were created in part to: 1) stimulate technological innovation, 2) use small business to meet Federal R&D needs, and 3) increase private sector commercialization derived from Federal R&D. The STTR program is similar, but requires a non-profit partner.

For more information on these programs, contact the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center at (262) 472-1365, your local Small Business Development Center or:

SBIR/STTR
Office of Technology
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW Mail Code 6470
Washington, D.C. 20416
(202) 205-6450
www.sba.gov/sbir

U.S. Department of Energy Inventions and Innovations Program

This program provides financial assistance at two levels: up to $40,000 or up to $200,000—depending on the stage of development—for establishing technical performance and early development for ideas that have a significant energy savings impact and future commercial potential.

Applications are accepted through a competitive solicitation process, open for about three months annually (for example, from May 1 to July 31). In addition financial assistance, technical guidance and commercialization support is offered to successful applicants. For more information, contact:

OIT Clearing house

Phone: 800-862-2086
Fax: 360-956-2214
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