Which SBIR Agency and Pathway Fit You?
Answer 8 questions to check basic eligibility, see whether SBIR or STTR suits you, where to start (Phase I, Fast-Track, Direct to Phase II or later), and which agencies fit your technology.
Your SBIR/STTR Pathway
Based on your answers and program rules as of 27 September 2026.
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Your pathway
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This tool gives general guidance only. Eligibility is decided by the funding agency and the SBA under 13 CFR 121.702 and each solicitation's terms. Award amounts and mechanisms change between solicitations; always check the current one.