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U.S. National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs (SBIR/STTR): A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation.
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
Odds
~20-25% historically
Effort
1 to 2 days
Can you get this?
✓US-based small business required
✓Work must involve scientific instrumentation technology
✓All business stages eligible
✓Strong scientific merit expected by reviewers
✕Businesses located outside the US are not eligible
✓Not confirmed against the funder's page. Check before you apply.
Your real odds
NSF SBIR Phase I funds roughly 20–25% of applicants historically, and this pilot's emphasis on scientific instrumentation narrows the competing pool further.
Fewer applicants enter a specialized instrumentation call than a general SBIR, but NSF reviewers weigh scientific merit and commercialization potential seriously, so weak work on either front will not survive review.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and scientific focus fit1 to 2 days
Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov1 to 2 wks
Prepare and submit application4 to 8 wks
Worth knowing
The deadline is July 27, 2026, and there is no recurring cycle behind it, so if you miss that date, you miss the opportunity entirely.
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