Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Former Policy Directive
SBA Office of Technology
September 24, 2002
Updated March 30, 2010

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Summaries & Comments

  • Notice of Final Policy Directive
  • General Information
  • Summary of General Comments
  • Laboratory Subcontracting Issue

    Section-by-Section Analysis:
    Section 1Purpose
    Section 2 Summary of Legislative Provisions
    Section 3 Definitions
    Section 4 Competitively Phased Structure of the Program
    Section 5 Program Solicitation Process
    Section 6 Eligibility and Application (Proposal) Requirements
    Section 7 SBIR Funding Process
    Section 8 Terms of Agreement Under SBIR Awards
    Section 9 Responsibilities of SBIR Participating Agencies and Departments
    Section 10 Annual Report to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
    Section 11 Responsibilities of SBA
    Section 12 Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program and Outreach Program

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  • SBA Update Notice March 30, 2010
  • Laboratory Subcontracting Issue


    • Section 1Purpose
    Section 2 Summary of Legislative Provisions
    Section 3 Definitions
    Section 4 Competitively Phased Structure of the Program
    Section 5 Program Solicitation Process
    Section 6 Eligibility and Application (Proposal) Requirements
    Section 7 SBIR Funding Process
    [Revised 3-30-10]
    Section 8 Terms of Agreement Under SBIR Awards
    Section 9 Responsibilities of SBIR Participating Agencies and Departments
    Section 10 Annual Report to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
    Section 11 Responsibilities of SBA
    Section 12 Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program and Outreach Program
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