The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, signed April 13, 2026, reauthorized the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2031. The programs distribute over $4 billion a year across 11 federal agencies, with Phase I awards up to about $314,363 and Phase II up to $2.15M. Standard NIH SBIR/STTR deadlines are Jan 5, Apr 5, and Sep 5, so the next cycle is January 5, 2027.
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SBIR and STTR extended through 2031, up to $2.15M non-dilutive per project
Why this matters for founders
R&D-heavy startups can pursue equity-free federal funding with runway now locked through 2031. NIH caps submissions at 9 per company per fiscal year, so prioritize your strongest topics before the Jan 5 cycle.
Source: Crowell & Moring
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