STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer)
Multiple federal agencies
Eligibility
Small businesses partnered with research institutions (university, federal lab); 30%+ work at research institution.
Award
Similar to SBIR; agency-specific
Deadlines
Multiple cycles · Agency-specific
Editor's take
STTR formalizes academic collaboration; smaller pool, higher win rate.
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