Stacy Chin breaks down SBIR/STTR grants: roughly 6,000 Phase I awards per year give $50k-$300k to test ideas across AI, biotech, clean energy, and aerospace. Phase II can reach $2 million. The money is non-dilutive, so you keep all your equity and IP.
There are about 6,000 Phase I awards given out every single year. If you're working in AI or biotech, clean energy or aerospace, you name it, there's likely an opportunity. Phase I grants typically run from $50,000 all the way up to $300,000 at times to prove out your feasibility, while Phase II will allow you to capture even up to $2 million with some opportunities to take your idea towards commercialization. And the best part? This is non-dilutive, meaning you keep your equity and your IP.
Applying for NIH SBIR in Jan 5, 2027? You Should Be Starting NOW. Here's why...
How to Get Invited to Apply for $305K in NSF SBIR Funding || Step-by-Step Guide
