Stacy Chin explains why SBIR reviewers downgrade applications that don't detail proprietary technology or IP. Without specifics, they can't assess competitive advantage or impact. If you can't disclose your IP, SBIR funding may not be right for you.
And while these are very valid concerns, if you cannot provide enough details in your SBIR application, this makes it crazy challenging for the reviewers to properly evaluate the competitive advantage and the broader impacts of your innovation. And for these reasons, that will also impact your score. So if your startup has a proprietary technology or IP that you do not want to disclose in an application, then pursuing SBIR funding may not be a good fit for you.
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