Stacy L ChinFounder, KeepYourEquity · I get the government to write you checks

SBIR Funding Options for Non US Citizens

24 Oct 2024 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:35

In this brief segment, Stacy Chin explains that non‑U.S. citizens may work on SBIR‑funded projects, but only as employees of the small business; they cannot be direct recipients of SBIR award money. To do so, they generally need appropriate work visas or other employment authorisation. Chin also notes that individual federal agencies may impose additional eligibility rules or restrictions on the use of SBIR funds for non‑U.S. personnel, meaning that requirements can vary beyond the baseline SBIR policy.

Chapters

instead. Non-U.S.-based citizens can participate in SBIR-funded projects as employees of the small business, but they can't directly receive the SBIR funds. Additionally, non-U.S.-based citizens may be subjected to certain restrictions and requirements, such as obtaining a work visa or work authorization, in order to work for SBIR-funded small business. It's worth noting that some other federal agencies may have additional eligibility requirements or restrictions whether or not SBIR funding are allowed to be used on non-US citizens.