The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1 million cash prize pool donated by Clover Network, Inc. (Clover), the competition is open to...
National Announcements
SBIR/STTR Programs Reauthorized; SBA Announces Return of America’s Seed Fund Week, May 12 to 14, 2026
Greetings, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to announce President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act into law, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through September 30, 2031. This reauthorization ensures the continuation of America’s Seed Fund,...
Join America’s Seed Fund in Raleigh, NC. See special discount codes below.
From March 10 – 12, pending SBIR/STTR reauthorization, America’s Seed Fund will head to the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, for the SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference. This three-day event provides a valuable opportunity to accelerate your innovation journey. SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference March 10-12, 2026 Raleigh Convention Center Program Details and...
Calling all innovators and experts to help fix the critical shortage of pediatric medical devices
The FNIH is inviting concept proposals for pilot demonstration projects that advance the development of pediatric medical devices under the Pediatric Medical Devices Public-Private Partnership (PMD-PPP). This RFI seeks innovative ideas that can help address unmet needs in pediatric care and accelerate translation from concept to impact. We welcome responses...
More than SBIR: Understanding the Many Ways to Engage with NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest biomedical research institute. Learn more about how the NIH can help innovators accelerate their new ideas and innovation. In this program, leaders from NIH will discuss the key elements of its mission to facilitate economic development. NIH has established itself...
SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities
Department of Defense (DoD) Funding Opportunities DoD SBIR 2025.4 Release 5: Nine topics – Army, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Release 6: Three topics – Army, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Release 7: Eight topics – Army, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Release 8: 68 topics – Army, U.S. Air...
NASA International Space cooperation
The International Space Station (ISS) Program’s greatest accomplishment is as much a human achievement as it is a technological one—how best to plan, coordinate, and monitor the varied activities of the Program’s many organizations. more info here
Department of Energy: Internships & Fellowships
At the Department of Energy (DOE), they offer several early-career programs for trainees, apprentices, recent graduates, and other early-career professionals as essential members of their highly skilled workforce. To help you discover DOE’s wide range of opportunities click here
National Science Foundation (NSF) funding search
The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to: Promote the progress of science. Advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. Secure the national defense. Their mission is carried...
NIH Research Funding Programs
Learn more about NIH research funding programs . For most NIH programs, there are three funding cycles per year. There are two main types of NIH research funding opportunities: Investigator initiated research is the most common NIH funding opportunity. The R01 is the NIH’s main funding mechanism . In general...