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, the nation’s largest pool of non-dilutive, early-stage funding for small businesses developing advanced technologies. Reauthorization includes key reforms to strengthen due diligence and national security requirements and promote the commercialization of SBIR/STTR-funded technologies.
The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by SBA in coordination with participating federal agencies, including:
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Department of Education
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services, including National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Transportation
- Department of War, including Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation
SBA looks forward to working with agency partners to communicate the release of solicitations, implement program changes, and strengthen the program to maintain national competitiveness. Please continue to monitor this newsletter, agency-specific communications, and SAM.gov for programmatic and solicitation updates.
SBA Announces 2026 America’s Seed Fund Week
America’s Seed Fund Week will take place virtually May 12 – 14, 2026. This free online event connects America’s Seed Fund with the entrepreneurs building advanced technologies and the organizations that support them.
2026 America’s Seed Fund Week
May 12-14, 2026
What to Expect:
- Opportunities to connect directly with federal agency representatives
- Educational programming on navigating America’s Seed Fund and the over $5 billion per year in non-dilutive funding, the nation’s largest pool of non-dilutive funding for early-stage technology development
- Details on program changes from the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act and how companies can prepare
- Resources, tools, tactics, and ideas on how to start and further your SBIR/STTR innovation journey
Registration is open now.
