NIST Announces 2021 SBIR Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has opened its 2021 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I funding program, offering up to $100,000 per project to support small businesses in research and development with commercialization potential. The program aims to advance measurement science and strengthen U.S. competitiveness through partnerships with industry, academia, and other federal agencies.
Key Areas of Focus:
– Quantum measurement science for next-generation atomic clocks and precision tools
– Other areas of measurement science to support U.S. industry and security
– Technologies for licensing and commercialization
The SBIR program encourages small businesses with strong research capabilities to apply, with a focus on projects that address specific NIST technical program areas. The deadline for applications is April 14, 2021. NIST’s SBIR program supports U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/02/nist-announces-2021-rd-opportunities-small-businesses
Keywords: Measurement, Standards, Innovation, Metrology, Precision
