To be eligible for funding, institutions must fulfill some requirements: They must be located in the US. They must meet one of three definitions: Be a nonprofit college or university Be a domestic nonprofit research organization Be a federally funded R&D center (FFRDC)

Find the Opportunity (Solicitation) on SBIR.Gov for which you'd like to apply. You may also find the Opportunity (Solicitation) on FedBizOpps. Each Agency has their own proposal submission guidelines, so the steps for submitting proposals may differ. Companies should determine their eligibility status before application. How to register your company:....

This can be a difficult question to answer, and there is a lot to consider. Companies should consider whether they can dedicate the time and talent to writing a lengthy proposal, whether they have the skills required, and whether they can afford a consultancy. They should consider the internal opportunity....