General FAQS

Direct to Phase II topics leverage technology readily available in the commercial market, not technology already under development with the government. Feasibility documentation for Direct to Phase II topics must be not be derived from prior SBIR/STTR work as that is work already under development with the government.  For a project already under development with

A traditional Phase II contract follows the award of a Phase I contract based on SME evaluations of the Phase II proposal. If you are an established company with direct customers and commercial sales, and you have a product that could be useful for the Soldier, you may skip Phase I and submit a Direct

The process for Phase II submissions has not changed, except for new solicitations released under the ASA(ALT) program since 2023. Per the Small Business Administration’s policy, any firm that receives a Phase I award is eligible to submit a Phase II proposal for that topic. For all current and future topics, if your firm receives a Phase I award,

Phase II focuses on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I. Traditional Phase II contracts provide continued research and development funding for successful Phase I projects and frequently result in the development of a prototype. Army SBIR Phase II contracts are typically a 12- to 18-month timeframe with awards up to $2M. Army STTR Phase II contracts are typically

Phase I is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation.  Army SBIR Phase I contracts are typically a three- to six-month timeframe with awards up to $250K. Army STTR traditional Phase I funds are typically a six-month timeframe with awards that are up to $204K. If you