Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
The STTR program is similar to SBIR but places a greater emphasis on collaboration between small businesses and non-profit research institutions (such as universities or federal labs). It encourages partnerships to facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge between the small business sector and academic or research institutions.
Phase I supports feasibility studies, similar to SBIR.
Phase II supports further research and product development with the goal of commercialization.
Phase III involves the transition of the technology to the marketplace, with private sector investment typically driving commercialization.