SBIR/STTR Program 2025 News and Updates

This article from the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) provides a high-level overview of 2025 SBIR/STTR reauthorization. It outlines the major bills under consideration, key areas of proposed reform, such as stricter performance metrics and commercialization benchmarks.

SBIR/STTR Awards Remain Vulnerable to Foreign Influence

This article explores ongoing national security concerns about foreign influence, particularly from China, in SBIR/STTR-funded research. It highlights recent findings and the growing push from Congress and agencies, such as the DoD, to enhance vetting and implement stricter due diligence processes for awardees.

4 Answers to Key SBIR Questions in 2025

This blog post addresses questions about the future of the SBIR program, including whether it will be reauthorized, how leadership changes at NSF affect grant processes, and what businesses can expect if program reforms are enacted.

SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Bill Includes Many Big Changes

This article summarizes key features of the INNOVATE Act, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst, which proposes a three-year reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs with significant reforms. These include new performance thresholds for companies with multiple awards and requirements for commercialization outcomes. Also, Skinner compares this bill with alternative proposals aimed at expanding program access.