SBIR/STTR & TABA
TIV is dedicated to strengthening the American innovation commercialization ecosystem and leveraging the potential of American entrepreneurs and inventors. Our services are meticulously designed to offer comprehensive support, ensuring that small businesses can tap into state and federal funding for tech commercialization. We also extend our support to federal and state agencies and universities in commercializing their intramural and extramural research. Our agency-facing services are all-encompassing, from conducting outreach, particularly for underserved demographics, to bolstering the applicant pipeline, and facilitating the SBIR/STTR journey. With TIV, you can rest assured that you will receive the support you need at every stage of your commercialization journey.
Background - SBIR/STTR & TABA
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, established in 1982, and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, established in 1992, have been pivotal in providing innovative US businesses with substantial funding.
From 2018 to 2022, these programs collectively awarded more than $17 billion USD, averaging approximately $3.4 billion USD per year. This significant financial support is a clear indication of the substantial opportunities available for innovative businesses, and we are here to guide you in accessing these funds.​SBIR/STTR funding is non-dilutive, providing essential financial support without requiring entrepreneurs to relinquish equity or incur debt. This allows businesses to strengthen their financial positions and retain full control while accelerating product development and innovation. However, securing this non-dilutive R&D funding is highly competitive and complex. Applicants must write effective proposals, ensure their projects are built for success, adhere to application guidelines, follow submission protocols, and maintain compliance during project execution. TIV offers expert assistance to entities pursuing SBIR/STTR or other government program funding. Our 360-degree program covers applications' technological and business model aspects across numerous domains and helps applicants meet the administrative requirements of various agencies.
Illustrative TABA Services
Funding Available
SBIR/STTR funding is non-dilutive, providing essential financial support without requiring entrepreneurs to relinquish equity or incur debt. This allows businesses to strengthen their financial positions and retain full control while accelerating product development and innovation. Typical awards range from about $150,000–$275,000 in Phase I for feasibility studies, $750,000–$2 million in Phase II for prototype development, and variable amounts in Phase III depending on commercialization pathways and follow-on funding sources. However, securing this non-dilutive R&D funding is highly competitive and complex. Applicants must write effective proposals, ensure their projects are built for success, adhere to application guidelines, follow submission protocols, and maintain compliance during project execution. TIV offers expert assistance to entities pursuing SBIR/STTR or other government program funding. Our 360-degree program covers applications' technological and business model aspects across numerous domains and helps applicants meet the administrative requirements of various agencies.
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The Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) program, established under the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of 2019, enhances the commercialization outcomes of SBIR and STTR awards by funding external expertise in business planning, market research, and technology transition. Depending on the phase and agency, TABA support typically ranges from approximately $6,500 to $50,000 per award, offering critical resources to maximize the impact and market readiness of federally funded innovations.
Why TABA?
TABA bridges the critical gap between federally funded R&D and market-ready commercialization by funding specialized external expertise in technology scaling and market validation.
See how TIV can help you obtain TABA funding to actualize the potential of your innovation(s).
