NASA’s SBIR/STTR program switches to a Broad Agency Announcement in 2026 with phased appendices offering flexible proposal timing and reset limits.


NASA’s SBIR/STTR program switches to a Broad Agency Announcement in 2026 with phased appendices offering flexible proposal timing and reset limits.

Even with SBIR paused, small businesses still have abundant non-dilutive funding options through federal grants, state programs, accelerators, and competitions.

Some grant consultants push startups into long-term, a high-cost retainer—whether or not it makes sense for the work. We take a different approach.