FARProposed Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs
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Summary
This regulation updates how the federal government awards research and development contracts to small businesses and startups. The changes aim to make it easier for innovative small companies to compete for government funding to develop new technologies and bring them to market.
Key Points
- 1Simplifies the application process for small businesses seeking federal research grants and contracts through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
- 2Makes it easier for small companies to partner with universities and research institutions to develop new technologies
- 3Allows small businesses to retain ownership of inventions they develop with federal funding, encouraging more companies to participate
- 4Creates clearer rules about how companies can commercialize (sell) innovations created through government-funded research
- 5Affects startups and small technology companies nationwide that want to work with federal agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health
Key Dates
Published
June 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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