STTR Archives

Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and Director, Department of Defense, Administrator Kelly Loeffler (Small Business Administration) attend a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency event at DARPA Headquarters, Arlington, Va., April 29, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)

‘America’s seed fund’ is being revamped for modern warfare

Senior U.S. officials shed new light on their plans for the SBIR/STTR programs after a funding lapse and major reauthorization.

Apr 29, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

SBIR Mills are draining America’s innovation fund

Needed changes to the SBIR program by the INNOVATE Act can help seed growth of key emerging tech companies and move away from subsidizing permanent research houses…

Sep 8, 2025 By David Rothzeid

Pennsylvania Ave going towards US Capitol in Washington DC. (Getty Images)

Modernize SBIR and STTR to fuel America’s innovators

The SBIR and STTR programs must evolve to keep pace and drive improved results.

Aug 22, 2025 By David Rothzeid Zach Beecher