General SBIR Cohort: Coaching and advice are provided on an individual and customized basis depending on the targeted federal agency. The coaching covers the technical and budget proposal, commercialization advice, and other requirements. A SBIR/STTR Accelerator Project Pitch is required to receive coaching and assistance.
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Commerce
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Education
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (SBIR/STT)
Department of Energy: Minnesota firms interested in DOE SBIR/STTR funding are strongly encouraged to apply to the free DOE SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance program. The Phase 0 Technical Assistance Program is aimed at increasing the number of high-quality SBIR/STTR proposals submitted by first-time applicants to the DOE by eligible small businesses in selected states. Minnesota is an eligible state. Dawnbreaker, a third-party provider to the DOE SBIR/STTR Program Office, delivers assistance to eligible small businesses.