Agency Resources
Review Reverse Pitch Videos, Agency 1-Pagers, and Agency Pitch Decks to learn more about the government agencies responsible for disbursing $4 Billion in Non-Dilutive Funding from America's Seed Fund!
Department of Defense (DOD)
The Department of Defense (DoD) mission is to translate technology needs into opportunities to leverage the innovation potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs, incentivize transition and commercialization, and foster a collaborative environment across the DoD, federal agencies, industry and academia.
DOD SBIR/STTR website: defensesbirsttr.mil
Department of the Army
The mission of U.S. Army is to deploy, fight, and win our Nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the Joint Force.
Army SBIR/STTR website: armysbir.army.mil
Department of the Navy
The mission of the Department of Navy (DoN) SBIR/STTR Programs is to deliver small business innovative technology solutions to the Naval warfighter.
Navy SBIR/STTR website: navysbir.com
Department of the Air Force/AFWERX
The mission of AFWERX is to invest in emerging technologies to broaden defense opportunities and expand Air Force and Space Force capabilities - transforming the national security innovation base for defense.
AFWERX SBIR/STTR website: afwerx.com/sbirsttr
AFWERX: Agency Reverse Pitch Deck
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health and social services.
HHS NIH SEED SBIR/STTR website: seed.nih.gov
Department of Energy (DOE)
The mission of the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) is to ensure U.S. security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative S&T solutions.
DOE SBIR/STTR website: science.osti.gov/sbir
National Science Foundation (NSF)
The mission of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote the progress of science, to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare, and to secure the national defense.
NSF SBIR/STTR website: seedfund.nsf.gov
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The mission of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to empower all small business communities to imagine, build, and utilize revolutionary technologies to drive the NASA and the national economy to reach new heights.
NASA SBIR/STTR website: sbir.nasa.gov/
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Mission: With honor and integrity, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
DHS SBIR/STTR website: sbir.dhs.gov
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.
USDA SBIR/STTR website: nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/sbir-sttr
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is to deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movement of people and goods.
DOT SBIR/STTR website: volpe.dot.gov/work-with-us/small-business-innovation-research
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to promote U.S. Innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
NIST SBIR/STTR website: nist.gov/sbir
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts; to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.
NOAA SBIR/STTR website: techpartnerships.noaa.gov/sbir/
Department of Education (ED)
The mission of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
ED SBIR/STTR website: ies.ed.gov/sbir
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment.
EPA SBIR/STTR website: epa.gov/sbir
