About the Washington APEX SBIR/STTR Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are federal research and development programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). You can learn more about the overall programs here at SBIR.gov.
The Washington APEX Accelerator SBIR Program focuses on the Department of Defense SBIR program. We offer no-cost proposal guidance for Phase 1 applicants for any of the DOD component agencies.
If you are interested in applying to a DOD SBIR program register with APEX to be assigned an advisor.
Washington APEX Accelerator can help with:
- Understanding the DOD SBIR program and the DoD process
- Linking you to other no-cost or low-cost resources
- Providing technical proposal reviews
- Providing assistance with other non-dilutive R&D funding opportunities such as OTAs
Links to Other Defense Innovation Programs:
- Defense Innovation Unit: The DIU provides funding opportunities to develop more mature innovations that can solve operational challenges at scale
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: DARPA has funding opportunities for both small and large tech firms
- Challenge.gov: A federal prize competition for innovators
- Federal Labs: Innovators have opportunities to transfer tech out of a federal lab for the purpose of commercialization or partner with a lab for an STTR proposal
Washington APEX Partner links
The Washington State APEX Accelerator Program partners with state resources in order to provide a full array of support.
Some of our partners include:
- Northwest Tech Bridge assists innovators who are interested in working with the Navy
- The Life Science Washington Institute provides support to life science innovators and start ups
- Small Business Development Centers provides assistance with commercial market research, financial planning and more.
- Impact Washington helps manufacturers with job training, cyber security trainings and much more.
- MEP Center for Advanced Technology Solutions (CATS-West) helps innovators solve production issues through facilitated relationships.
Questions?
Contact Grady Smith, gsmith@thurstonedc.com
News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program
Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) funding is available to small businesses working on cutting edge technology. Your Washington APEX Accelerator SBIR Program can provide assistance with DOD, DOT, NASA and Department of
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News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program
Q&A With Grady Question: Should a new high-growth tech startup pursue SBIR or STTR? Answer: For most new businesses, SBIR is the better default. A
News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program
Q&A With Grady Question: Can a foreign-owned company participate in SBIR or STTR? Answer: Foreign-owned companies can participate in a limited way. While they will not qualify as a prime awardee,
News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program
Q&A With Grady Question: “My business is only seeking SBIR grant funding opportunities, so why would I need a CAGE code? Isn’t that only required for DoD contracts?”
