Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Funding OpportunityAnnouncement

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Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Funding OpportunityAnnouncement: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION This notice describes Phase I funding opportunities for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2008. This notice also includes some aspects of the Phase II process as reference information. Phase I opportunities are announced annually pursuant to the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-219), Small Business Innovation Research Program Reauthorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-554), the Small Business Research and Development Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-564), and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-50). Small businesses (see definition in Part III Eligibility Information) with strong research capabilities in science or engineering are encouraged to apply. Some topics may seek manufacturing-related innovations in accordance with Executive Order 13329, Encouraging Innovation in Manufacturing. The objectives of these programs include increasing private sector commercialization of technology developed through DOE-supported research and development (R D), stimulating technological innovation in the private sector, and improving the return on investment from federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. DOE will support high-quality research or R D on advanced concepts concerning important mission-related scientific or engineering problems and opportunities that are likely to lead to significant public benefit if the research is successful. Other than different eligibility requirements (see Part III Eligibility Information), the major difference between the SBIR and STTR programs is that STTR grants must involve substantial cooperative research collaboration between the small business and a single research institution (see definitions in Appendices/Reference Material at the end of this Notice). However, it should be noted that the SBIR program also permits substantial collaboration between the small business and other organizations, including research institutions. The difference is that in SBIR, the collaboration is optional, while in STTR, the collaboration is required and must be cooperative in nature.