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NEWS | Senate Advances SBIR, STTR Reauthorization Plan with Support from NSBA, SBTC
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) commend the Senate for reaching a unanimous agreement to reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs, with continued passage expected in the House.
3 days ago


NSBA-SBTC PRESS | Agreement Reached to Restart SBIR, STTR Innovation Programs
NSBA and SBTC commend Congress for working to reach a viable solution to reinstate SBIR/STTR funding - critical funding for small-business research, development, and innovation, creating life-saving drugs and technologies.
Feb 25


NEWS | Federal Science Funding Cuts Start to Hit Small Business Research and Innovation, SBIR/STTR Projects
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue urging Congress and the Administration to prioritize federal action to better support small-business innovation, research, and technology development, including immediate action to reinstate SBIR/STTR programs.
Feb 6


NEWS | NSBA, SBTC Support Congress' Efforts to Protect Small Business Access to DOE Research Funding
At an urging from NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC), this week, Congress stepped in to stop a policy that would have quietly shut small businesses out of DOE research funding, restoring fairness, predictability, and access for America’s innovators.
Jan 31


NEWS | SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Gains Momentum with NSBA, SBTC Push as Congress Exchanges Proposals
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) are continuing to urge Congress to act to pass the House-approved H.R. 5100 or a long-term plan for reauthorization of the critical SBIR/STTR small-business research and innovation programs.
Jan 14


NEWS | New Study Confirms SBIR/STTR Programs Deliver Big Wins for Small Business, Support from NSBA, SBTC
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue urging support for SBIR/STTR programs on Capitol Hill and across the country.
Jan 12


NEWS | SBIR/STTR Funds Lapse Drags On, Putting America’s Small Business Innovators at Risk
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue to urge Congress to formally act on reinstatement of funds and longer-term reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs - critical research and technology development programs supporting small-business innovators.
Jan 6


PRESS | SBIR / STTR-Supported Medical Innovations Generate $60+ Billion in Annual Revenue
NSBA and SBTC stand strong with small business, fighting to reinstate SBIR/STTR funds, urging Congress to act to reauthorize these critical funds driving innovations and research programs today.
Dec 17, 2025


NEWS | Space Force Signals Support for NSBA, SBTC Small Business Funding Fight for SBIR, STTR, Innovation Programs
NSBA and SBTC continue urging Congress and lawmakers in Washington to reinstate the SBIR/STTR programs, ending ongoing threats to our nation's critical defense systems, including Space Force and the Department of Defense.
Dec 15, 2025


NEWS | Congressional Urgency Grows to Restart Critical Small Business SBIR/STTR Innovation Funding - NSBA and SBTC Priority Issues
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue to urge Congress to act to reinstate the SBIR/STTR programs, applauding recent efforts to revive the critical innovation and development funds.
Dec 12, 2025


NEWS | NSBA, SBTC Priorities for SBIR/STTR Support More Than $60b in Life-Saving Drugs and Medical Devices
NSBA and the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue to urge Congress to act to reinstate the SBIR/STTR programs, which provide critical funds to small-business researchers and innovators driving life-saving technologies.
Dec 10, 2025


NEWS | SBIR/STTR Programs Still Lapsed as NDAA Week Lands on Capitol Hill, Big Questions for Small Business Remain
NSBA and the Small Business Technology Council urge Congress to act to reinstate SBIR/STTR funds, including options to work in the reauthorizations in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Dec 8, 2025


SBTC | NSBA Small Business Technology Council Discusses SBIR/STTR in Special Member Webinar
NSBA and SBTC continue to lead the fight for reauthorization and permanency for the SBIR/STTR programs, which are critical small-business research funds driving life-changing technology and innovation - watch this special member webinar discussion any time.
Nov 26, 2025


NEWS | SBTC Chair Discusses SBIR/STTR Lapse, Work for Small Business with NSBA in Recent Interview
NSBA and SBTC continue leading advocacy urging Congress to reinstate the critical SBIR/STTR funds for small-business research and innovation.
Nov 17, 2025


NEWS | SBIR/STTR Reauthorization at Standstill as Government Set to Reopen - NSBA, SBTC Small Business Advocates Sound the Alarm
Stand with NSBA and the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) in our fight to ensure reauthorization and permanency for SBIR and STTR programs - critical research and innovation funds for the nation's most important economic community.
Nov 12, 2025


NEWS | STTR Plays a Critical Role for Small Business in Rural and Underserved States
NSBA's Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continues to be a key driver for SBIR and STTR programs across the country, including rural and underserved states.
Nov 5, 2025


ACTION ALERT | NSBA Urges Small Business to Fight for SBIR, STTR Programs
Small-business owners, including NSBA members, are developing critical technologies with SBIR/STTR funds - urge Congress to extend these crucial programs.
Sep 29, 2025


NEWS | House Passes 1-Year Extension for SBIR/STTR, NSBA Priority Issue for Small Business
SBIR/STTR are critical programs to small business, and NSBA continues to support permanency for these important causes.
Sep 16, 2025


NEWS | Congress Continues Support for Small Business, SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorizations and Grants
SBIR/STTR program reauthorizations and grants continue to remain critical to NSBA members and the small-business community for its place in developing crucial technology serving of American households.
Jul 30, 2025


NEWS | NSBA SBTC Chair Publishes SBIR STTR Small Business Op-Ed in National Defense
NSBA is privileged to work with its Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) to ensure SBIR and STTR funds, as well as seats at the table for America's most important economic community.
Jul 22, 2025
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