Welcome to U.S. DOT’s Small Business Innovation Research Program

U.S. DOT's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards contracts to small businesses to pursue research on and develop innovative solutions to our nation’s transportation challenges.

U.S. DOT's SBIR 16.1 Award Recommendations Have Been Announced

Please visit the 16.1 Phase I Recommendations for Award to view those selected from our 16.1 Solicitation.

The Next DOT SBIR Solicitation Will Open in Fall 2016

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