National Institute of Standards and Technology SBIR Program

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National Institute of Standards and Technology SBIR Program

Mary Clague NIST SBIR Program Manager

SBIR Fall Conference

New Orleans, LA

November 7, 2011

NIST Mission

Subject Areas

• Bioscience & Health • Information Technology

• Building and Fire Research • Manufacturing

• Chemistry | Math | Physics • Materials Science

• Electronics & Telecommunications • Nanotechnology

• Energy • Public Safety & Security

• Environment/Climate • Quality

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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 3-Phase Program

Phase 1: Feasibility study Up to $90,000 6-month award

Phase 2: R&D activities Up to $300,000 2-year award May require prototype creation and testing Commercialization plan required

Phase 3: Commercialization phase Use of non-SBIR funds

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FY 2012 Changes/Goals

- Reduce number of subtopics

- 2-step evaluation of Phase 1 proposals

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NIST Program Timeline

Solicitation Release Date: Early Nov 2011

Phase 1 Proposals Due: Late Jan 2012

Phase 1 Contracts Awarded: July 2012

Phase 2 Contracts Awarded: August 2012

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NIST SBIR Subtopics

Subtopics

Two types of Subtopics in NIST SBIR Solicitation:

1. Regular (R) subtopics addressing NIST R&D needs

2. Technology transfer (TT) subtopics identify commercially promising NIST technologies and gaps that delay commercialization

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Proposal Evaluation

Phase 1 - Step 1Technical merit, Innovation, Responsiveness Quality of facilities and personnel Commercialization potential

Phase 1 - Step 2

Potential to meet NIST program prioritiesEconomic impactSBIR Program priorities (manufacturing, energy efficiency, minorities, HUBZones, etc.

Phase 2Similar to Step 1 for Phase 1, but greater emphasis on commercial potential

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NIST SBIR Awards

The NIST SBIR program awards contracts Specific and focused subtopics

Required progress reports and payment schedule are specified in the contract

The number of awards is based on available funding

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Program History

Phase 1Fiscal year Subtopics Proposals Awards

2011 34 123 14

2010 49 202 7

2009 42 161 28

Phase 2Fiscal year Subtopics Proposals Awards

2011 (2010 Phase 1) 7 5

2010 (2009 Phase 1) 25 7

2009 (2008 Phase 1) 22 20

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Contact

Mary Clague, NIST SBIR Program Office

mclague@nist.gov

301-975-4188

NIST SBIR website: www.nist.gov/sbir

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