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SBIR Phase I Grants for Disability and Rehabilitation R&D

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), through its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), is inviting small businesses to apply for Phase I SBIR grants focused on disability and rehabilitation R&D products. - Up to 10 grants available, each supporting a 6-month research project - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all eligible small businesses - Grants support research to assess the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of new concepts, topics, or ideas that improve the lives of people with disabilities - Eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration - Foreign entities are not eligible - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as the focus is on early-stage research and development - Notable requirement: Projects must be relevant to disability and rehabilitation innovation

Description

The Federal SBIR program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector and strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting Federal research and development needs. Specifically, ACL's SBIR program focuses on improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and development products generated by small businesses. Phase I grants are intended to conduct research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts. NIDILRR will make 10 grants with a 6-month project period and budget.

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