Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST SBIR 02
Apply for 2016 NIST SBIR 02
- The DOC-NIST in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program – Phase II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2016 and posted on Feb 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II opportunity is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding announcement under the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) that supports small businesses in moving promising Phase I research toward real-world commercialization. This Phase II competition is not open to the general public; it is specifically a follow-on opportunity for companies that already received a NIST SBIR FY 2015 Phase I award. In other words, eligibility is limited to those prior NIST Phase I awardees, and the Phase II proposal must be a continuation of the same project line of work that was started and proven feasible in Phase I.
The purpose of Phase II is to deepen and mature the research and development effort that showed technical merit and commercial potential during Phase I. Where Phase I typically focuses on feasibility and early proof-of-concept, Phase II is positioned as the R&D or prototype development stage. The central idea is to take what was demonstrated at a small scale and push it toward something more complete, validated, and market-ready, such as a functional prototype, improved performance metrics, testing and verification results, or other development milestones that increase the likelihood of successful commercialization.
Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive Phase II application that lays out the proposed research plan in detail. While the notice does not list every required attachment in the summary text, the emphasis is that Phase II proposals must clearly outline the work to be performed, how the Phase I results support moving forward, and how the Phase II effort will advance the technology toward practical use. Because Phase II is explicitly tied to commercialization potential, the application is expected to connect the technical plan to a plausible path to market adoption, whether through product development, licensing, strategic partnerships, or other routes that translate R&D outputs into economic and societal impact.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that NIST may have an ongoing role in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as involvement in monitoring progress or collaborating on certain aspects consistent with federal assistance rules. Each award can be up to $300,000 total, with a period of performance of up to 24 months. The announcement does not specify an overall award ceiling for the program in the provided text, nor does it list the anticipated number of awards, but it does clearly cap the maximum size and duration of any individual Phase II award.
The timeline information provided indicates the opportunity was created and posted on February 18, 2016, with an application closing date of May 5, 2016. The program is identified under CFDA number 11.620, and the funding opportunity number is listed as 2016 NIST SBIR 02. After the Phase II work concludes, there is also a required follow-up: one year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee must report on commercialization activities. This post-award reporting requirement underscores that NIST is not only funding technical development, but also tracking whether the funded innovations are making progress toward actual market use, customer adoption, revenue generation, or other meaningful commercialization outcomes.
In practical terms, this opportunity is designed to bridge the gap between early feasibility research and a more mature prototype or validated technology, using targeted federal support to help prior NIST SBIR awardees reduce technical risk and strengthen their commercialization prospects. It is a continuation mechanism for projects that already cleared an initial competitive screen in Phase I and are ready for a larger, longer development effort aimed at producing tangible, commercially relevant results.
FY 2016 NIST SBIR Phase II (2016 NIST SBIR 02) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), within the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). It supports small businesses in advancing promising SBIR Phase I research toward real-world commercialization.
2) Is this Phase II competition open to the general public?
No. This Phase II competition is not open to the general public. It is a follow-on opportunity only for companies that already received a NIST SBIR FY 2015 Phase I award.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to prior NIST SBIR FY 2015 Phase I awardees. The Phase II proposal must be a continuation of the same project line of work that was started in Phase I and shown to be feasible.
4) Does the Phase II project have to be related to the Phase I project?
Yes. The Phase II proposal must continue the same line of work initiated in Phase I, building directly on the Phase I results and feasibility demonstration.
5) What is the main purpose of Phase II in this program?
Phase II is intended to deepen and mature the research and development that demonstrated technical merit and commercial potential during Phase I. It is positioned as an R&D and prototype-development stage that pushes a small-scale demonstration toward something more complete, validated, and market-ready.
6) How does Phase II differ from Phase I?
Phase I typically focuses on feasibility and early proof-of-concept. Phase II focuses on more extensive R&D or prototype development, such as improving performance metrics, completing testing and verification, and reaching milestones that strengthen readiness for commercialization.
7) What kinds of outcomes is Phase II trying to produce?
The program description emphasizes progress toward tangible, commercially relevant results. Examples mentioned include a functional prototype, improved performance metrics, testing and verification results, or other development milestones that increase the likelihood of successful commercialization.
8) What type of award is used to provide funding?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NIST may have an ongoing role beyond providing funds, such as monitoring progress or participating in project collaboration in ways consistent with federal assistance rules.
9) What is the maximum award amount?
Each Phase II award can be up to $300,000 total.
10) How long can the project period last?
The period of performance can be up to 24 months.
11) Does the opportunity specify the total program funding or number of awards?
No. Based on the information provided, the announcement does not specify an overall program award ceiling or the anticipated number of awards. It does clearly cap the maximum size and duration of each individual Phase II award.
12) What must be included in a Phase II application?
Applicants must submit a comprehensive Phase II application that lays out the proposed research plan in detail. While the summary does not list every required attachment, it emphasizes that proposals must clearly describe the work to be performed, explain how Phase I results justify moving forward, and show how Phase II will advance the technology toward practical use.
13) How important is commercialization in the Phase II proposal?
Commercialization is central to Phase II. The application is expected to connect the technical plan to a plausible path to market adoption, such as product development, licensing, strategic partnerships, or other routes that translate R&D outputs into economic and societal impact.
14) When was this opportunity posted, and what is the deadline?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 18, 2016. The application closing date is May 5, 2016.
15) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is 2016 NIST SBIR 02.
16) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is identified under CFDA number 11.620.
17) Is there any post-award reporting requirement related to commercialization?
Yes. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee must report on commercialization activities. This reflects NIST tracking whether innovations progress toward market use, customer adoption, revenue generation, or other meaningful commercialization outcomes.
18) What is the overall intent of this Phase II opportunity in practical terms?
It is designed to bridge the gap between early feasibility research and a more mature prototype or validated technology. It provides targeted federal support to prior NIST SBIR awardees to reduce technical risk and strengthen commercialization prospects by extending development work beyond Phase I.
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