Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST SBIR 02
Apply for 2014 NIST SBIR 02
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2014 Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, September 23, 2014. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on September 23, 2014.. (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).
- Accredited institutions of higher education, non profit organizations, and commercial organizations that are organized and operated in the United States and its territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP) opportunity was a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) discretionary funding competition designed to strengthen the commercialization outcomes of companies participating in NIST's SBIR program. Instead of funding additional laboratory R&D directly, TCAP focused on providing structured technical and business engagement activities that help SBIR awardees move from successful Phase I and Phase II project results into real-world products, services, customers, and revenue. The core idea was to give SBIR-funded small businesses practical commercialization support and targeted expertise so they could identify the best pathways to market and increase the odds that federally supported innovations would transition into commercially viable offerings.
NIST planned to fund TCAP through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period rather than a hands-off grant. Under this model, the selected TCAP recipient would work closely with NIST and directly with NIST SBIR Phase I and/or Phase II recipients. The recipient organization would deliver commercialization assistance that blends business guidance with relevant technical insight, helping companies evaluate market opportunities, refine go-to-market strategies, clarify product positioning, validate customer needs, understand competitive landscapes, and address typical barriers to commercialization such as regulatory issues, manufacturing and scale-up challenges, partnership development, and investor readiness. The goal was not generic mentoring, but actionable support and resources aligned with each SBIR project's technical direction and commercialization potential.
Eligibility for the TCAP award was open to U.S.-based organizations capable of providing this kind of assistance, including accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations organized and operated in the United States and its territories. Importantly, the opportunity was not itself an SBIR award to a small business for research; it was an outreach and assistance program (CFDA 11.620, covering science, technology, business, and/or education outreach) intended to serve multiple NIST SBIR awardees by delivering commercialization support at scale. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, at least as a baseline requirement in the posted summary information.
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2014 and closed on September 23, 2014. Electronic applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date, while paper applications had to be physically received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The funding opportunity number was 2014 NIST SBIR 02, and the official title was "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP)." The announcement was archived on October 23, 2014. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement document, NIST listed Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, as the contact (phone: 301-975-5718).
In practical terms, this grant opportunity was aimed at selecting an organization with demonstrated capability in technology commercialization, entrepreneurship support, and technical-business advising, and then using that organization as a commercialization partner to NIST. The expected outcome was an improved rate of successful transitions from SBIR-funded R&D into commercial products and services, stronger commercialization plans among Phase I and Phase II awardees, and clearer, better-supported routes to market for innovations emerging from NIST's SBIR portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIST SBIR Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP)
What is the NIST SBIR Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP)?
TCAP was a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) discretionary funding opportunity designed to improve commercialization outcomes for companies participating in NIST's SBIR program. Rather than funding more laboratory R&D, TCAP focused on providing structured commercialization assistance to help SBIR awardees turn Phase I and Phase II results into real products, services, customers, and revenue.
What problem was TCAP meant to address?
TCAP was intended to increase the likelihood that federally supported SBIR innovations would successfully transition from research results into commercially viable offerings. The program targeted common commercialization gaps by providing practical guidance and targeted expertise to SBIR-funded small businesses.
Was this opportunity an SBIR research grant for small businesses?
No. This opportunity was not an SBIR award to a small business to perform research. It was an outreach and assistance program intended to serve multiple NIST SBIR Phase I and/or Phase II recipients by delivering commercialization support at scale.
What type of funding instrument did NIST plan to use for TCAP?
NIST planned to fund TCAP through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial government involvement during the project period, with the selected recipient working closely with NIST rather than operating under a hands-off grant model.
Who was expected to work with whom under TCAP?
The selected TCAP recipient organization was expected to work closely with NIST and directly with NIST SBIR Phase I and/or Phase II recipients. The recipient would act as a commercialization partner, delivering assistance aligned with each SBIR project's technical direction and commercialization potential.
What kinds of activities and support were TCAP funds intended to provide?
TCAP focused on structured technical and business engagement activities, including actionable commercialization support and targeted expertise. This included helping SBIR awardees evaluate market opportunities, refine go-to-market strategies, clarify product positioning, validate customer needs, assess competitive landscapes, and address barriers such as regulatory issues, manufacturing and scale-up challenges, partnership development, and investor readiness.
Was the program focused on generic mentoring, or project-specific support?
The goal was not generic mentoring. The opportunity described support that was actionable and tailored, aligned with the technical direction and commercialization potential of each SBIR project.
Who was eligible to apply for the TCAP award?
Eligibility was open to U.S.-based organizations capable of delivering the described commercialization assistance. Eligible organization types included accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations organized and operated in the United States and its territories.
Did applicants need to be a small business to apply?
Not necessarily. The eligible applicants included universities, nonprofits, and commercial organizations, as long as they were U.S.-based and capable of providing commercialization assistance to NIST SBIR awardees.
What was the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 11.620 and was described as covering science, technology, business, and/or education outreach.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The posted summary information indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a baseline eligibility or competitiveness requirement.
What was the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number was 2014 NIST SBIR 02. The official title was "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technology Commercialization Assistance Program (TCAP)."
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2014 and closed on September 23, 2014.
What were the submission deadlines for electronic applications?
Electronic applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 23, 2014.
What were the submission deadlines for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be physically received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 23, 2014.
Was the announcement later archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on October 23, 2014.
What was the main objective of TCAP for NIST SBIR awardees?
The objective was to help SBIR-funded companies move from successful Phase I and Phase II results into commercialization, including real-world products and services, customers, and revenue, by improving commercialization plans and clarifying routes to market across NIST's SBIR portfolio.
What kinds of commercialization barriers did TCAP aim to help companies overcome?
The opportunity highlighted several common barriers, including regulatory issues, manufacturing and scale-up challenges, partnership development, investor readiness, and related obstacles that can prevent promising SBIR results from reaching the market.
What outcomes did NIST expect from selecting a TCAP recipient?
NIST expected improved rates of transition from SBIR-funded R&D into commercial products and services, stronger commercialization plans among Phase I and Phase II awardees, and clearer, better-supported pathways to market for innovations emerging from NIST's SBIR portfolio.
Who was the contact person for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement?
NIST listed Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, as the contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement document. Phone: 301-975-5718.
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