America’s Seed Fund

America’s Seed Fund, also known as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, is a government initiative in the United States that provides early-stage funding and support to innovative small businesses and startups. The program is administered by various federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense (DoD), and more.