MNSBIR, Inc. has catalyzed nearly $80M of SBIR/STTR investments for more than 100 startups and small businesses.
We specialize in assisting small businesses in Minnesota, helping them secure non-dilutive funding from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, as well as other federal funding opportunities.
Our core mission is to support seed, emerging, and established small businesses in accessing government funding to advance their high-risk, high-impact technologies into market-ready products and services, with both domestic and international market potential. We play a vital role in enabling the investment and commercialization of deep tech innovations by guiding creators to secure federal research and development funds. We bridge the gap between research and practical application, ensuring that innovative technologies or inventions achieve tangible impact and financial sustainability.
Operating on a model of free and confidential education and coaching, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of an SBIR/STTR project, from Phase I to Phase III – Commercialization. Leveraging our extensive knowledge, experience, and network, we empower firms to navigate the competitive and complex landscape of federal funding. With decades of proven expertise and strong relationships across the 11 participating federal agencies, we specialize in guiding qualifying firms through the process, making it less daunting and more manageable.
MNSBIR, Inc. operates as a 501(c)(3) organization, supported in part through a Federal and State Technology Partnership Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, a legislative appropriation grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and a financial contribution from the University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization, and the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship.