Summary
- Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Fiscal Year 2031.
- The reauthorization comes after a brief lapse and was signed into law by President Trump on April 13, 2026, under the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, S. 3971.
- This move is expected to create new opportunities for small businesses in innovation and technology transfer.
- Stakeholders will need to meet new diligence expectations as part of the program's renewed framework.
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