2019 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase 1

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) anticipates the release of the 2019 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I solicitation on or about January 15, 2019The purpose of the SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Department research and development needs, increase the commercial potential of Department-supported research results, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation.Phase I is to determine, insofar as possible, the scientific or technical merit of ideas submitted under the SBIR program. The proposal should concentrate on Research/Research & Development (R/R&D) that will establish the feasibility of the technological approach, a prerequisite for further Department support in Phase II. Awards are for periods up to 8-months in amounts up to $200,000.Firms with strong R/R&D capabilities in education technology in the priority areas listed are encouraged to participate. The 2019 priority areas consist of either:1. R/R&D of education technology products used by students or teachers (or other instructional personnel) in authentic education settings; or2. R/R&D of education technology products for use by infants, toddlers, or students with or at risk for disabilities, or teachers (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members) in authentic early intervention or special education settings; or3. R/R&D of education technology products for use by school administrators in authentic education settings or in early intervention or special education settings.Products must fall in one of these three priority areas (not