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Commercialization of Academic Research Innovations (Direct to Phase II)

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This contract focuses on scaling and commercializing educational innovations derived from academic research. The scope includes refining products, conducting market analysis, deploying pilot projects, and developing sustainable business models to ensure successful market entry and growth. The objective is to transform research outcomes into viable commercial products that can have widespread educational impact. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, targeting small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5 regulations. It is managed by the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office and is associated with NAICS code 541690, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. This initiative supports a direct progression to Phase II, emphasizing a focus on advancing innovations from proof-of-concept toward commercialization and broader market engagement.

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Scaling educational innovations through commercialization, market analysis, pilots, and sustainable business models.

Agency

Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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This scope was carved out of 91990026R0003.

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Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IA 2026: Solicitation

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Scale and commercialize education innovations from academic research through product refinement, market analysis, pilot deployment, and business model development.

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