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Phase IA 1: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I

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The Department of Education is forecasting approximately eight new Phase IA awards for the Small Business Innovation Research program in fiscal year 2027. These awards are specifically designated for the research, development, and prototyping of novel education technology products that have seen little to no previous development. As part of the requirements, awardees must execute a small-scale pilot study to verify the prototype's functionality and gather user feedback regarding its feasibility and potential to improve outcomes upon full development. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541720. Interested parties can coordinate with David Geary or the Small Business Office for further information. The forecast was posted on September 24, 2026, and focuses on fostering innovation within the educational technology sector through targeted small business grants.

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Education Department forecasting eight FY2027 SBIR Phase IA awards for novel education technology.

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Department of Education → Education, Department of

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

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David Geary

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Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred. In Phase I, the awardee must also conduct a small-scale pilot study of the prototype to demonstrate that it is functioning as intended and to demonstrate that users feel it could be feasible to use and worthwhile for improving outcomes after being fully developed. Anticipate an estimated 8 contracts for Phase IA new awards in FY2027.

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