S. 3971Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

What the bill would do

This act reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. (The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service. Last updated May 20, 2026.

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