IES SBIR update: 2021 Phase I program proposals due Jan. 21

The Department of Education and IES Small Business Innovation Research program (ED/IES SBIR) has released two fiscal year 2021 Phase I solicitations.

Deadline for both solicitation proposals: January 21, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Education Phase I Solicitation requests proposals for up to $200,000 for 8 months for the research and development of prototypes of education technology products for students, educators, or administrators.
Special Education Phase I Solicitation requests proposals for up to $200,000 for 8 months for the research and development of prototypes of special education technology products for infants, toddlers, or learners with, or at risk for, disabilities, or educators (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members).

Information on the proposal requirements and the 2021 program priority areas is provided in the solicitations.