91990024R0011 SBIR Phase IB Questions and Responses 1.5.24.docx

This document provides details on a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB solicitation from the Department of Education. The solicitation seeks proposals for the development and evaluation of a new component to be integrated with an existing education technology prototype or product over eight months. Awards of $250,000 will be provided through contracts under the SBIR Phase IB program. Successful Phase I awardees will be eligible to apply for Phase II awards of $1,000,000 in 2025 to further develop and evaluate the component and integrated prototype over two years in preparation for commercialization. The submission deadline for proposals is January 18, 2024, with award notifications by April 17, 2024 and a May 1, 2024 start date for awardees. The solicitation is focused on priority area IB involving new components for existing education technology prototypes or products used by learners, educators, administrators or other school personnel.