Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
What is TABA?
The Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) provides an opportunity for small businesses that have been awarded a SBIR or STTR program to receive additional funding over and above the SBIR/STTR grant to use towards commercialization of their innovation. This additional funding can be provided directly to the SBIR/STTR awardees to contract with their own vendors and consultants for commercialization purposes. Sophic has extensive experience in helping companies bring their technologies to market by first understanding the needs of the market and then making sure that the technology meets the needs of their users safely and effectively.
SBIR/STTR awardees can use their TABA funding for a variety of services, including, but not limited to:
- Assistance with Market Research
- Market Validation
- Development of Regulatory Plans
- Minimizing Technical Risks
- Risk Analysis
- User Testing
- And More!
How much funding can small businesses receive through TABA?
Agency | Phase I | Phase II |
DoE | $6,500 | $50,000 |
DoD | $6,500 | $50,000 |
DoT | $6,500 | $50,000 |
DHS | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NASA | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NSF | N/A | $50,000 |
NIST | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NIH | $6,500 | $50,000 |
USDA | $6,500 | $50,000 |
How can businesses apply for TABA?
Most agencies require SBIR/STTR applicants to request TABA during the time of proposal or application submittal. Refer to the solicitation for specifics regarding TABA support.
How can Sophic Synergistics help me commercialize my innovation?
Our portfolio of services have been proven to positively shake up the market and allow you to bring your best product forward in the market place.
Our services include:
- Business Strategy
- Market Research
- Regulatory Guidance & Acceptance
- End User Interviews
- Product Development Consultation
- Market Entry Strategy