Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II 2025: Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program announces solicitation #91990025R0004 for Direct to Phase II awards. This solicitation seeks proposals from eligible small businesses to prepare existing, evidence-based educational innovations for large-scale implementation and commercialization. Awards of $1,000,000 will be granted for two-year projects, with a goal of transitioning these innovations into widely deployed, sustainable education technology products. Up to three awards are anticipated in 2025. Critical requirements include a detailed plan for full-scale product development, a pilot study demonstrating scalability and consistent outcomes with prior research, a comprehensive commercialization plan including market analysis and funding strategies, and up to five letters of support outlining potential commercial pathways. Proposals must also include a budget totaling $1,000,000, with at least 50% allocated to the prime contractor, and comply with all data security and clearance requirements. The submission deadline is January 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Notice ID

275b8a2fa05347e5b82584435ef3ecc6

Solicitation Number

91990025R0004

NAICS Code

541720

Classification Code

AF11