Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IA 2025: Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Solicitation #91990025R0002, seeks Phase IA proposals for $250,000, nine-month contracts to develop prototypes of novel education technology products. Proposals must address pressing educational needs with ground-breaking, high-risk, high-reward approaches, focusing on prototypes for which little or no prior development exists. Successful Phase IA awardees are eligible for a $1,000,000 Phase II award in 2026. A critical requirement is demonstrating the product's independence from existing technologies and a clear plan for commercialization, supported by letters of support. The proposal must include a detailed work plan with research questions, sample descriptions, and data analysis procedures for pilot testing and concept testing. A minimum of 66 2/3% of the Phase IA budget must be allocated to the small business.

Notice ID

e34942e885634e42a2a907bcc4b3c676

Solicitation Number

91990025R0002

NAICS Code

541720

Classification Code

AF11