DoW SBIR/STTR 2031: Reauthorization Changes and What It Means for You
On April 13, 2026, the President signed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Fiscal Year 2031.
APEX is hosting a focused, expert-led webinar to cut through the noise and give small businesses and academic researchers the clarity they need when pursuing DoW funding. This is not a SBIR 101 session; they are diving straight into what is new, what has shifted, and what you can do right now to set yourself up for success.
The panel featuring experienced DoW SBIR/STTR advisors will walk through the key provisions of reauthorization (including the new Strategic Breakthrough program), impacts on small businesses and universities, and practical next steps. A live Q&A will follow the presentation.
Whether you are an active awardee, exploring DoW SBIR for the first time, or a university research partner, this webinar will give you the context and confidence to move forward.