Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer
Turn your SBIR/STTR innovation into a commercialization strategy
Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding can provide eligible SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees with specialized support to help move federally funded technologies toward the marketplace.
Work with UC Riverside's Office of Technology Partnerships and EPIC to develop a customized commercialization strategy aligned with your technology, market and SBIR/STTR project.
What is TABA?
TABA provides SBIR/STTR companies with access to specialized technical and business expertise beyond the core research and development activities supported by their award. Depending on the agency and solicitation, TABA funding may be used for commercialization-focused activities such as market research and validation, intellectual property strategy, regulatory and manufacturing planning, product sales and other specialized business assistance.
How UCR Can Support Your Commercialization
Technology & Market Validation
Technology assessment, product validation, market research, competitive analysis and customer discovery
Commercialization Strategy
Product-market fit, business model development, go-to-market strategy and commercial roadmapping
Business Development
Customer partnerships, corporate partnerships, research partnerships, pilot opportunities and sales strategy
Funding & Investment Readiness
Investor readiness, fundraising strategy and preparation for venture growth
IP & Regulatory Strategy
Intellectual property strategy and guidance navigating relevant regulatory considerations
Operations & Scale-Up
Manufacturing planning, operations, leadership, founder/team development and strategies for scaling
A Customized Approach to TABA
Your commercialization needs are unique. Your TABA support should be, too.
UCR'S EPIC works with applicants to identify the technical and business challenges most relevant to their commercialization pathway. Our team then works with the applicant to develop a customized Statement of Work outlining the services appropriate for the company's technology and SBIR/STTR project.
Upon award, EPIC provides and manages the identified support, connecting companies with appropriate expertise while reducing the administrative burden of identifying and managing individual consultants.
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Why Work With UCR?
650+
Technology startups supported
21
Senior advisors
$166M+
Raised by clients through venture capital and non-dilutive SBIR/STTR grants
Our advisors bring experience spanning technology commercialization, startup development, corporate leadership, fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships and venture scale-up - including Fortune 100/500 backgrounds and successful venture liquidity events.
TABA Funding
Phase I
Up to $6,500 Per Project
Phase II
Up to $50,000 Per Project
Depending on the federal agency, TABA funding may be incorporated into the award budget or provided in addition to it. Not all agencies offer TABA, and requirements vary by solicitation.
Our team can help you understand the TABA requirements associated with your target agency and solicitation.
Ready to Explore TABA Support?
Planning an SBIR/STTR application? Talk with us early.
Our team can help assess your commercialization needs, determine whether TABA may be appropriate for your project and develop a customized scope of support.