Providing commercialization, transition, and professional assistance to small businesses
What is Navy STP?
The Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP) supports the successful transition of Navy SBIR/STTR-funded technologies into military acquisition programs, commercial markets, or both.
Now over 25 years, the Navy STP serves as a platform for connecting SBIR/STTR-funded technologies with warfighters, government acquisition and technical personnel, prime contractors, system integrators, and other potential partners and collaborators. This DoN SBIR Program initiative takes a holistic approach to assisting participating small businesses in transitioning their innovative technologies that address the specific needs of the U.S. Navy. Through business mentoring, one-on-one coaching, marketing strategy development, marketing material creation, networking events, and promotional activities, the program provides comprehensive support to help small businesses navigate the complex transition process.
Funded by the DoN SBIR Program, all small businesses with active Navy-funded Phase II SBIR/STTR awards are eligible to participate in the program during the first or second year of their Phase II development and demonstration work. Navy STP participating small businesses achieve a 68 percent greater likelihood of transitioning their technology than those that do not participate.
Navy STP Snapshot
About the SBIR/STTR Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
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The Navy STP VTM provides additional information on Navy technology topics for small businesses participating in Navy STP.
See Our Technologies and Meet Our Experts
Throughout the year our companies and their technologies are featured at events across the country.
Our showcases promote mature technologies that are ready for transition from companies participating in Navy STP, connecting these small businesses with government and industry personnel. Throughout the year our companies and their technologies are featured at events across the country.
Spotlights
Navy STP Spotlights highlight the accomplishments of participating small businesses, featuring their innovative SBIR/STTR technologies and the impact they have achieved. From supporting Navy and DoD missions to reaching commercial markets, these stories illustrate the many ways small business innovation drives success.
Testimonials
Past participants discuss how the Navy STP program has assisted their transition efforts:
Success Stories
The Navy STP Success Stories feature small business innovations that have transitioned into technologies used by Sailors and Marines. These stories demonstrate how the SBIR/STTR programs foster innovation, build partnerships, and deliver new capabilities to the fleet.
