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.
FY 24Navy Transitions (Phase IIIs)
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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
Highlight the success of Navy STP small business participants, featuring stories about Navy SBIR/STTR technology success from the small business perspective. There must be a link to a Navy SBIR/STTR award for any Spotlight. Companies that participated in the Navy STP at any point are eligible for a Spotlight article. Topics may include: Transition, including Phase Ills from the Navy,other branches of the DoD or other government agencies, Successful testing, Meeting an emerging need (such as COVID-19 supplies), Acquisition by another company, Success in the commercial market.
Testimonials
Past participants discuss how the Navy STP program has assisted their transition efforts:
Success Stories
Highlight the success of the Don SBIR Program based on obligated Phase III (non-SBIR funds) return on investment (ROl) when compared to the SBIR program investment (SBIR funds) and the benefit the Navy receives from these technologies, showcasing how and why the SBIR and STTR programs are building technologies used by Sailors and Marines.
