START 2025 is closed. START 2026 opens Feb. 1!

MA-based companies that have won an SBIR Phase 2 within the past 5 years are eligible for this competitive grant. Applications are scored by independent reviewers according to business potential and plan.

The 2026 application window will open on Feb. 1.

Awardees: please log in at the left to check status. 

KEY DATES:

Application window closes: February 24

Judging period complete: March 20

Winners announced: April 2025