About us

The Innovation Development Institute, as part of the small group which developed the original SBIR concept, long-time advocate for this important technology development resource and keeper of the SBIR record, has invested significantly in the development of its proprietary, database-grounded, analytical system called SBIR ASSETs - Access SBIR-STTR Scientific Engineering Talent system.

Tapping into the considerable wealth of technical talent among participants in the federal Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) has proven to be a useful, value-adding resource. However, while those with technology seeking responsibilities in larger firms have become aware of SBIR as a collaborative resource, being able to determine on a timely and cost effective basis which SBIR Awardees are doing what work that is of potential interest to the larger firm is a significant challenge. Through the Innovation Development Institute’s proprietary databases, larger firms can access the most relevant SBIR Awardees to meet their business requirements.