Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
Technical And Business Assistance (TABA) funding is available to SBIR and STTR Phase 1 or Phase 2 awardees. The funding is to support non-R&D activities such connecting to technical expertise, intellectual property protections, business development strategies, cybersecurity assessments, market research and validation and more.
Applicants must request TABA funding at time of proposal submission.
Tributary Insights as Your TABA Partner
Below are a few examples of how we can use TABA funding to supplement your team until you are able to hire and train staff.
Phase 1 TABA: $6500 (over Phase 1 workplan - typically 6 - 12 months)
We suggest you use your TABA funding to strengthen your Phase 2 proposal. Activities could include:
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Phase 2 Proposal Strategic Planning
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Analyzing technical challenges faced in Phase 1 research
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Examining other markets for dual use opportunities
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Identifying additional team members and partners needed
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Assessing funding gaps
Phase 2 TABA: $50,000 (over 24 months. a few agency exceptions - see below)
Building a team while executing a detailed complex research and development project can be overwhelming. As your TABA provider, we are on call for a variety of support that can be executed as needed. A few examples of what might be helpful include:
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Pathway to Commercialization
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Update IP Strategies
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Identify supply chain gaps
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Creating a funding plan needed for transition
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Strengthening end user partnerships
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Workforce development, training and hiring
Other Assistance Might Include
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Assessing foreign involvement
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Reviewing regulatory plans
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Evaluating and addressing cybersecurity gaps
How the Tributary Insights TABA Program Works
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We connect with you ahead of proposal submission to take a clear look at your team and commercialization approach, identifying any gaps that could impact your application.
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If it makes sense to move forward together, we’ll provide a tailored letter for you to include in your request.
