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Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

USA119th CongressS-1660| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act seeks to significantly improve the commercialization outcomes of projects funded by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It mandates that peer reviews for these programs consider the likelihood of commercialization and include at least one reviewer with commercialization expertise, ensuring a stronger focus on market viability from the outset. The bill also extends the authority for all federal agencies to utilize phase flexibility for fiscal years 2025-2027, allowing for more adaptable funding mechanisms, with specific caps on the percentage of funds that can be used this way. A key provision requires each federal agency participating in SBIR/STTR to designate a Technology Commercialization Official . This official will guide awardees in commercializing technologies, advocate for promising projects, and coordinate with other agencies to identify market pathways. The bill also enhances Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) by allowing award recipients to select their preferred assistance, adding cybersecurity services, and increasing funding limits to $6,500 for Phase I and $50,000 for Phase II projects. Furthermore, it integrates I-Corps participation by requiring agencies to offer this option to awardees and allowing TABA funds to cover associated costs. To measure effectiveness, the legislation mandates an annual Commercialization Impact Assessment report. This report will track various metrics for successful SBIR/STTR companies, including federal awards, revenue, external investment, mergers, spin-outs, and patents. Finally, the bill directs the Small Business Administration to collaborate with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish a prioritized patent examination program for SBIR/STTR recipients, alongside outreach efforts for intellectual property protection and scam prevention.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2127
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3109
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1396
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act
May 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3239
Introduced in House
May 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2127
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3109
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1396
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • May 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3239
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3239: Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

USA119th CongressS-1660| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
The Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act seeks to significantly improve the commercialization outcomes of projects funded by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It mandates that peer reviews for these programs consider the likelihood of commercialization and include at least one reviewer with commercialization expertise, ensuring a stronger focus on market viability from the outset. The bill also extends the authority for all federal agencies to utilize phase flexibility for fiscal years 2025-2027, allowing for more adaptable funding mechanisms, with specific caps on the percentage of funds that can be used this way. A key provision requires each federal agency participating in SBIR/STTR to designate a Technology Commercialization Official . This official will guide awardees in commercializing technologies, advocate for promising projects, and coordinate with other agencies to identify market pathways. The bill also enhances Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) by allowing award recipients to select their preferred assistance, adding cybersecurity services, and increasing funding limits to $6,500 for Phase I and $50,000 for Phase II projects. Furthermore, it integrates I-Corps participation by requiring agencies to offer this option to awardees and allowing TABA funds to cover associated costs. To measure effectiveness, the legislation mandates an annual Commercialization Impact Assessment report. This report will track various metrics for successful SBIR/STTR companies, including federal awards, revenue, external investment, mergers, spin-outs, and patents. Finally, the bill directs the Small Business Administration to collaborate with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish a prioritized patent examination program for SBIR/STTR recipients, alongside outreach efforts for intellectual property protection and scam prevention.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2127
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3109
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1396
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act
May 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3239
Introduced in House
May 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2127
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3109
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1396
    Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act


  • May 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3239
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3239: Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted