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Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3415| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of an Innovation Voucher Grant Program by the Small Business Administration Administrator within 180 days of enactment. The program's core purpose is to award competitive grants to small business concerns , enabling them to cover a federal share of costs for technical assistance and services. These services must be purchased from eligible entities , such as institutions of higher education or nonprofit research labs, to advance the research, development, or commercialization of new or innovative products and services. The program aims to foster collaboration between small businesses and research institutions, facilitate access to capital-intensive infrastructure, and provide crucial technical expertise. Grants will range from $15,000 to $75,000 , with the federal share covering up to 75% for smaller grants and 50% for larger ones. Applications will be evaluated based on the novelty and feasibility of the proposed product or service and the necessity of the grant. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the program, with a small percentage allocated for administrative costs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3289
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-160
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1739
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
May 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9050
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3289
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-160
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1739
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • May 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9050
    Introduced in House

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9050: Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026

Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3415| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill mandates the establishment of an Innovation Voucher Grant Program by the Small Business Administration Administrator within 180 days of enactment. The program's core purpose is to award competitive grants to small business concerns , enabling them to cover a federal share of costs for technical assistance and services. These services must be purchased from eligible entities , such as institutions of higher education or nonprofit research labs, to advance the research, development, or commercialization of new or innovative products and services. The program aims to foster collaboration between small businesses and research institutions, facilitate access to capital-intensive infrastructure, and provide crucial technical expertise. Grants will range from $15,000 to $75,000 , with the federal share covering up to 75% for smaller grants and 50% for larger ones. Applications will be evaluated based on the novelty and feasibility of the proposed product or service and the necessity of the grant. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the program, with a small percentage allocated for administrative costs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3289
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-160
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1739
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
May 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9050
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3289
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-160
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1739
    Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2023


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • May 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9050
    Introduced in House
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9050: Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted