ELIGIBILITY:
Small Business Concern
Current or recent Phase II
No previous STRATFI/TACFI for the same technology
KEY DETAILS – STRATFI:
Helps companies bridge the “Valley of Death”
Accelerates transition from prototype into operational capability
Aligns technology with acquisition strategies while attracting private capital
FUNDING:
$3–15 million in SBIR/STTR funding
Matched by $6 – $45 million in government/private investment
84% of STRATFI companies have transitioned to Phase III
PERFORMANCE:
Up to 48 months
KEY DETAILS – TACFI:
Supports tactical innovations with shorter transition timelines
FUNDING:
$375,000–$2 million
1:1 cost sharing
69% of TACFI companies have transitioned to Phase III
PERFORMANCE:
Up to 24 months