About Additional
Technical and Business Assistance Funding
​Technical And Business Assistance (TABA) funding is available to SBIR awardees. The purpose of this funding is to help SBIR/STTR participants:
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Make better technical decisions on SBIR/STTR projects
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Solve technical problems that arise during SBIR/STTR projects
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Minimize technical risks associated with SBIR/STTR projects
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Commercialize the SBIR/STTR product or process, including intellectual property protections​​
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Our TABA Services Include
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Intellectual property protection strategy
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Market research/customer disc
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Regulatory strategy consulting
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Financial plan review
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Technology marketing materials
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Commercialization plan review
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Manufacturing consultations
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and much more....​​​
How the Tributary Insights
TABA Program Works
Tributary Insights provides personal support to our clients.
All plans are customized to the firm and are provided throughout the duration of the SBIR project.
Features include:
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​Initial meetings which identify gaps (virtual)
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Identification of additional TI consultants that might be needed
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Personal coaching​, proposal and commercialization reviews, and more

How to Apply for TABA Funds
A request for TABA funding is made when submitting a Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposal.
SBIR requires a Letter of Commitment from the chosen provider to be provided at the time of proposal submission. ​​Instructions can be found within the SBIR solicitation document.
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Tributary Insights can send you a Letter of Commitment within 24 hours of submission deadline so you won't miss out on the extra funding.
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Reach out to us for further information.
Agency TABA Funding Limits
