06/01/2026
SBIR and STTR funding has been reauthorized through 2031, creating more long-term certainty for innovative companies investing in research and development.
But one of the biggest shifts is not the extension itself.
The focus is increasingly moving toward commercialization, scalability, and real-world deployment of technology.
For startups and R&D-heavy businesses, this creates an opportunity to think beyond funding alone and build a broader innovation finance strategy.
Many companies do not realize that qualifying technical development activities may also create R&D tax credit opportunities when structured properly.
Federal funding and tax incentives often work together, not separately.
TaxTaker helps companies identify qualifying activities, evaluate incentive opportunities, and support claims with audit-ready documentation while working alongside your CPA.
Send us a message to see if your projects may qualify.