For more than two decades, Larta Institute has partnered with leading federal agencies—including NIH, NSF, USDA, DOE, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and DOD—to translate publicly funded research into deployable solutions across health, sustainability, advanced materials, and climate resilience.
Through our Technical & Business Assistance (TABA) and Commercialization Assistance programs, we support innovators navigating regulatory pathways, market entry, and capital readiness—ensuring that federally funded discoveries move beyond the laboratory and into practical application.
Rather than treating federal R&D support as an isolated starting point, Larta positions it as part of a continuous translation pathway connecting discovery to deployment. We help ensure publicly funded innovation reaches the marketplace—and the communities it is intended to serve.
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How much TABA funding can you receive?
See the current list for TABA amounts by agency, but be sure to ask for the latest update, including whether TABA amounts are over and above your funding threshold or included in your maximum. We’ll help you figure it out to submit your application.
Agency | Phase I ($) | Phase II ($) |
|---|---|---|
DoE | $6,500 | $50,000 |
DoD | $6,500 | $50,000 |
DoT | $5,000 | $13,000 |
DHS | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NASA | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NIH | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NIST | $6,500 | $50,000 |
NSF | $6,500 | $50,000 |
USDA | $6,500 | $50,000 |
Our portfolio of 30+ products & services for startups has been designed & proven for over 30 years to accelerate the translating of R&D ideas into successful enterprises.
Our bench of highly experienced subject-matter experts works 1:1 with companies to deliver our products, customized to your stage of growth and specific goals.
Browse & apply to join our open-enrollment TABA programs for SBIR/STTR government grant awardees.
Collaborate 1:1 with an expert Larta ‘Principal Advisor’ during the TABA program. We have a team of 125+ highly experienced mentors.
Larta’s network includes some of the most forward-thinking startups, investors, businesses, philanthropists, community organizations, and government agencies.
Our innovation platform & ecosystem power our startup programs to accelerate new science & technology — by providing a unique combination of connections, resources, and funding.
Through our programs, the pipeline of early-stage ideas we identify and select receive the nurturing they need, with access to specialized expertise, tools, and guidance, ensuring these concepts evolve from ideas into practical solutions.
Our ecosystem provides innovators with a supportive network that includes government bodies, industry leaders and academic institutions. This network not only offers resources but also valuable connections and partnerships, fostering an environment where innovative solutions can thrive and gain traction.
Funding is the engine of American innovation. Through a strong mix of financial support—including non-dilutive funds, grants, and loans—Larta and its partners help groundbreaking solutions get the backing they need to grow, scale, and drive real progress in energy, technology, and industry.
Because Larta is a network-centric organization, they are as strong as their network, and what's more, they are very generous with their network...their network is in play and at the disposal of the SBIR companies in attendance.
