SBIR/STTR Partnerships

Partner with Innovation

Many small businesses earn SBIR/STTR awards but lack the capacity or connections needed to transition their technology into sustained federal programs. Agility Development Group bridges that gap — helping awardees form the right teams, develop market penetration strategies, build contract award documentation, and educate procurement personnel on the value of their innovation.

Partnership Support Services

End-to-end support for building partnerships that drive SBIR/STTR transition and long-term federal growth.

Partner Discovery & Matchmaking

Identify and connect with the right primes, integrators, or co-developers who complement your technology and strengthen your competitive position.

Teaming Strategy & Structuring

Define roles, responsibilities, and teaming arrangements that protect your IP while maximizing value for all partners and the government customer.

Joint Solution Development

Collaborate with partners to shape a unified technical approach that aligns innovation with mission needs and evaluator expectations.

Agency Alignment & Messaging

Craft partnership narratives and agency engagement strategies that clearly communicate the combined value of your team to government decision-makers.

Partnership Structuring & Negotiation

Support teaming agreement development, workshare negotiations, and contractual frameworks that set your partnership up for long-term success.

Solution/Contract Structure and Government Collaboration

Work with government stakeholders to define scope, contract structure, and documentation needed to move a partnered effort from concept to award.

Our Proven Process

Step 1

Opportunity Framing

Understand your technology, IP, and transition goals to identify the right partnership model and target agencies.

Step 2

Partner Identification

Leverage our network and market knowledge to surface qualified primes, integrators, and co-developers aligned with your solution.

Step 3

Engagement & Fit Assessment

Facilitate introductions, evaluate strategic alignment, and assess teaming compatibility before any commitment is made.

Step 4

Partnership Structure and Government Collaboration

Develop teaming agreements, define roles, and collaborate with government stakeholders to structure a contract path that works for all parties.

Why Agility?

Innovation Without the Overhead

We help small businesses punch above their weight by connecting them with the right partners — so you can compete on larger contracts without building a large infrastructure.

SBIR/STTR Experts + Growth Strategists

Our team understands both the technical nuances of SBIR/STTR programs and the strategic realities of building a sustainable federal business through teaming.

Team Builders with a Mission Focus

We don't just make introductions — we help build the relationships, agreements, and government alignment needed to turn a partnership into a winning contract.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a company partner on an SBIR/STTR rather than pursuing an award on their own?+

Partnerships allow businesses to combine complementary capabilities, share risk, and compete for larger or more complex awards that would be difficult to pursue alone. Teaming also signals to the government that your solution is integration-ready and supported by a broader ecosystem — which can be a significant differentiator.

Can a prime contractor use our SBIR/STTR technology in their proposal?+

Yes — under Phase III authority, primes can subcontract to SBIR/STTR awardees without competition, and can incorporate SBIR/STTR-developed technology into their own proposals. Agility helps structure these arrangements to protect your rights while creating value for all parties.

We're a small business without an existing network. Can you still help us find partners?+

Absolutely. That's exactly what we do. We leverage our relationships across the federal contracting ecosystem — primes, integrators, and agency contacts — to surface partnership opportunities that match your technology and growth objectives.

What sets your service apart from competitors?+

Unlike firms that make introductions and walk away, Agility Development Group stays engaged through the full partnership lifecycle — from identifying the right fit to structuring the agreement and collaborating with government stakeholders. Our hands-on approach, built on more than two decades of real-world experience, ensures partnerships are built for contract success, not just opportunity awareness.

Find Your Next Partner. Grow Together.

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