Small Business Innovations Programs (SBIP)

• The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) provides extensive DoD program information, helpful contact information, and important updates.
  • The future BAA schedule
  • Open topics

• The Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR Program website provides useful information regarding the programs as well as useful information regarding awards.

• The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training is required for all SBIP companies to reinforce the importance of Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity for safeguarding information. Find more information on CMMC training .

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training is highly recommended for all SBIP companies. Review the CUI Training.

• Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP) certification is required of all SBIP companies in order to obtain technical data. Find more information on EJCP certification .

• Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) training is now required for all SBIP companies. View the FOCI training course .

1. Click “Profile/Dashboard” in the top right and then click “Sign Up” from the dropdown menu.
2. Follow the instructions to sign up for an account. Descriptions of the account types are provided below each option.
3. Verify your email by entering the code sent to the email address you provided when signing up.
4. Log in to Project Spectrum by clicking “Profile/Dashboard > Login” in the top right.
5. Hover over “Courses” in the Navigation Bar, and then select “FOCI” from the dropdown listing.
6. Copy the provided password.
7. Click on the “Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)” course, which will open a new browser tab.
8. From the new tab, log in to Encite.io using your email address and the copied password.
9. Enroll in the course and click “Enter” to begin.

For Project Spectrum registration or access assistance, please email support@projectspectrum.io. 

• If you suspect Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in a SBIR or STTR project, report it. For resources and information on reporting FWA, visit:

SBA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Department of War SBIR/STTR Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Department of War Office of Inspector General FWA Hotline