SBRI competitions have a three phase structure:
- Phase 1 is intended to show the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the proposed concept;
- Phase 2 is intended to develop and evaluate prototypes or demonstrators from the more promising technologies identified in Phase 1; and
- Phase 3 allows for a period of extended testing for the most promising potential solutions, where this is desirable.
At Phase I, a number of suppliers are selected by an open competition process to develop their solutions to the specific needs identified by the contracting authority. Development work within Phase 1 is funded up to 100% of justified cost or to a stated maximum value.