"From Seed Funding to Scale: U.S. Department of Education and Institute of Education Sciences’ Small Business Innovation Research (ED/IES SBIR) Program Impact Analysis (2012–2022)” report provides the first comprehensive impact analysis of the Department of Education’s Small Business Innovation Research (ED/IES SBIR) program, highlighting its role in driving innovation, commercialization, and workforce growth in the education technology sector.

This report analyzes the impact of $91.89 million in awards to 104 companies (2012–2022), finding that the program catalyzed the creation of widely adopted, research-based products, robust private-sector investment, and significant workforce growth. The evidence shows that targeted federal support not only drives innovation and commercialization but also delivers broad economic and societal benefits, demonstrating that continued and expanded commitment to this proven model yields significant returns for the economy, small businesses, and educational opportunity nationwide.​