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This bill extends the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through fiscal year 2026. SBIR and STTR are federal funding programs that support small businesses engaged in research and development, helping them advance innovative technologies and commercialize scientific research. The bill specifically extends multiple aspects of these programs, including phase flexibility (allowing businesses more adaptability in research stages), commercialization readiness programs for civilian agencies, accelerated awards, a Phase 0 pilot program, administrative assistance, performance standards, commercialization assistance pilot programs, a due diligence program, participation of military research and educational institutions, and a budget calculation pilot program. By changing various sections of the Small Business Act and consistently replacing references to "fiscal year 2025" or "September 30, 2025" with "fiscal year 2026" or "September 30, 2026", the bill ensures continued support and funding for small businesses' innovative research and development efforts across multiple federal agencies for an additional year.

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