The Department of Education is preparing to release a presolicitation for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB program in 2025, aimed at fostering the development of new education technology products. This opportunity invites eligible for-profit small businesses to submit proposals for contracts worth $250,000 to develop and evaluate a prototype component that integrates with an existing education technology product over a nine-month period. The SBIR program is crucial for stimulating innovation in the education sector, with a competitive selection process that historically awards only a small percentage of proposals. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be released around November 8, 2024, with proposal submissions due in early January 2025. For further inquiries, contact David Yadeta at david.yadeta@ed.gov or Dayna Myers at dayna.myers@ed.gov.