The SBIR Training Program is an Arizona Commerce Authority-structured program of training and technical assistance enabling high-growth potential small technology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIR/STTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in PhaseIII. SBIR is a highly competitive program equipping small businesses with the funds needed to begin technology commercialization: ◾Phase I ($150,000) awards establish the technical merit, feasibility and commercial potential of the proposed R&D project. ◾Phase II (up to $1,000,000) awards continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. ◾Phase III awards fund the commercialization of technology.