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ACCEL‑KS Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce. Provides state matching funds to help early‑stage Kansas entities leverage federal SBIR/STTR awards for commercialization.
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Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program - Kansas Department of Commerce Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Corporate & Professional Services Food Processing and Manufacturing Energy & Natural Resources Explore New Opportunities at Upcoming KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in February’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26. Gamechangers & Champions Event to Feature Startup Pitch Competition, Networking The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with NXTUS, Inc. and KU Innovation Park, announced today it will host Gamechangers & Champions 2026: Bracket Bash for Innovators and Angels in March. Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new grant opportunities through the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program. Upper Floor Housing Coming to Two Kansas Main Street Communities Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced two Kansas Main Street communities have been awarded funding through the Residential Opportunities On Main Street (ROOMS) program. Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation Find a Job, Job Seeker Services, Employer Services Plan your trip to Kansas. Places to visit, things to do. Order a free Travel Guide. Exporting Programs & Services, Investment, Reshoring Resources for your move to Kansas. Kansas Small Business Office Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Corporate & Professional Services Food Processing and Manufacturing Energy & Natural Resources Kansas Small Business Office Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program Fueling Kansas Innovation from Lab to Launch SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) matching is a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansans to leverage federal funding and research and development opportunities more effectively through strategic partnerships that help companies enhance their global competitiveness while strengthening the state’s role in advancing national and domestic security. 2025 Funding Opportunities Phase 0 Support — We help you craft a winning federal
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Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program - Kansas Department of Commerce Gov.
Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Corporate & Professional Services Food Processing and Manufacturing Energy & Natural Resources Explore New Opportunities at Upcoming KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in February’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.
m. to 5:00 p. m.
Thursday, February 26. Gamechangers & Champions Event to Feature Startup Pitch Competition, Networking The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with NXTUS, Inc. and KU Innovation Park, announced today it will host Gamechangers & Champions 2026: Bracket Bash for Innovators and Angels in March.
Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new grant opportunities through the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program.
Upper Floor Housing Coming to Two Kansas Main Street Communities Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced two Kansas Main Street communities have been awarded funding through the Residential Opportunities On Main Street (ROOMS) program.
Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation Find a Job, Job Seeker Services, Employer Services Plan your trip to Kansas. Places to visit, things to do. Order a free Travel Guide.
Exporting Programs & Services, Investment, Reshoring Resources for your move to Kansas.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses, researchers, early‑stage companies in Kansas Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Community Development Block Grant: Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). State-administered HUD funds specifically for establishing or expanding transitional recovery housing services for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $750,000; eligibility guidance Indiana local units of government (who may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofit recovery residence operators). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Tribal Education Department Grant Program is sponsored by Interior Department; Indian Affairs Bureau. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE, we) is proposing to renew an information collection without change. Action: Notice of information collection; request for comment. Published in the Federal Register on 2026-01-22. Federal Register document number: 2026-01190. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information See Federal Register notice for funding amount details.; eligibility guidance See Federal Register notice for complete eligibility requirements. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $250,000; eligibility guidance Businesses, researchers, early‑stage companies in Kansas
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Kansas Small Business Office Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Corporate & Professional Services Food Processing and Manufacturing Energy & Natural Resources Kansas Small Business Office Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program Fueling Kansas Innovation from Lab to Launch SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) matching is a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena.
The program will enable Kansans to leverage federal funding and research and development opportunities more effectively through strategic partnerships that help companies enhance their global competitiveness while strengthening the state’s role in advancing national and domestic security.
2025 Funding Opportunities Phase 0 Support — We help you craft a winning federal proposal with expert coaching, technical review, and up to $3,000 in proposal development funding (50% match). Phase I Matching — When you win a federal SBIR or STTR award, Kansas provides up to $25,000 in matching funds — giving you additional runway to refine prototypes, hire talent, and prepare for Phase II commercialization.
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) are federal programs that invest over $4 billion annually in small businesses solving America’s hardest problems. Kansas small businesses have already brought nearly $200 million in federal research investment into our state through the SBIR and STTR programs.
Now, the Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program builds on that success—fueling groundbreaking technologies in aerospace, health, energy, and advanced manufacturing, while keeping R&D, talent, and jobs right here in Kansas. From GPS to life-saving vaccines, some of the most transformative technologies began as SBIR-funded projects.
These programs give small businesses — not just big corporations — the chance to compete for federal research dollars, test breakthrough ideas, and move them toward market. The challenge: Competing for SBIR/STTR funding is complex. And even after winning, early-stage companies often need additional support to reach commercialization.
That’s where Kansas Commerce comes in. We close the funding gap between innovation and implementation — so more Kansas companies can win, grow here, and contribute to our state’s innovation economy.
✓ Kansas-based business or researcher ✓ Fewer than 500 employees ✓ Developing novel technology in a federal SBIR/STTR priority area ✓ Ready to compete for (or have won) federal Phase I funding General Eligibility (All Applicants) Be a for-profit small business headquartered in Kansas . Meet all federal SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements . Conduct at least 51% of Phase I research activities in Kansas .
Maintain 51% of operations within the state of Kansas for the duration of the project. Not receive concurrent funding that duplicates Kansas Phase 1 matching funds without KDC approval. Must meet Phase I eligibility requirements.
Must work with a grant writer or principal investigator with demonstrated experience in SBIR/STTR or other federal grant writing proposals. Funds may only be used for professional services related to preparing a Phase I proposal . Must have received official notification of a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award.
Applications must be submitted within the active federal Phase I project period .
Research and development (R&D) activities Equipment and instrumentation Contractual or consultant services Regulatory and compliance costs Intellectual property and legal costs Market research and commercialization planning Indirect costs/overhead (up to 15%) Funds may not be used for: General business operations or unrelated R&D Marketing, sales, or general advertising activities Purchase of land or real estate Repayment of existing debts or prior obligations Entertainment or non-project-related travel Lobbying or political activities Phase 0 Applications will be accepted starting October TBD, 2025 and will be awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.
All applicants must first be vetted and recommended from the FAST Program, a support center, or must be working with a consultant/grant writer. Phase I Applications will be accepted in two rounds throughout the year. Round 1 application will be open from October TBD, 2025 through November 7, 2025.
Round 2 applications will be open from April 1, 2026, to May 8, 2026.
Applicants must submit the following: Completed application form (available at [KDC website link]) Documentation of Kansas business registration and headquarters location Federal SBIR/STTR eligibility confirmation ( self-certification and/or federal application materials) Contract, invoice, or letter of engagement with consultant, grant writer, PI Scope of work and budget for proposal development Copy of official federal Phase I award notification Federal submission package with scope of work and budget KDC reserves the right to: Verify the accuracy of all information provided.
Reject individuals or firms that do not meet minimum qualifications. Maintain and publish an optional public list of pre-approved grant writers/PIs for applicants to reference. Awards will be distributed on a reimbursement basis unless otherwise approved.
Recipients must submit progress and expenditure reports as required by KDC. Any unspent funds must be returned to Kansas Department of Commerce. Download Program Guidelines Brandon Hutton, Director of Innovation Development and Programming Applications are now open for Kansas innovators ready to compete for federal SBIR/STTR funding — or who have already won and need matching support to maximize their impact.
The Kansas SBIR/STTR Report Card SBIR/STTR Snapshot (All-Time) Metric Value Total Awards 610 Total Funding $193. 1M Unique Companies 146 Kansas-based firms Most Recent Award Year 2025 Average Award Size $316,555 Phase Awards Total Funding Phase I 424 $51. 3M Phase II 186 $141.
8M Top Federal Agencies Funding Kansas Innovation Agency Awards Total Funding Department of Defense (DoD) 197 $67. 3M Health & Human Services (NIH, etc.) 171 $66.
6M National Science Foundation (NSF) 59 $15. 3M NASA 48 $15. 2M Department of Energy (DOE) 40 $14.
1M Top Kansas Companies by Total SBIR/STTR Funding Company Total Funding KALScott Engineering, Inc. $17. 2M Pinnacle Technology, Inc.
$16. 9M Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc. $16.
8M NanoScale Materials, Inc. $14. 5M Edge Enterprises, Inc.
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1M In-Person – 11am | Groover Labs, Wichita 334 N Saint Francis Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 In-Person – 10:30am | Innovate24, Manhattan 1880 Kimball Ave STE 120, Manhattan, KS 66502 In-Person – 10:30am | KU Innovation Park, Lawrence 2029 Becker Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047 Kansas SBIR/STTR Support Network Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer (785) 496-0771 [email protected] Manager, Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships (785) 207-8361 [email protected] Director of Innovation Development and Programming (785) 480-8554 [email protected] Venture and Investments Manager (785) 266-1289 [email protected] Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation Find a Job, Job Seeker Services, Employer Services Plan your trip to Kansas.
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