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Program period is 11/17/2022–06/30/2026 at 5:00pm. Deadline matches stored value.
Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This state-funded program provides matching grant funds to Illinois small businesses that have received federal Phase I or Phase II SBIR or STTR awards. The funding assists high-tech startups with ongoing research, development, and product commercialization.
This is particularly relevant for businesses engaged in robotics or advanced electric equipment development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses based in Illinois that have received a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II award from a participating federal agency within 12 months of applying to DCEO. The federal award must remain open/active at the time of application. For Phase I matches, a Phase II application must not have been submitted yet. For Phase II matches, at least 51% of the research described in the federal Phase II proposal must be conducted in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 per project for Phase I; up to $250,000 for Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program are due June 30, 2027. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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