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Innovation Matching Grants (IMG) Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (NYSTAR). This program aims to grow small businesses and support new technology development in New York State by providing matching funds for federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. It also provides technical assistance resources.
Innovation Matching Grants Program (Round 5) is sponsored by Empire State Development (NYSTAR). This program provides matching grants to New York-based small businesses that have received funding from the federal government's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The grants provide additional support for commercialization services not covered by federal awards. The program supports various strategic technology areas, including artificial intelligence.
The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026 includes a dedicated grant topic for artificial intelligence in cell culture media and process development, offering up to EUR 150,000 per year for up to 3 years. The program accelerates innovation through collaborative research, early engagement with industry experts, and translation of novel ideas into practical solutions. In 2026, priority areas also include in-vitro models for neuroinflammatory diseases (EUR 250,000/year for 2 years) and innovative approaches to contaminated materials remediation (EUR 150,000/year for 2 years). The two-stage application process begins with non-confidential submissions, followed by deep-dive workshops where finalists collaborate with Merck scientists and managers to jointly optimize proposals. The AI-specific grant focuses on applying machine learning and AI to optimize cell culture media formulation, bioprocess parameter optimization, and manufacturing quality control.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (NIH) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). These programs provide non-dilutive funding to U.S. small businesses for research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies that align with NIH's mission to improve health. This includes health IT solutions with strong commercialization potential.
Governor Hochul's September 10 solicitation offers up to $25 million in capital grant funding for a Downstate semiconductor design center. Phase 1 concept papers are due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The eligibility language excludes for-profit chip firms as prime applicants and the geography excludes everything north of Putnam County. Here is who can actually win this, and how the consortium should be built.
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