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SBIR/STTR Funding and Match - KY Innovation Incubators and Accelerators Incubators and Accelerators Investment and Matching Funds SBIR/STTR Funding and Match KY Innovation offers comprehensive programs to help companies apply for, win and match federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts. The SBIR/STTR programs are known as America's Seed Fund for good reason.
They provide a vital source of non-dilutive capital in the form of federal grants and contracts for promising technologies, while allowing innovators to maintain intellectual property and positioning them well to receive private follow on funding. KY Innovation can be a key partner in helping you compete. To learn more about the federal SBIR/STTR programs, visit sbir.
gov . KY SBIR/STTR MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM Innovators that receive SBIR or STTR awards can benefit from additional funding to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II, as well as to speed up the commercialization process. The Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Award Program is a non-dilutive, reimbursable grant, awarded on a competitive basis.
The grant will match up to $100,000 for a Phase I project, and up to $150,000 for a phase two project. Applicants must be recipients of a SBIR/STTR award, a for-profit company, and based in, or willing to re-locate to, Kentucky. Kentucky offers two Matching Funds application windows per year.
The Spring round is usually open March through April, while the Fall round is usually open September through October. Application windows are open for eight weeks. This website will be updated at the beginning of each application window.
Information about the program is included in the guidelines below. Applicants need to follow the application instruction requirements for the correct open round and submit the full application with supporting documents to FEDERAL SBIR/STTR SUPPORT The SBIR/STTR programs provide valuable funding, but are often complex and challenging to navigate. We can help.
Along with our partners, we offer a range of free, expert services to educate and assist with grant application and submission. PROPOSAL ACCELERATORS & INCUBATORS KY Innovation partners with the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and its Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) and APEX Accelerator, providing agency specific accelerator and incubator programs to prepare companies for federal SBIR/STTR funding.
Department of Defense Accelerator United States Department of Agriculture Accelerator National Institute of Health Incubator National Science Foundation Incubator In addition to guidance on preparing your application, KSEF administers Kentucky's Micro-Award to companies pursuin SBIR/STTR funding. These awards, previously referred to as Phase 0, can cover costs associated with preparing a federal proposal.
To learn more about micro-Awards or to set up a consulation about possible funding visit KSEF's website KY SBIR/STTR MATCH AWARDEES: Dr. Hailiang Zhang Hitron Technologies Describe your SBIR/STTR project and what your company does or will do? The… KY SBIR/STTR MATCH AWARDEES: Dalton Shaull and Eric Pahl Company: OmniLife Describe your SBIR/STTR project and what your company does or will do?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Recipients of a federal SBIR/STTR award, for-profit companies, and based in, or willing to re-locate to, Kentucky. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for a Phase I project, up to $150,000 for a Phase II project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Award Program is funded by KY Innovation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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