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Find similar grantsKY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program is sponsored by Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This program offers non-dilutive, reimbursable matching grants to Kentucky-based for-profit companies that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, aiming to bridge funding gaps and accelerate commercialization.
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SBIR STTR Matching Funds | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development ATTENTION: CED staff is currently reviewing recently passed legislation related to economic development activity. Please stay tuned for important updates. 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 $100,00 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.
For more information, please contact: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Fill out completely to submit your inquiry
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit companies based in or willing to relocate to Kentucky that are recipients of federal SBIR/STTR awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for Phase I, up to $150,000 per year for two years for Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program is funded by Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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