1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsLab2Launch Accelerator is sponsored by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. Offers structured support to Arkansas innovators seeking their first SBIR/STTR grant, including assistance with proposal preparation and submission.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
ASBTDC Accelerator Opens to Applications from Health Tech Innovators - News - UA Little Rock ASBTDC Accelerator Opens to Applications from Health Tech Innovators ASBTDC employees help entrepreneurs during the America's Seed Fund national tour. Photo by Benjamin Krain. Applications are open for the 2025 Lab2Launch Accelerator for Arkansas researchers and early-stage companies.
Offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center , the multi-week accelerator prepares companies to tap into federal seed funding through SBIR, the highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research program.
Also known as America’s Seed Fund, SBIR and its sister, Small Business Technology Transfer, award over $4 billion in non-dilutive grants and contracts each year to small companies to pursue the commercial potential of innovative technologies. The accelerator cohort will focus on SBIR/STTR grant opportunities available from the National Institutes of Health.
“We’re seeking innovators with novel health tech solutions to take part,” said ASBTDC Innovation Specialist Karen Bergh. “Innovations may be for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or diagnostics – any healthcare product or solution that could go forward and eventually help patients. ” Lab2Launch offers step-by-step guidance on preparing and submitting a strong proposal aligned with NIH priorities.
Participants can expect to receive all the resources necessary to prepare a competitive application, while learning from one another as well as from ASBTDC consultants and subject matter experts. The accelerator is made possible with Federal and State Technology Partnership Program funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Lab2Launch’s NIH cohort is presented with support from Arkansas APEX Accelerator, Arkansas Research Alliance, ARise, and BioVentures. “Our partners for Lab2Launch reflect a shared commitment to empowering Arkansas health tech innovators to take their ideas to the next level,” said ASBTDC State Director Laura Fine.
“Together, we’re opening doors for emerging companies to access critical funding for proof-of-concept work, accelerating the path to commercialization and impact in the healthcare space. ” The timing of the accelerator aligns with the agency’s spring submission window. Lab2Launch companies will receive one-on-one help to finalize their proposals by NIH’s April 5 deadline.
The first session is Jan. 22. Sessions are virtual, allowing companies based anywhere in the state to easily take part.
To apply, visit asbtdc. org/l2l-acce l by Dec. 2.
There is no application fee or cost to participate. Spots are limited. Researchers and companies seeking a first SBIR/STTR grant or contract will receive first preference.
To learn more, contact Bergh at 501-831-2584 or [email protected] . Through its offices around the state, the ASBTDC offers no-cost services and resources for Arkansas entrepreneurs and small businesses. For more information, call 800-862-2040 or visit asbtdc.
org . View more stories in Community , Featured Tags: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Innovation Lab2Launch
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Arkansas innovators aiming to apply for their first SBIR/STTR grant. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies 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.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.