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One North Carolina Small Business Program (Incentive Funds and Matching Funds) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce's Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI). This North Carolina state program complements federal SBIR/STTR grants. The Incentive Funds component reimburses qualified North Carolina small businesses for eligible expenses incurred while preparing a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR application.
The Matching Funds component awards grants to North Carolina small businesses that have already secured a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified small businesses located in North Carolina. For Matching Funds, a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows incentive Funds: up to $200,000 (FY 2026 available); Matching Funds: up to $1,876,560 (FY 2026 available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (Incentive Funds and Matching Funds) is funded by North Carolina Department of Commerce's Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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One NC Small Business Program - Incentive Funds is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce's Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI). The Incentive Funds component of the One NC Small Business Program reimburses qualified North Carolina small businesses for eligible expenses incurred while preparing a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR application. This program complements federal SBIR/STTR programs by providing critical non-dilutive funding for early-stage technologies.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (Incentive Funds component) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce's Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI). This program component reimburses qualified North Carolina small businesses for eligible expenses incurred while preparing a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR application, aiming to increase the quantity and quality of federal applications from the state.
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