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One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation.
This program reimburses qualified North Carolina small businesses for eligible expenses incurred while preparing and submitting a federal Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application. The goal is to encourage more North Carolina companies to compete for federal funding and strengthen their applications.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified North Carolina small businesses that have prepared and submitted a Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal to a federal agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $12,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program) is funded by North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. 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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SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. This program awards matching funds to North Carolina businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR award. The goals are to help NC companies bridge the funding gap between the final Phase I payment and the first Phase II payment in the Federal Program, and increase the intensity of the research conducted under Phase I, making NC small businesses more competitive for Phase II funds.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (Matching Funds Program) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. This program awards matching funds to North Carolina businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR award. The goal is to help NC companies bridge the funding gap between the final Phase I payment and the first Phase II payment in the Federal program, and increase the intensity of the research conducted under Phase I, making NC small businesses more competitive in the competition for Phase II funds.
One North Carolina Small Business Program - Matching Funds is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. Provides matching funds to North Carolina small businesses that have already secured a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR award, helping them enhance their Phase I research and become more competitive for Phase II funding.
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