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"One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & Innovation.
This program awards reimbursement to qualified North Carolina businesses for a portion of the costs incurred in preparing and submitting Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposals to federal agencies. The goal is to increase the number, quality, company and technology diversity, and geographic breadth of NC applications for federal SBIR and STTR Phase I awards.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified North Carolina businesses applying for federal SBIR or STTR Phase I awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was January 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
One North Carolina Small Business Program (SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program) is funded by North Carolina Department of Commerce, Office 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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One North Carolina Small Business Program - Matching Funds is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & Innovation. This program provides grants to North Carolina small businesses that have already secured a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award, complementing federal funding with state funds to support commercialization.
The SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & Innovation. This program awards reimbursement to qualified North Carolina businesses for a portion of the costs incurred in preparing and submitting Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposals to federal agencies.
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