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Oregon SBIR/STTR Matching Grants is sponsored by Oregon Business Development Department. Provides matching grants to Oregon-based small businesses that have applied for or received federal SBIR/STTR awards.
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Business Oregon : Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs : Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs : State of Oregon Translate this site into other Languages tag, as divs are not allowed in 's --> Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs SBIR & STTR Programs – Oregon Support The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs fund small businesses developing innovative technologies.
Grants are awarded in two phases: • Phase I: Feasibility studies and proof of concept (about $150,000) • Phase II: Prototype development and customer testing ($1. 5–$3 million) Together, SBIR and STTR are known as “America’s Largest Seed Fund. ” Through Business Oregon, the state offers additional grants to help Oregon companies prepare stronger proposals and build on their federal awards.
To date, Oregon has awarded more than $400,000 in state grants, helping companies secure nearly $13 million in federal SBIR/STTR funding, create jobs, and bring new technologies to market across sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.
Application Support Grants (On Hold) ⚠️ Status Update (October 2025) The Application Support (Phase 0/00) Program is temporarily on hold pending federal reauthorization of the national SBIR/STTR programs. If you have received written confirmation or an exception from a federal SBIR/STTR Program Officer , please contact us to discuss possible options.
The SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program remains open and is accepting applications through October 17, 2025. Awards will be issued to eligible applicants following that date. Helps Oregon companies strengthen SBIR/STTR applications.
Businesses preparing federal Phase I proposals (Phase 0) Businesses preparing federal Phase II or Fast-Track proposals (Phase 00) Grant writing, technical review, or consulting Legal/accounting services tied to the application Market research or technical database access More than $400,000 awarded Nearly $13 million in federal awards secured by Oregon companies (Currently paused pending federal program reauthorization) 1.
Identify the federal solicitation you plan to apply for and confirm your company and project are a good fit for that opportunity. Review the solicitation’s technical focus areas, eligibility requirements, and agency priorities to ensure alignment. If applying to the National Science Foundation (NSF), you must have received an invitation to submit a full proposal following your Project Pitch.
2. Review the Application Support Guidelines 3. Fill out the Application Form 4.
Prepare your proposal and required documents 5. Email your application as directed in the guidelines Learn More: Application Support Guidelines Matching Grants (Application Window Closed) Provides state matching funds to Oregon companies that have already received a federal SBIR/STTR award.
• Phase I federal award recipients • Phase II or Fast-Track federal award recipients • Up to $50,000 for Phase I recipients • Up to $100,000 for Phase II or Fast-Track recipients • September 4, 2025 – RFGA release • October 09, 2025, 5:00 PM – Last day for questions • October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – Application window closed Program Materials (For Reference Only) • SBIR/STTR RFGA Q&A • Attachment A – Application Form • Attachment B – Budget Plan • Attachment C – Sample Contract • Attachment D – Disclosure Exemption Affidavit • Attachment E – Narrative Instructions and Outline The Q&A period has ended.
For general inquiries, contact Danielle. Alexander@biz. oregon.
gov. Frequently Asked Questions Who can apply for these grants? Oregon-based, for-profit small businesses (under 500 employees) that are applying for, or have already received, a federal SBIR or STTR award. What expenses are eligible for Application Support Grants?
Professional fees (grant writing, consultants, reviewers), legal or accounting tied to the application, and research costs such as market studies or technical database access. Can I apply for both Application Support and Matching Grants? Yes.
Application Support helps you prepare a federal proposal. Matching Grants are for companies with a federal award. How competitive are these programs?
Federal SBIR/STTR awards are very competitive. Oregon’s support programs are also competitive but designed to give local companies an edge. When are applications due?
• Application Support Grants : Are temporarily on hold pending federal reauthorization of the national SBIR/STTR programs.. Deadlines vary; see the Application Support Guidelines . Applications are submitted by email.
Each program has its own instructions in the guidelines: • Follow the Application Support Guidelines for requirements and submission details • Follow the Matching Grant Overview once the program opens How to recognize an official Oregon website Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Your browser is out-of-date! It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Oregon-based, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees that have applied for or received federal SBIR/STTR awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (Phase I) or $100,000 (Phase II/Fast-Track). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was October 17, 2025, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Oregon SBIR/STTR Matching Grants is funded by Oregon Business Development Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Application form, Budget plan/template, Narrative, Sample contract, and Disclosure exemption affidavit. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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