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SBIR/STTR Matching Program SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
SBIR/STTR Matching Program The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Program provides up to $75,000 in state matching funds for Illinois-based recipients of federal SBIR/STTR Phase I awards and up to $250,000 for Illinois-based recipients of federal SBIR/STTR Phase II awards.
The goals of this program are to foster Illinois job creation and economic development by first supporting SBIR/STTR Phase I small businesses working towards applying for federal SBIR/STTR Phase II awards and to continue supporting Phase II small businesses as they progress to successful commercialization.
The federal SBIR and STTR programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with the potential for commercialization. The STTR program also requires small businesses to formally collaborate with a research institution.
DCEO’s matching program will help small businesses meet national R&D needs, stimulate high-tech innovation and commercialization by providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with an incentive to start and grow their business in Illinois, and strengthen partnerships between private industry and research institutions.
SBIR/STTR Phase I Eligibility For-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined as principal place of business in Illinois) Business has received an SBIR/STTR Phase I award from a participating federal agency Phase I award has been awarded within 12 months from date of application to DCEO Phase I award remains open/active at time of application to DCEO Phase II application has not yet been submitted to participating federal agency Business satisfies all federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award requirements Businesses may only receive 1 grant per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) Businesses may only receive 1 grant with respect to each federal proposal submission Businesses may receive up to 5 awards over lifetime of the business This is not a competitive application – applications will be evaluated based on the eligibility requirements on a first-come, first-serve basis As part of the application, applicants will be required to several certifications including: Business certifies that at least 51% of research described in the federal SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal associated with its award will be conducted in Illinois, if awarded Business certifies it is not receiving concurrent funding support from other sources that duplicate the purpose of this program Business certifies that it will remain an Illinois-based business for duration of SBIR/STTR Phase II project associated with its Phase I award, if awarded Award recipients may receive 75% of their award (up to $56,250) upon approval of their application to DCEO Award recipients are eligible to receive the remaining 25% of their award (typically $18,750) after all program requirements have been satisfied, including: Compliance with all federal SBIR/STTR requirements Submission of an interim or final Phase I report to the federal sponsoring agency Demonstrated interest from the federal sponsoring agency in the Phase II proposal Submission of the Phase II proposal to the federal sponsoring agency Demonstration of the ability to conduct the research proposed in the applicant’s Phase II proposal (e.g., labor, funding, space, equipment, other resources, etc.) The following matching awards have been approved by the Director and are in various stages of the grant fulfillment process: Approved SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Awards SBIR/STTR Phase II Eligibility For-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined as principal place of business in Illinois) Business has received an SBIR/STTR Phase II award from a participating federal agency Phase II award has been awarded within 12 months from date of application to DCEO Phase II award remains open/active at time of application to DCEO Business satisfies all federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award requirements Businesses may only receive 1 grant per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) Businesses may only receive 1 grant with respect to each federal proposal submission Businesses may receive up to 2 awards over lifetime of the business This is not a competitive application – applications will be evaluated based on the eligibility requirements on a first-come, first-serve basis As part of the application, applicants will be required to several certifications including: Business certifies that at least 51% of research described in the federal SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal associated with its award will be conducted in Illinois, if awarded Business certifies it is not receiving concurrent funding support from other sources that duplicate the purpose of this program Illinois-based recipients of federal SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible for DCEO SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Grant Program grants up to $250,000.
Award recipients may receive 50% of their award (up to $125,000) upon approval of their application to DCEO Award recipients are eligible to receive the remaining 50% of their award (typically $125,000) after all program requirements have been satisfied, including: Compliance with all federal SBIR/STTR requirements Submission of a final Phase II report to the federal sponsoring agency DCEO will require grantees to report their progress toward applying for the federal SBIR/STTR phase II grant, the specific technical advancements rendered as a result of this funding, and data on performance measures that align with the Open for Business Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan Patents – the number of patents associated with or projected to be associated with activities conducted using this award R&D expenditures – R&D spending conducted associated with the award activities, including R&D expenditures from this award and any other related R&D spending, such as from other federal or private sources Investment – the amount of private capital invested in the business while conducting activities using this award Job Retainment & Growth – jobs created or retained while conducting activities using this award Average Earnings – average earnings of employees including a breakout of any differences in average earnings from jobs created or retained Resources and Application Review the SBIR/STTR Matching Program application Visit SBIR.
gov for more information on the federal SBIR and STTR programs. If you need assistance with your federal SBIR/STTR application, the FAST Center at Illinois | Research Park can provide assistance. For more information about the SBIR/STTR Match Program, please contact CEO.
SBIR@illinois. gov in DCEO’s Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology (EIT). For additional technical assistance with the grant application process, please visit DCEO’s Video Training & Resources .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Illinois that have received a federal SBIR or STTR award. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Land & Building Acquisition NOFO (FY26) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This initiative provides funding for capital improvements in Illinois for the State Fiscal Year 2026. It supports projects outlined in the annual appropriation bill, ensuring effective use of state resources to enhance community infrastructure and services.
SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Grant Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This non-competitive matching grant program supports Illinois-based small businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award. The program provides state funds to help recipients complete their Phase I work, accelerate commercialization, and prepare a competitive Phase II proposal.
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.