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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program is a grant from KY Innovation (Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development) that provides non-dilutive, reimbursable matching funds to Kentucky-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards. The program bridges the gap between Phase I and Phase II funding and accelerates commercialization.
Awards match up to $100,000 for Phase I projects and up to $150,000 for Phase II projects, awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible applicants must be for-profit companies that are recipients of a federal SBIR or STTR award and are based in Kentucky or willing to relocate to the state.
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SBIR STTR Matching Funds | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development KY Innovation offers comprehensive programs to help companies apply for, win and match federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts. The SBIR/STTR programs are known as America's Seed Fund for good reason.
They provide a vital source of non-dilutive capital in the form of federal grants and contracts for promising technologies, while allowing innovators to maintain intellectual property and positioning them well to receive private follow on funding. KY Innovation can be a key partner in helping you compete. To learn more about the federal SBIR/STTR programs, visit sbir.
gov . KY SBIR/STTR MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM Innovators that receive SBIR or STTR awards can benefit from additional funding to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II, as well as to speed up the commercialization process. The Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Award Program is a non-dilutive, reimbursable grant, awarded on a competitive basis.
The grant will match up to $100,00 for a Phase I project, and up to $150,000 for a phase two project. Applicants must be recipients of a SBIR/STTR award, a for-profit company, and based in, or willing to re-locate to, Kentucky. For more information, please contact: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Fill out completely to submit your inquiry
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based businesses or companies committed to relocating to the state that have received federal SBIR/STTR awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program (Kentucky) is funded by KY Innovation (Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. 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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