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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Encourages small businesses to collaborate with research institutions to develop innovative arts-related technologies with potential for commercialization. The STTR program requires a formal collaboration with a U.S. research institution.
Phase I awards are up to $100,000 for about one year of study and research, and Phase II awards can reach $1. 8 million for technology development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit companies with 500 or fewer employees, American-owned and independently operated, principally located in the United States. Requires a formal collaboration with a non-profit research institution (e.g., university), with the small business performing at least 40% of the work and the research institution performing at least 30%. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,800,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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