Washington State SBIR/STTR Matching Fund Program is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. Offers matching funds to Washington-based small businesses with federal SBIR/STTR Phase I awards to support the development of innovative technologies.

SBIR/STTR Program – Washington APEX Accelerator About the Washington APEX SBIR/STTR Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are federal research and development programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). You can learn more about the overall programs here at SBIR.

gov. The Washington APEX Accelerator SBIR Program focuses on the Department of Defense SBIR program. We offer no-cost proposal guidance for Phase 1 applicants for any of the DOD component agencies. If you are interested in applying to a DOD SBIR program register with APEX to be assigned an advisor.

Washington APEX Accelerator can help with: Understanding the DOD SBIR program and the DoD process Linking you to other no-cost or low-cost resources Providing technical proposal reviews Links to Other Defense Innovation Programs: Challenge.

gov: A federal prize competition for innovators Federal Labs: Innovators have opportunities to transfer tech out of a federal lab for the purpose of commercialization or partner with a lab for an STTR proposal Washington APEX Partner links The Washington State APEX Accelerator Program partners with state resources in order to provide a full array of support.

Some of our partners include: Northwest Tech Bridge assists innovators who are interested in working with the Navy The Life Science Washington Institute provides support to life science innovators and start ups Small Business Development Centers provides assistance with commercial market research, financial planning and more. Impact Washington helps manufacturers with job training, cyber security trainings and much more.

MEP Center for Advanced Technology Solutions (CATS-West) helps innovators solve production issues through facilitated relationships. Lockheed Martin Topics of Interest – SBIR. R3 and SBIR.

BX03 Lockheed Martin is releasing its show of interest for the attached SBIR. R3 and SBIR. BX03 topics.

The purpose of this listing is to help small businesses Support Organizations Washington APEX AcceleratorImpact WashingtonWashington State Microenterprise AssociationPacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center (PNWMAC)Federal Laboratories Consortium (FLC)SBA Washington District OfficePacific Northwest Defense Coalition Open competitions Innovation Update June 1, 2026 News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program Department of War: Check out the 99 new active SBIR topics, 23 new active STTR topics, and 10 Commercial Solutions Opening topics.

New topics pre-release the first Innovation Frequently Asked Questions Question: “What is a CSO? ” Answer: CSO (Commercial Solutions Opening) is an alternative to the BAA (Broad Agency Announcement) for soliciting needs. While a BAA Innovation Update May 15, 2026 NEW!

SBIR Coffee Hour: Join Washington APEX Accelerator for SBIR Coffee Hour on 27 May. If you’re a business just discovering the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program, you’re not alone! Topics covered: SBIR’s history News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program Jan 2025 Upcoming or Current SBIR/STTR Releases Small business innovation research (SBIR) funding is available to small businesses working on cutting edge technology.

Your Washington APEX Accelerator Get Latest News & Updates News and announcements will be delivered straight to your inbox Region 6 is hosted by the Thurston County Economic Development Council and serves Pierce County. The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is a private non-profit organization.

As the lead economic development organization in Thurston County our mission is to create a vital and sustainable economy throughout the county and region that supports the livelihood and values of our residents.

We do this by: · Connecting local businesses with experts and resources that help them remain competitive · Creating and delivering strategic messages that attract new investment to our community · Working with our community partners to enhance our collective prosperity and encourage our economic future · Participating regionally to ensure that Thurston County plays an appropriate role on the regional economic stage.

Pierce County services are primarily provided virtually. This location is funded, in part, through a partnership with Pierce County through the Navigator Program General Contact: pierce@washingtonapex.

org Clallam and Jefferson counties North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce Region 8 is hosted by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and serves Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is the leading business advocate for nearly 1,000 private, public, and non-profit member firms in the Tri-Cities region.

The fifth largest chamber in Washington, the Tri-City Regional Chamber advocates for a strong business community and supports the interests of its members. The Regional Chamber is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a strong community. 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Suite C Email: tricity@washingtonapex.

org Region 7 is hosted by Greater Spokane Inc and serves Spokane, Adams, Asotin, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Whitman counties. Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is the Spokane region’s business development organization, focused on leading transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy.

GSI is a nonprofit organization that serves as the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization that supports the success of businesses of all sizes across the Inland Northwest. GSI is dedicated to creating a vibrant Spokane region by advocating at the local, state, and federal levels, driving strategic economic growth, and championing a talented workforce. Learn more at GreaterSpokane.

org . 801 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 200 Contact: spokane@washingtonapex. org Region 5 is hosted by the Green River College serves King County.

The mission of Green River College is to ensure student success through comprehensive programs and support services responsive to our diverse communities. Email: king@washingtonapex. org Economic Alliance Snohomish County Region 4 is hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County and serves Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties.

The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is a nonprofit serving as a combined economic development organization and a countywide chamber of commerce. We bring together private-public partners to create a unified voice for Snohomish County. 3020 Rucker Ave.

Ste. 301 Email: snohomish@washingtonapex. org Columbia River Economic Development Council Region 3 is supported by the Columbia River Economic Development Council and serves the counties of Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania.

Columbia River Economic Development Council 805 Broadway St, Suite 412 Email: swwa@washingtonapex. org Thurston County Economic Development Council Region 2 is hosted by the Thurston County Economic Development Council and serves Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Wahkiakim, Chelan and Kittatas counties.

This center is also the main center for Washington APEX Accelerator Statewide The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is a private non-profit organization. As the lead economic development organization in Thurston County our mission is to create a vital and sustainable economy throughout the county and region that supports the livelihood and values of our residents.

We do this by: Connecting local businesses with experts and resources that help them remain competitive Creating and delivering strategic messages that attract new investment to our community Working with our community partners to enhance our collective prosperity and encourage our economic future Participating regionally to ensure that Thurston County plays an appropriate role on the regional economic stage.

General Contact: thurston@washingtonapex. org Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Region 1 is hosted by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and serves the counties of Kitsap and North Mason. The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is a 30+ year old public/private nonprofit 501 (c) (6) corporation founded in June 1983.

Our goal is to attract and retain jobs and investments in this community that generate wealth, enhance the quality of life and embrace future generations. 2021 NW Myhre Rd, Suite 100 Email: kitsap@washingtonapex. org