Even with SBIR paused, small businesses still have abundant non-dilutive funding options through federal grants, state programs, accelerators, and competitions.
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Funding the Future
Idaho Startups Can Get Up to $3,000 for SBIR/STTR Proposal Costs Through SBDC Phase 0 Program
Idaho startups can access $3,000 in SBIR/STTR proposal funding plus a $1,000 incentive—flexible, reimbursable, and rolling year-round.
Alaska Startups Can Access $5K in SBIR/STTR Proposal Support Through TREND
Alaskan startups can receive $5K in proposal prep support for SBIR/STTR through TREND—funding, expert guidance, and statewide resources.
University of Rochester Researchers Can Access SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Support
UofR researchers launching startups can access expert SBIR/STTR proposal support to strengthen their application and increase fundability.
Arizona Startups Can Access $3K to Strengthen SBIR/STTR Proposals Through the AZ FAST Grant
Arizona startups can receive $3K in SBIR/STTR proposal support through the AZ FAST Grant—rolling applications and statewide innovation resources.
Arkansas Startups Can Access Support Through the Little Rock SBIR/STTR FAST Project
Arkansas startups can access expert SBIR/STTR proposal guidance through the Little Rock FAST Project—training, review, and support available now.
Colorado Startups Can Access $1K for SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Through OEDIT FAST Partnership
Colorado startups can claim $1,000 to support SBIR/STTR proposal development through OEDIT’s FAST Partnership—first-come, first-served.
Nebraska Innovators, Don’t Miss This $5K Grant to Strengthen Your SBIR/STTR Application
Nebraska small businesses can access $5,000 to strengthen SBIR/STTR proposals with expert support through the state’s Phase 0 grant.
Advancing Clean Hydrogen, Grid Resilience and Industrial Decarbonization
NYSERDA launches $3.7M opportunity for hydrogen fuel cell designs that support firm grid capacity and industrial decarbonization.
Mississippi Startups: Get $3K to Prepare Your SBIR/STTR Proposal with MS-FAST
Mississippi’s MS-FAST program provides $3,000 to help startups prepare data-backed SBIR/STTR proposals and boost their federal funding odds.