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Colorado Tech Startups Can Access $1,000 for SBIR/STTR Proposal Support

March 2, 2026, 8:02 AM August 6, 2025

Colorado offers $1,000 to rural, women-owned, and minority-led tech startups for expert SBIR/STTR proposal support. Apply now.

February 16, 2026, 8:16 AM August 6, 2025

MTI offers Maine startups $5,000 in reimbursable support to strengthen SBIR or federal R&D proposals. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

February 9, 2026, 8:09 AM August 6, 2025

Mississippi startups can receive $3,000 to strengthen their SBIR/STTR proposals with data, consulting, or travel—rolling applications accepted.

January 26, 2026, 8:26 AM August 6, 2025

Alaskan startups can now request up to $10,000 in 2024 for SBIR/STTR proposal development through TREND’s Phase 0 Program.

January 15, 2026, 8:15 AM December 9, 2025

Oregon businesses can receive up to $5,000 in expert support for preparing SBIR/STTR proposals through Business Oregon’s Phase 0 and 00 grants.

January 5, 2026, 8:05 AM August 6, 2025

First-time DOE SBIR/STTR applicants can receive expert proposal support through the DOE Phase 0 Program—quarterly enrollment and rolling support.

December 29, 2025, 8:29 AM August 6, 2025

Missouri startups can access $2,500 in grant writing support for SBIR proposals through the state’s SBDC Phase 0 FAST Grant.

December 22, 2025, 8:22 AM August 6, 2025

Illinois life sciences startups can access $15,000 in SBIR proposal support through the iBIO Propel Awards Program—exclusively for Propel members.

December 8, 2025, 8:08 AM August 6, 2025

South Dakota small businesses can apply for $5,000 in support to develop and submit stronger Phase I SBIR/STTR proposals.

December 1, 2025, 8:01 AM August 6, 2025

District-based startups can receive up to $10,000 in guided support to prepare competitive SBIR/STTR proposals through DSLBD’s Phase 0 Program.