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


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

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

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

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

When you strengthen your proof, clean up your packaging, clarify your market position, and follow a clear funding pathway, you stop looking risky and start looking like the team reviewers and investors want to fund.

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

Michigan startups can access $14,000 in proposal prep support through Ann Arbor SPARK—applications accepted on a rolling basis.

West Virginia startups that submit SBIR/STTR proposals can access a $2,500 grant year-round to offset development costs.

First-time SBIR/STTR applicants in Utah can access up to $5K in proposal prep microgrants through UTIF—rolling application and local support.

The NSF ART program expects proof, not just plans. EBHC’s evaluations show real results, build trust, and support long-term success.