AZ FAST Grant
AZ FAST Grant supports Arizona small businesses preparing federal SBIR/STTR applications, funding proposal costs to help them compete for research and development opportunities and advance technology commercialization.
Funder: Arizona Commerce Authority
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Fall 2026) | March 19, 2027 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; six awards per round
Summary: Supports Arizona small businesses preparing competitive federal SBIR/STTR proposals.
Key Information: FAST Grant funding is available only to Arizona businesses.
Description
The Arizona Commerce Authority administers Arizona’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program in partnership with the Small Business Administration. The program helps entrepreneurs and technology-driven startups compete for federally funded innovation and research and development opportunities, with the goal of advancing technology commercialization.
The AZ FAST Grant provides financial support toward Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications. The broader FAST program also offers training, technical assistance, resources, and networking opportunities to help businesses develop stronger proposals.
