AZ FAST Grant
AZ FAST Grant supports Arizona small businesses in preparing competitive SBIR/STTR proposals to pursue federal research and development funding and advance technology commercialization.
This grant was recently updated
Fall 2026 AZ FAST applications are now closed, replacing the previous notice that applications were open; the application link has also been removed.
Funder: Arizona Commerce Authority
Due Dates: September 16, 2024 (2024 deadline) | November 2, 2026 (Fall 2026 deadline) | March 19, 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; six recipients per round
Summary: Supports Arizona small businesses preparing competitive SBIR/STTR proposals for federal innovation and research funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be Arizona businesses with a strong understanding of SBIR/STTR programs.
Description
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) administers Arizona’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program in partnership with the Small Business Administration. The program supports entrepreneurs and startups advancing innovative, technology-driven small businesses. It combines financial support with resources, training, and networking to help companies prepare more competitive proposals for federally funded innovation, research, and development programs.
The AZ FAST Grant provides funding toward Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications. The broader FAST program aims to increase participation in these federal programs and help startups pursue research and development leading to technology commercialization. Its assistance includes connections to consultants, grant writers, laboratories, universities, and other ecosystem resources.
