Fund Tennessee, from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, supports business growth with equity, loans, and technical assistance to advance research, innovation, and entrepreneurship statewide.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant Program supports Arkansas technology businesses with matching funds for federally funded SBIR work to spur innovation, growth, and high-tech jobs.
This grant funds Illinois companies in strategic sectors to advance innovation, research, and economic growth through projects that strengthen key industries within the state.
Matching Grant supports Rhode Island small businesses with federal SBIR/STTR awards, funding early product development and commercialization to help them pursue Phase II awards and bring innovations to market.
Internship Grant supports Rhode Island small businesses in life sciences and engineering with student internship and mentoring costs to help students explore careers and companies develop their workforce.