Nebraska Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program
The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Grant Program helps Nebraska small businesses advance innovative research and technology commercialization with state-funded support alongside federal awards.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: June 30, 2027: Submission Close Date for Phase 0, Phase I, and Phase II (applications accepted on a fiscal year basis until this date or until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 (Phase 0); up to $150,000 (Phase I, 65% match); up to $300,000 (Phase II, 65% match); annual program cap $6 million.
Summary: Provides matching grants to Nebraska small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, supporting research, commercialization, and proposal preparation.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted within 45 days of federal award notice (Phase I/II) or at least 30 days before the federal deadline (Phase 0).
Description
The Nebraska Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program supports Nebraska-based small businesses engaged in innovative research and commercialization activities. The program provides financial assistance in three phases:
- Phase 0: Reimbursement for proposal preparation costs for federal SBIR/STTR Phase I applications.
- Phase I: Matching grants for businesses that have secured a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award.
- Phase II: Matching grants for businesses that have secured a federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award.
This initiative is designed to help Nebraska businesses compete for and leverage federal innovation funding, accelerate research and development, and facilitate commercialization of new technologies.
