SBIR/STTR microAwards
The SBIR/STTR microAwards from the Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation fund research and consulting to help Kentucky small businesses strengthen their SBIR/STTR grant proposals.
Funder: Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Pitch competitions held periodically; pre-application required)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; one award per company per 12 months.
Summary: Supports Kentucky small businesses with targeted funding to strengthen SBIR/STTR proposals through research, materials, and expert consulting.
Key Information: Must be a for-profit small company registered in Kentucky and committed to SBIR/STTR submission within 6 months.
Description
The SBIR/STTR microAwards program, administered by the Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF), provides early-stage funding to help Kentucky-based small companies address critical gaps in their SBIR/STTR proposals. These microAwards are designed to fund essential expenses such as market research, materials and supplies, conference and training fees, and expert consulting. The program aims to enhance the competitiveness of SBIR/STTR applications by supporting activities that cannot be readily funded through other means, empowering innovators to successfully pursue federal research and development grants.
