Technical Assistance for First-Time SBIR/STTR Applicants
Elevate Vermont provides Vermont businesses with expert consulting and hands-on support to strengthen their federal SBIR/STTR innovation grant applications.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Technical assistance only (no direct cash award); support is for consultant services to aid SBIR/STTR application success.
Summary: Provides Vermont-based businesses with expert guidance and hands-on support to apply for federal SBIR/STTR innovation funding for the first time or after previous unsuccessful attempts.
Description
This program offers specialized technical assistance to Vermont-based companies seeking to apply for Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Through Elevate Vermont, eligible businesses are matched with experienced consultants who provide hands-on guidance, feedback on proposals, and education about the SBIR/STTR programs. The goal is to help companies—especially first-time or previously unsuccessful applicants—navigate the complex federal application process and improve their chances of securing innovation and commercialization funding.
