Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program

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The Nebraska Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Initiative (SBIR/STTR) is a matching grant that provides financial assistance to Nebraska businesses that have received a Federal SBIR or STTR grant.

How It Works

The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Initiative provides funding during two phases of the Federal SBIR/STTR process. In Phase 0, funds are available to assist Nebraska small businesses during the federal application process. In phases 1 and 2, matching grants from the Nebraska Initiative are available for successful federal applications to support research and commercialization.

Are You Eligible?

To apply for grants under the Nebraska SBIR/STTR you must meet the necessary qualification to apply for federal SBIR/STTR funds. Additionally, the Nebraska initiative requires you are a for-profit small business that conducts at least 51% of the activities proposed under the federal application in the State of Nebraska.

Available Funds & Grant Limits DED may award up to $4 million per year in the SBIR/STTR program. DED reserves the right to award less than $4 million a year subject to demand, department budget, and available funds. Phase 0 grants can reimburse for up to $5,000 per project for costs incurred in preparing a federal Phase 1 proposal. Phase 1 grants will match federal SBIR/STTR awards up to $150,000 or 65% of the federal grant, whichever is less. Phase 2 grants will match federal SBIR/STTR awards up to $300,000 or 65% of the federal grant, whichever is less.

Selection Criteria

Evaluated criteria for applications under the Nebraska initiative include, but not are limited to: Scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the proposal. Qualification of the Principal Investigation, team, and consultants. Potential for successful commercialization or federal contract of the new product or process.

Important Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a fiscal year basis from July 1st through June 30th or until funds are exhausted.

For additional information on the Nebraska SBIR/STTR initiative review the current guidelines. _Applications_ SBIR/STTR Phase 0

_Application Period:_

_Open Date: 6/13/2025 12:00 AM (CDT)_

_Close Date: 6/30/2026 11:55 PM (CDT)_

Apply Now SBIR/STTR Phase I

_Application Period:_

Applications for FY26-27 will open on or before July 1, 2026. SBIR/STTR Phase II

_Application Period:_

Applications for FY26-27 will open on or before July 1, 2026. _Program Guidelines_ SBIR / STTR Program Guidelines Need help with SBIR/STTR Grants? Brad Kulwicki

Business Development Consultant II

bradley.kulwicki@nebraska.gov \ 402-480-9380

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Topic areas: Life Sciences and Health, Agriculture and Food, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Robotics and Automation, Energy and Environment, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Transportation and Mobility, Security and Defense, Smart Cities, General and Cross-cutting R&D.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program is administered by Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NE DED), listed via Nebraska Department of Economic Development.