Nebraska Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer Grant Program (US)

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.

Funding Information

• 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.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

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.

For more information, visit DED.