Illinois-based for-profit companies with a federal SBIR/STTR award can get a state match of up to $75,000 (Phase I) or $250,000 (Phase II) for R&D and commercialization, first-come first-served through June 2027.
A state match for Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have won federal SBIR or STTR awards: up to $75,000 for Phase I awardees and up to $250,000 for Phase II awardees, paid in installments tied to federal milestones. Applications are evaluated first-come, first-served, and the application period runs through June 30, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
For-profit business based in Illinois (principal place of business in Illinois)
Phase I match: received an SBIR or STTR Phase I award (within 12 months before applying) that is still open, with the Phase II application not yet submitted
Phase II match: received an original SBIR or STTR Phase II award (Phase IIB, IIC, CRP etc. not eligible)
Must satisfy all federal SBIR/STTR requirements and certify at least 51% of the research will be conducted in Illinois
Entity must be pre-qualified in the GATA Grantee Portal
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