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One NC Small Business Program – SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program (FY 2026-2027)

North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation / NC Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & InnovationCloses Jun 30, 2027(253 days left)Up to $12,000

Summary

North Carolina for-profit small businesses that submit a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast Track proposal can be reimbursed 50–75% of proposal preparation costs, up to $12,000. Rolling until June 30, 2027 or until funds run out.

About this grant

Reimburses North Carolina small businesses for part of the cost of preparing and submitting a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast Track proposal: up to 75% for businesses in Development Tier 1 or 2 counties and 50% in Tier 3, to a maximum of $12,000 (a resubmission may qualify for up to $6,000). The solicitation period is July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 with $210,000 available. Applications are approved on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2027 or until funds run out.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Applicant is a for-profit Small Business with its Principal Place of Business in North Carolina

Received official notification of receipt of a Phase I/Fast Track proposal by a federal SBIR/STTR agency during the solicitation period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)

Will conduct at least 51% of Phase I activities in North Carolina

No more than one Incentive Award per solicitation period and ten over the company's lifetime

No overdue tax debts; formal conflict-of-interest policy; NC Secretary of State Certificate of Existence or Authorization

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • R&D
  • SBIR

Money can be used for

  • Proposal preparation
  • R&D

Program contact

chris.schmidt@commerce.nc.gov

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