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One NC Small Business Program – SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching 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 $100,000

Summary

North Carolina small businesses that win a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast Track award can get a state match of 50% of the award, up to $75,000 (+$25,000 in Helene-impacted counties). Apply within 45 days of the federal award; open through June 30, 2027.

About this grant

Matches federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast Track awards received by North Carolina small businesses during July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 at 50% of the federal award, up to $75,000, with an additional $25,000 for applicants in Helene-impacted counties. Applications must be received within 45 days of the federal award notification and are approved on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until June 30, 2027 or until funds are exhausted. Because of funding limits, Tier 3 county applicants qualify only if they have not received more than two prior Match awards (except in the Helene-impacted area).

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees meeting Section E of the program Guidelines that received federal award notification during the solicitation period

Located in a Tier 1 or 2 county, or located in a Tier 3 county and not previously received more than two Match awards (does not apply in the Helene-impacted area)

Application received within 45 days of the federal award notification

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

For STTR awards, only the small business's share of the federal award is considered

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • R&D
  • SBIR

Money can be used for

  • R&D
  • Commercialization
  • Matching funds

Set-asides

  • Disaster affected

Program contact

chris.schmidt@commerce.nc.gov

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