For-profit Nebraska businesses that completed an Academic R&D Phase I project can get up to $400,000 (1:1 match; 25% for value-added ag) to continue applied R&D with a Nebraska college or university.
A follow-on competitive matching grant for for-profit Nebraska businesses that have completed a successful Academic R&D Phase I project with a Nebraska college or university. Phase II awards are capped at $400,000. The grant must be matched 1:1, or 25% for value-added agriculture projects. Applications have been accepted on a rolling basis since July 6, 2026, until funds are exhausted.
Any for-profit business that has physical operations facilities in Nebraska
Application must have been preceded by a successful Phase I project
Must commission applied R&D at a Nebraska institution of higher education, or license technology from one and do applied R&D to commercialize it
Grant must be matched at 100% (1:1) of the requested amount (25% for value-added agriculture projects)
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Nebraska businesses with fewer than 500 employees in non-retail primary industries can get up to $150,000 in reimbursement (66%, or 80% for value-added ag) for product and prototype development costs, with a cash match.
For-profit Nebraska small businesses preparing a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal can be reimbursed up to $5,000 for proposal-preparation costs such as grant writers or technical review.
Nebraska for-profit small businesses that have won a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award can get a state match of up to 65% of the federal award, capped at $150,000, for R&D.
Nebraska for-profit small businesses that have won a federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award can get a state match of up to 65% of the federal award, capped at $300,000.
For-profit businesses with Nebraska facilities can get up to $100,000 (1:1 match; 25% for value-added ag) for applied R&D done with, or technology licensed from, a Nebraska college or university.
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