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.
A state matching grant for Nebraska businesses that win a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award. It pays the lesser of $150,000 or 65% of the federal grant. FY2027 applications are accepted from July 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027, or until funds are exhausted, and must be filed within 45 days of the federal notice of award.
Nebraska businesses that win a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award
For-profit small business that conducts at least 51% of the activities proposed in the federal application
Must apply within 45 days of federal notice of award
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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 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.
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.
One 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit (or higher-ed institution) will be funded to run the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, providing technical assistance, business development support,…