SBIR and STTR grants are rewarded to companies that have identified a high tech innovation that may have commercial potential. The goal of this state matching program is to increase the amount of viable, innovative products developed at Illinois small businesses. Additional grant funds at the crucial early period during development of these products will provide more "runway" for small, innovative businesses in Illinois to get their products to market.
Type of assistance: Grant Award: up to $250,000 Total funding: $6500000.00 Cost sharing or matching: No Applications: 2022-11-17 to 2027-06-30 Apply: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2382-2419.html Source: Illinois's list of open state funding notices (GATA, omb.illinois.gov).