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OpenState programOpen to for-profit businessesSBIR/STTR Match Program

SBIR/STTR Match Program

Commerce And Econ OppCloses Jun 30, 2027(252 days left)Up to $250,000

Summary

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

About this grant

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).

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses

Eligible applicant types: For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development

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