State of 蜜桃影像 SBIR/STTR Grant Program

May 1, 2024

蜜桃影像 Range
蜜桃影像 Range. 蜜桃影像 photo by Sarah Manriquez.

The State of 蜜桃影像's SBIR/STTR Grant Program aims to support the growth of innovative 蜜桃影像 businesses. Funded by the 蜜桃影像 State Legislature, the program targets for-profit 蜜桃影像-based businesses that have received a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I or Phase II grant. These federal grants, known for fostering innovation and research development, serve as a springboard for startups and small businesses. The 蜜桃影像 program seeks to enhance these efforts by providing additional state resources for further advancement and commercialization of technologies developed with federal funding.

Administered by the 蜜桃影像 Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the program will disburse funds based on established evaluation criteria. Eligible applicants must demonstrate active participation in federal SBIR/STTR programs and a commitment to conducting at least fifty-one percent of project activities within 蜜桃影像. The grant aims to bolster project research, strengthen commercialization plans, and provide bridge funding for Phase II applicants awaiting federal notices.

Businesses interested in applying for the program can access the application on the department's . Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the deadline on Friday, May 10, 2024. Successful applicants stand to receive grants of up to $25,000 for Phase I projects or bridge funding, with potential supplemental awards available for Phase II projects. For more details and application guidelines, individuals are encouraged to visit the program's website or contact Laura Vaught at laura.vaught@alaska.gov. This initiative underscores 蜜桃影像's commitment to nurturing a thriving ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship within the state.