SBIR/STTR Assistance Micro-grant

SBIR Assistance micro-grants are aimed at technology and research-based Wisconsin businesses who intend to apply for SBIR/STTR federal funds. The grants typically cover up to 75% of the costs, limited to $4500.00, incurred by a business in hiring an independent, approved third-party to assist in the development of federal Phase 1 SBIR/STTR research and development proposal.

NEW for July 2020: With 11 individual agencies and numerous rules and regulations, CTC supports companies to maximize their technology development and integration strategies with SBIR/STTR funding. CTC can now allow multiple SBIR/STTR micro-grants to a company as they pursue applications with different agencies.

If you were funded with a micro-grant before, you may be eligible for a new award.

Determine Your Eligibility

Eligibility

• Those starting or expanding a Wisconsin business with a focus on technology development, innovation and/or integration research and development that fits SBIR/STTR funding initiatives across any of the participating agencies.  
• Companies applying to multiple agencies may be eligible for multiple micro-grant awards to assist your small business in navigating the individual rules and culture for that agency.
• Companies applying to the Department of Defense may be eligible for multiple micro-grant awards as they consider applications to different components within the Department of Defense (i.e. navy, army, airforce, etc)
• Primarily for development of an SBIR/STTR technical proposal and experimental plan. Companies needing commercialization planning assistance might consider the CTC Commercialization micro-grant.

How to Apply

Applying for a micro-grant and working with a grant consultant is the right track to be on at this point in your pursuit of an SBIR grant:

Apply for an SBIR/STTR Assistance Micro-grant

1

Contact a CTC consultant to determine if your project is eligible for an CTC micro-grant. We will help you connect with a federal program officer to vet an idea before you submit.

2

With the go-ahead from the federal agency, select your Service Provider from our vetted list and obtain a quote for the scope of work they will complete.

3

Create a new user account in our grant management software and submit an application for an SBIR/STTR Assistance micro-grant.

4

Work with your CTC consultant and your approved Service Provider to complete your micro-grant deliverables.