Small Business Innovation Programs
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Proposals
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The University of Louisville is the perfect partner for your company's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal. These programs are competitive funding programs administered by the federal government for stimulating technological innovation in the small business community, and they provide a dynamic opportunity for small businesses to partner with colleges and universities.
Connect with UofL to strengthen your SBIR/STTR proposal through strategic partnerships and institutional resources.
SBIR/STTR Resources
Before applying for these programs, we encourage you to reach out to our team for guidance and explore our library of video webinars to help prepare strong, competitive SBIR/STTR proposals. For a quick look at some of the ways Kentucky supports its SBIR/STTR applicants, please visit the following pages:
- Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program: The Commonwealth of Kentucky has implemented a program to match both Phase I and Phase II federal SBIR and STTR awards for Kentucky high-tech small businesses. SBIR/STTR awardees from Kentucky (or who are willing to relocate to Kentucky) can apply.
- Kentucky SBIR/STTR MicroAwards: The pitch-based competition has a goal to assist Kentucky's new and existing small businesses with the preparation of high-quality, competitive SBIR and STTR proposals—These are considered Phase Zero for preparation of Phase I proposals.