SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant

SBIR/STTR Match Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Amount: Up to US $250,000
Last Updated: November 04, 2025

Summary

The SBIR/STTR Match Program, offered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, provides state funding to support small businesses that have received federal grants through the SBIR and STTR programs. This initiative encourages innovation by facilitating research and development of high-tech products with potential federal interest. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are depleted, ensuring timely support for eligible companies.

Overview

NOTE: For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified - See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. This opportunity will be open until funding for the program is exhausted.  Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Match Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform research and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal agencies. Both projects provide funding to explore the potential of high-tech products and encourage commercialization of those products. This program would provide a state match to companies that have received awards through the SBIR and STTR grant programs.

Eligibility

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