How much funding does SBIR/STTR Outreach Program provide?

SBIR/STTR Outreach Program provides Varies by award (examples: $100,000 - $963,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for SBIR/STTR Outreach Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

SBIR/STTR Outreach Program

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Funding Amount

Varies by award (examples: $100,000 - $963,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SBIR/STTR Outreach Program

Overview: An outreach and support program administered by BioConnect Iowa to help Iowa startups secure federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Administering Organization: BioConnect Iowa

Funding Sources:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Program Performance (FY 2022):

13 federal awards totaling nearly $4 million

38 applications submitted with 34% success rate (double the national average)

Return on investment: $7 in federal funds for every $1 in state funds invested

Focus Areas:

Innovative technology development

Bioscience and biotech

Advanced materials

Medical devices

Diagnostics

Healthcare applications

Environmental/sustainability technology

Information technology and machine learning

Award Examples (FY 2022):

NeoVaxSyn: $300,000 (NIH) - Nanovaccine for HIV-1

MTI Biotech: $256,000 (NIH) - Treatment for pulmonary hypertension

Frugi Biotechnology: $256,000 (NSF) - Paper-based diagnostics

NanoSpy: $256,000 (NSF) - Graphene-based sensors for food safety

Zymosense: $100,000 (NIST) and $256,000 (NSF) - Enzyme assessment platform

Parametric Studio: $253,000 (NIH) - Virtual learning sandbox

Juggernaut Life Sciences: $256,000 (NSF) - Surgical drainage system

Superior Statistical Research: $259,000 (NIH) - Wastewater data modeling

Brainsoft: $256,000 (NSF) - Brain-computer interfaces

Presaj: $256,000 (NSF) - Healthcare risk assessment

pxAlpha: $300,000 (NIH) - Medical device for brachytherapy

ETALYC: $963,000 (NSF Phase II) - Traffic signal optimization

Contact: BioConnect Iowa

Website: https://bioconnectiowa.org (see SBIR/STTR program page)

How to Apply

Application Process

BioConnect Iowa provides outreach support to help Iowa companies identify funding opportunities, prepare competitive applications, and submit SBIR/STTR proposals to federal agencies. Contact BioConnect Iowa for assistance with the application process.

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