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Fueling Kansas Innovation from Lab to Launch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) matching is a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansans to leverage federal funding and research and development opportunities more effectively through strategic partnerships that help companies enhance their global competitiveness while strengthening the state\u2019s role in advancing national and domestic security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phase 0 Support<\/strong> \u2014 We help you craft a winning federal proposal with expert coaching, technical review, and up to $3,000 in proposal development funding (50% match).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phase I Matching <\/strong>\u2014 When you win a federal SBIR or STTR award, Kansas provides up to $25,000 in matching funds \u2014 giving you additional runway to refine prototypes, hire talent, and prepare for Phase II commercialization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is SBIR\/STTR?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) are federal programs that invest over $4 billion annually<\/strong> in small businesses solving America’s hardest problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kansas small businesses have already brought nearly $200 million in federal research investment into our state through the SBIR and STTR programs. Now, the Kansas SBIR\/STTR Matching Program builds on that success\u2014fueling groundbreaking technologies in aerospace, health, energy, and advanced manufacturing, while keeping R&D, talent, and jobs right here in Kansas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From GPS to life-saving vaccines, some of the most transformative technologies began as SBIR-funded projects. These programs give small businesses \u2014 not just big corporations \u2014 the chance to compete for federal research dollars, test breakthrough ideas, and move them toward market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The challenge:<\/strong> Competing for SBIR\/STTR funding is complex. And even after winning, early-stage companies often need additional support to reach commercialization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where Kansas Commerce comes in.<\/strong> We close the funding gap between innovation and implementation \u2014 so more Kansas companies can win, grow here, and contribute to our state’s innovation economy. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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