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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, are federal initiatives that provide over $1.0 billion in research and development grants and contracts each year to small businesses to develop new products and services based on advanced technologies. These programs provide excellent opportunities to nurture the development of innovative businesses in WV. Additional information regarding the SBIR/STTR program can be found at www.sba.gov/sbir.
The SBDC serves as the centralized source for information and assistance regarding the SBIR/STTR program for WV small technology businesses. Types of assistance provided include:
The WVSBDC Research and Commercialization Assistance grant program was created to stimulate and nurture improved SBIR/STTR competition results by providing grants of up to $5,000.00 to small businesses to help offset costs associated with drafting competitive SBIR/STTR proposals. Download program information.
Host proposal preparation workshops and seminars
Provide confidential one-to-one consulting services
Provide general SBIR/STTR information regarding solicitation topics, agency contact information, and proposal preparation assistance.
Commercialization assistance
Click here to view or download a MS Word Template for West Virginia Research & Commercialization Grant
For additional information regarding the Research & Commercialization Assistance Grant Program, contact Jamie Gaucher, Commercialization Program Manager.
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