SBIR/STTR Match Program
CSFA Number: 420-35-2382
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
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.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
This program is utilizing state funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly as indicated in P.A. 101-0007 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These grants are being issued under authority granted to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in 20 ILCS 605/55.
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
SBIR and STTR grants are rewarded to companies that have identified a high tech innovation that may have commercial potential. The goal of this state matching program is to increase the amount of viable, innovative products developed at Illinois small businesses. Additional grant funds at the crucial early period during development of these products will provide more "runway" for small, innovative businesses in Illinois to get their products to market.
Eligible Applicants
For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses;
Applicant Eligibility
N/A
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Applications are due by the deadline identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Supplement. Awards will be provided to all eligible applicants that can demonstrate their eligibility through documentation on a first-come first-serve basis until all funds have been awarded. The size of the award will be determined based on a formula identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Supplement. Finalists will be notified via a Notice of State Award.
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Funds may be used for expenditures to perform research and development and other expenses related to commercialization of the products for which the company has received a federal SBIR or STTR grant.
Reports
Standard GATA reporting (performance, financial, and audits if appropriate)
Account Identification
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Various
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701
Program Website
About SBIR: https://www.sbir.gov/about/about-sbir
About STTR: https://www.sbir.gov/about/about-sttr
Published Date
10/19/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2020 : $1,500,000
FY 2022 : $1
FY 2023 : $5,000,000
FY 2024 : $1
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
| Details | FY23 SBIR/STTR Match Program | $1 - $50000 | 11/17/2022 - 06/30/2025 : 5:00pm |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 23-322003 | Insigna, Inc. | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 50,000 |
| 23-322016 | Energao | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 50,000 |
| 23-322020 | VISO Therapeutics Inc. | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2024 | 50,000 |
| 23-322026 | Caporus Technologies, Inc. | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 50,000 |
| 23-322027 | QDIR Inc. | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2024 | 50,000 |