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Delaware Technical Innovation Program (DTIP)

Delaware Technical Innovation Program (DTIP)

Administers research teams and institutions for Delaware Technical Innovation in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and hardware.

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The Delaware Technical Innovation Program (DTIP) is a rolling transition grant administered by the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and funded through the Delaware Strategic Fund. The program provides up to $50,000 per application to Delaware-based companies that have won a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award and have submitted — but not yet received — a Phase II award. The grant allows re…

What this grant funds

Transition grants bridging the gap between federal SBIR or STTR Phase I completion and Phase II funding approval for Delaware-based small businesses.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: business.delaware.gov