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NJ CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program

NJ CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program

Funds New Jersey small businesses pursuing federal SBIR/STTR awards through CSIT direct grants.

Between cyclesNew Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and TechnologyUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey

The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology administers this SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program as a state grant route for New Jersey small businesses connected to the federal SBIR/STTR program. Round 5 has an approved pool of USD 875,000 and two grant components: USD 25,000 direct funding for Phase I, Fast Track, or Direct to Phase II award or contract winners, and …

Direct funding and bridge grants for New Jersey small businesses seeking, holding, or advancing from federal SBIR/STTR Phase I, Fast Track, Direct to Phase II, or Phase II awards and contracts.

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.$875K

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.njcsit.gov