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CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program

CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance — Phase 5

Funds New Jersey small businesses to match early-stage federal innovation awards and bridge development costs.

Between cyclesNew Jersey Economic Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey
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About

The CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program (Phase 5) is administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide state-level cash support to New Jersey-based small businesses that are actively pursuing or have received federal SBIR or STTR funding. Phase 5 operates on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis with a total pool of $875,000. Two distinct award trac…

What this grant funds

All technology sectors eligible for federal SBIR/STTR awards where primary performance is in NJ.

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.$875K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.njeda.gov