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Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

KSEF SBIR/STTR microAwards

Funds Kentucky small companies preparing SBIR/STTR proposals through microAwards.

OpenKentucky Cabinet for Economic Development — KY InnovationUnited StatesEligible in Kentucky
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About

The Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation administers SBIR/STTR microAwards as a small grant route connected to Kentucky's SBIR/STTR support ecosystem. The award helps for-profit small companies registered in Kentucky address proposal gaps before submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal.

Eligible companies can receive up to USD 5,000 for proposed use of funds if their pitch meets the criteria. Eligib…

What this grant funds

SBIR/STTR proposal preparation, market research, materials and supplies, expert consulting, travel, lab testing, and prototype-related expenses.

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: 22 Jul 2026Source: ksef.kstc.org