KSEF SBIR/STTR microAwards
Funds Kentucky small companies preparing SBIR/STTR proposals through microAwards.
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…
SBIR/STTR proposal preparation, market research, materials and supplies, expert consulting, travel, lab testing, and prototype-related expenses.
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Guides for this application
All guides →SBIR/STTR Grants for Deeptech Startups
A practical guide to SBIR and STTR grants for deeptech startups, including agency fit, Phase I and II logic, eligibility, budgets, and review criteria.
Where to applyGrants for Biotech Startups: NIH, NSF, SBIR/STTR, and Non-Dilutive Funding
A practical guide to grants for biotech startups, including NIH SBIR/STTR, NSF, translational funding, evidence, regulatory readiness, and budgets.
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DocumentsGrant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
Use this grant work plan template to structure work packages, tasks, owners, deliverables, Gantt timing, dependencies, and risk registers.
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