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Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

Kentucky SBIR/STTR Match — Phase I

Funds Kentucky companies with state matching support for early federally aligned innovation projects.

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The Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Fund — Phase I is administered by KY Innovation, a program of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. It provides a non-dilutive, reimbursable state grant of up to $100,000 to Kentucky-based for-profit technology companies that have already received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award. The grant is awarded on a competitive basis through two application windo

Provides up to $100,000 in non-dilutive state matching funds to Kentucky-based for-profit companies that have already received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
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: newkentuckyhome.ky.gov