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One NC Small Business Program — SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds

One NC SBP — SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds

Supports North Carolina small businesses through One NC SBP with help covering early proposal costs for government innovation awards.

ClosedNorth Carolina Board of Science, Technology & InnovationUnited StatesEligible in North Carolina

The One NC Small Business Program — SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds is administered by the North Carolina Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI) under the Board of Science, Technology & Innovation (BSTI) and NC Department of Commerce. Authorized by NC General Statute § 143B-437.80, the program reimburses a portion of the costs that North Carolina small businesses incur when preparing

Reimbursement of up to $12,000 for eligible proposal-preparation costs incurred by North Carolina small businesses submitting a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I application.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.$200K

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.commerce.nc.gov