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

One NC SBP — SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds

Funds state-level co-investment support that can help early small businesses extend grant-backed research stages.

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

The One NC Small Business Program — SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching 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. The program, authorized by NC General Statute § 143B-437.81, provides state co-investment to North Carolina small businesses that have already received a

State co-investment matching up to $75,000 for North Carolina small businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award, bridging the gap to Phase II.

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.$1.9M

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