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Nebraska SBIR/STTR Match Program

Nebraska SBIR/STTR Match

Funds Nebraska small businesses to extend federal innovation milestones with state matching support.

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About

The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Match Program is one of four programs funded under Nebraska's Business Innovation Act (BIA) and administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NE DED). It provides state matching grants to Nebraska-based for-profit small businesses that are applying for or have already received a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology…

What this grant funds

State matching grants for Nebraska-based small businesses that are applying for or have received a federal SBIR or STTR award.

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: 24 Jul 2026Source: opportunity.nebraska.gov