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SAGE Phase 0 — SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Microgrants

SAGE Phase 0 Microgrants

Supports Nevada technology startups with federal proposal preparation assistance and pathway coaching.

OpenNevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)United StatesEligible in Nevada

SAGE — Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship — is a GOED-funded outreach and proposal-preparation program that supports Nevada technology businesses in competing for federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. GOED funds SAGE through the Knowledge Fund, and program delivery is split geographically between the University of Ne…

SBIR/STTR proposal preparation assistance and microgrants for Nevada technology-based small businesses.

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: nevadasbdc.org