Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant

Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant

Funds Wyoming companies already holding federal research contracts with matching support for commercialization and project expenses.

Eligibility · United States · US-WY

The Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant is administered by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) and provides a state-funded cash match to Wyoming-based small businesses that have already secured an active federal SBIR or STTR award. The programme operates on a rolling, year-round basis with no fixed application window or competitive cohort. Phase I federal award recipients may request a state match of up to $100,000; Phase II recipients may request up to $200,000. Each business is limited to a lifetime maximum of four match grants across Phase I and Phase II combined.

Eligibility requires the company to hold an active federal SBIR or STTR award at the time of application. At least 50% of the company's employees must be stationed in Wyoming. The programme is restricted to for-profit companies; nonprofits, universities, and research organisations are not eligible. Required application materials include the federal award letter, a W-9, a budget form, an employee information form, and a pitch deck. After submission, WBC typically notifies applicants within two weeks of a virtual pitch session; contract processing takes approximately 45 days following notification. Post-award, recipients must maintain a meaningful Wyoming presence and file annual reports for three years.

The WBC SBIR/STTR Match is one of the few Wyoming Business Council programmes that funds businesses directly rather than routing grants through municipalities or tribal entities. Contact is Brittnie Faulkner, Startup Grants Manager (307-292-0801). The programme has no published annual pool cap, and the rolling structure means companies can apply immediately upon receiving their federal award rather than waiting for a competitive cycle. Businesses approaching Phase II should plan their state match application in parallel with their federal Phase II submission to minimise the gap between federal and state funding.