$2.5+ Million Available for Technology Startups Across America
Access comprehensive federal SBIR/STTR funding, NSF innovation grants, DOE tech programs, and state-level startup support designed specifically for technology entrepreneurs across all 50 states.
Federal SBIR/STTR Technology Grants
Non-dilutive federal funding programs supporting technology innovation across 11 federal agencies
National Science Foundation SBIR program for deep tech, AI, software, hardware innovations
- AI/ML, quantum computing focus
- Advanced manufacturing technology
- Biotech and life sciences
Department of Energy grants for clean energy, grid tech, climate solutions
- Renewable energy technology
- Energy storage and grid
- Carbon capture and climate tech
National Institutes of Health funding for biotech, medical devices, health tech
- Biotech and therapeutics
- Medical devices and diagnostics
- Digital health platforms
Department of Defense largest SBIR program for defense, aerospace, cyber tech
- Cybersecurity and encryption
- Aerospace and UAV technology
- Advanced materials and sensors
NASA space technology, satellite systems, aeronautics innovation funding
- Satellite and space systems
- Remote sensing technology
- Advanced propulsion systems
Agriculture technology, food tech, sustainable farming innovations
- AgTech and precision farming
- Food safety and processing
- Sustainable agriculture tech
State Technology Startup Grants
State-level innovation programs, SBIR matching grants, and regional tech ecosystem support
Silicon Valley ecosystem, SBIR matching, California Competes Tax Credit for tech startups
- • CalSEED clean energy grants
- • SBIR State Match $50K
- • GO-Biz tech incentives
Boston biotech hub, SBIR matching, MassVentures early-stage funding
- • SBIR Tiered Cash Award
- • MassCEC clean energy
- • Life Sciences Center grants
NYC tech scene, NYSERDA clean energy, Empire State Development grants
- • NYSERDA innovation grants
- • ESD tech startup support
- • NYC Economic Development
Austin tech hub, emerging technology fund, research commercialization grants
- • Texas Enterprise Fund
- • Emerging Tech Program
- • Governor's University Research
Seattle tech corridor, clean energy grants, innovation partnership zones
- • WA Clean Energy Fund
- • Innovation Partnership Zones
- • SBIR Phase 0 support
Denver tech scene, advanced industries accelerator, clean energy grants
- • Advanced Industries Accelerator
- • Colorado SBIR matching
- • Clean Energy Fund
Funding by Technology Sector
Specialized funding programs for different technology verticals and innovation areas
Enterprise software, cloud platforms, developer tools
- • NSF SBIR software innovation
- • DOD software modernization
- • State tech accelerators
Artificial intelligence, ML platforms, computer vision
- • NSF AI innovation hub
- • DOD AI applications
- • NIST AI technology
Therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics
- • NIH SBIR/STTR biotech
- • State life sciences centers
- • FDA orphan drug grants
Electronics, sensors, connected devices
- • NSF hardware innovation
- • DOD electronics programs
- • Advanced manufacturing
Renewable energy, battery tech, climate solutions
- • DOE SBIR clean energy
- • EPA environmental tech
- • State energy programs
Security software, encryption, threat detection
- • DOD cyber security SBIR
- • DHS cybersecurity grants
- • NSA research programs
SBIR/STTR Application Success Strategies
Proven strategies for winning federal technology startup grants
- Clear Innovation: Articulate novel technical approach solving real problem with quantified benefits
- Strong Team: PhD-level technical expertise with relevant industry experience
- Market Validation: Customer discovery, letters of support, addressable market analysis
- Commercialization Plan: Realistic path to revenue with identified customers and channels
- Technical Merit: Rigorous R&D plan with measurable milestones and success criteria
- Vague Innovation: Generic claims without specific technical differentiation or evidence
- Weak Team: Insufficient technical credentials or relevant domain expertise
- No Market Research: Assuming demand without customer validation or market data
- Unrealistic Plan: Overpromising results or underestimating technical challenges
- Poor Writing: Jargon-heavy, unclear proposals that reviewers can't understand
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