Grants and Incentives

SBIR/STTR Initiative

 

SBIR Workshop Series

Full Day SBIR Workshop - Lafayette/Evansville

After more than two decades of existence, the SBIR Program has established itself as one of the most effective technology programs in the federal government. SBIR/STTR programs are highly competitive and encourage small businesses to explore their technological potential. SBIR/STTR funding is available from 11 participating agencies throughout the United States and focus on various technological areas. To learn more, go to SBIR Overview. Unfortunately, not enough Indiana companies know the funding is out there for SBIR/STTR grants.

The IEDC SBIR office is in its inaugural year for just that mission—to help Indiana businesses compete for and win federal funding. Additionally, the IEDC SBIR Initiative is committed to assisting Indiana businesses in the commercialization of their prototypes and understands the impact that these companies can have on the economy. This coupled with the matching program of the 21st Century fund will provide Indiana companies with the fuel needed to excel in the SBIR/STTR programs.

The IEDC SBIR Initiative has structured several significant services to assist with the expansion of high technology business in Indiana. For a description of these services, go to IEDC/SBIR Assistance. Indiana is committed to working with you to help your company expand and flourish.

Comparing the cost to do business in New York with Indiana showed that the best place for us to grow our business was here at home.

-Gregg Baumbaugh, chief executive, FlexForm Technologies