North Carolina (statewide)
One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds
From North Carolina Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (NC Board of Science, Technology & Innovation)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $75,000$12,000 toward a Phase I proposal, or up to $75,000 after a Phase I award
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2027248 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to commerce.nc.gov.
Who can apply
- North Carolina small businesses
- Incentive: firms that submit a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal (paid after proof of submission)
- Matching: firms that already hold a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award
Technology and research
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
First come, first served until funds run out ($210,000 for Incentive, $1.92M for Matching in FY27).
Before you apply
Apply early in the fiscal year: either pot can be exhausted well before June 30, 2027. Tier 1/2 county firms get a higher reimbursement share (75%).
Checked on commerce.nc.gov, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds
How much is One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds?
Up to $75,000. The full line is: Up to $12,000 toward a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal, or up to $75,000 after a Phase I award. Highest figure stored: $75,000.
When can I apply for One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds?
North Carolina small businesses. Incentive: firms that submit a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal (paid after proof of submission). Matching: firms that already hold a federal Phase I SBIR/STTR award.
Does One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was One North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive and Matching Funds checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/north-carolina-makes-2-million-funding-available-support-innovative-small-businesses. The official page wins if we disagree.