Utah (statewide)

Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant

From State of Utah (Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity) via The Nucleus Institute (Nucleus Grow)

Verified on the funder's official page

Amount
Up to $5,000Up to $5,000 for rural businesses
Deadline
RollingNo closing date
Matching funds
None
Payment
Direct grant
Effort
Quick A short form.
Who
Any owner

The link goes to nucleusutah.org.

Who can apply

  • Eligible Utah small businesses submitting a first SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal (no Phase I award in the last 5 years), working with Nucleus Grow
  • Requires SAM.gov, SBIR.gov, and Utah Division of Corporations registration
  • One microgrant per company

Technology

Can you apply?

A quick check. It does not block the apply link.

Is the business in Utah?
Is it a technology business?
Is the business open and able to apply this month?

Can a small business win this?

Not a scored competition; it depends on eligibility and available funds. Paid after the federal Phase I proposal is successfully submitted.

Before you apply

Apply through the state portal at least four weeks before the federal SBIR/STTR deadline, and get Grow pre-approval before submitting the federal proposal.

Checked on nucleusutah.org, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Questions about Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant

How much is Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant?

Up to $5,000. The full line is: $3,000 (up to $5,000 for rural businesses). Highest figure stored: $5,000.

When can I apply for Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant?

Eligible Utah small businesses submitting a first SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal (no Phase I award in the last 5 years), working with Nucleus Grow. Requires SAM.gov, SBIR.gov, and Utah Division of Corporations registration. One microgrant per company.

Does Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Utah Technology Innovation Fund (UTIF) SBIR/STTR Microgrant checked?

Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://www.nucleusutah.org/utif. The official page wins if we disagree.