AZFAST Grants
This program is specifically designed to serve as a catalyst for techpreneurs to develop and commercialize global technology by accessing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal funding. The AZFAST grant program offers a reimbursable grant of up to $5,000 of eligible SBIR/STTR expenses. Unfortunately, this program is on hold until further notice. Please check back frequently as updates will be posted on this page as they become available. Commerce frequently requests applications from qualified techpreneurs for the AZFAST grant program. When a grant solicitation is issued by Commerce, a qualified techpreneur can submit an application to Commerce. Upon award of a competitive AZFAST grant, the techpreneur can either: - Attend an approved SBIR/STTR grant writing conference or workshop.
- Begin working one-on-one with an approved grant writing provider, who is contracted with Commerce. Together the provider and techpreneur will organize and write a SBIR/STTR proposal that can be submitted to a soliciting federal agency.
Overview
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Who |
Small Arizona technology companies with less than 100 employees or less than $4 million in revenue. The company’s primary business has to be in one of the following technology areas:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials
- Aerospace
- Biosciences
- Electronics
- Environmental Sciences
- Information Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Optics
- Telecommunications
- Sustainable Systems
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What |
Up to $5,000 to cover one-on-one professional SBIR/STTR grant writing services with an approved provider OR to offset registration and attendance fees to attend an approved SBIR/STTR grant writing conference or workshop.
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When |
Please check back next week for an updated grant solicitation schedule.
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Why |
To access Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal funding, enabling you to develop and commercialize your technology.
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How |
For additional information, please contact the Grant Manager.
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