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. 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 |
NEW! Download the proposed 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 |
To request an application for the AZFAST grant program, please send your request to procurement@azcommerce.com and include the grant solicitation number.
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