The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to help them conduct research and development, as well as work to commercialize their innovations.
Donor Name: Connecticut Small Business Development Center
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/22/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This SBIR/STTR Accelerator Program is made possible with funding provided by the US Economic Development Administration through the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven.
A free 6-week online accelerator to help you prepare for a competitive SBIR/STTR grant application. You will learn:
What Federal Agencies look for in SBIR/STTR proposals?
- How to test and validate your business idea and identify key risks
- How to define your innovation and align it with agency goals
- The essentials of commercialization and bringing your innovation to market
- How to pitch your proposal and get expert feedback.
Funding Information
Opportunity to receive up to $1,000 in specialized consulting services upon completing the accelerator.
Eligibility Criteria
The SBIR/STTR grants are designed to help you develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. To get the most out of the Accelerator, you should:
- Already have an innovation underway
- Be a for-profit CT business (<500 employees)
- Be majority owned by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
For more information, visit Connecticut SBDC.
