SBIR / STTR Resources
Understanding the SBIR / STTR Application Process
Collectively known as America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are grant programs to enable research and development of U.S. innovative technologies. These programs offer non-dilutive funding to small businesses to help drive them toward commercialization.
Applying to these programs can initially feel complex and overwhelming. We’ve curated a list of SBIR resources in West Virginia, as well as program and agency-specific resources to help your startups SBIR / STTR application.
West Virginia SBIR / STTR Resources
In collaboration with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, we provide free, professional support to startups in West Virginia. Our services include mentoring, training, and technical assistance. We help businesses develop a comprehensive understanding of federal agency SBIR/STTR requirements and preferences, provide business coaching assistance, help to strategically position their innovations, and create clear, compelling proposals.
Additional state resources and organizations to support your entrepreneurial journey include:
The Small Business Association: West Virginia
West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC)
INNOVA Commercialization Group
TechConnect West Virginia (TCWV)
SBIR / STTR Resources
Agency-Specific Resources
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Small Business Programs | HHS.gov
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Education (ED)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Other Resources
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Inventor and entrepreneur resources | USPTO
BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting: On-demand Webinars - BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting LLC
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