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DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Accelerator - Registration Open
The Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 23.2 and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 23.B topics will be released April 19 and close June 14, 2023. Submit your idea to us by April 21 to receive matching assistance once the topics are released and to be considered for our DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Accelerator. We're partnering with OKCatalyst to host the accelerator, which is designed to help you to succeed at bringing your technology to market


Introducing NSF Incubator and Webinar Series
The Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation is launching a new NSF Incubator with a three-part webinar series to help businesses succeed at bringing their technology to market by taking advantage of the SBIR/STTR (also known as America’s Seed Fund) programs non-dilutive funding. The Incubator supports participants through the NSF SBIR/STTR proposal process by helping them identify appropriate topic areas and providing coaching and resources to submit a competitive proposal.


Celebrating an incredible year for emerging technologies in Kentucky.
As 2022 comes to a close, we want to take the time to look back at some of the year's highlights and celebrate the incredible wins we saw from our partners. 2022 Highlights We ran four agency-specific SBIR/STTR accelerators, including the launch of the USDA Accelerator in fall 2022. Through accelerators, webinars and one-on-one consultations we supported the submission of 40 proposals to six federal agencies winning seven federal awards in fiscal year 2022. We awarded $117,85


KSTC Receives Grant from SBA to Strengthen Research Funding Opportunities in Kentucky
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently awarded the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) $125,000 through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The award boosts KSTC’s work through the Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF) to provide small businesses and startups with training, mentoring and technical assistance for research and development so they can benefit from federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) an


KSEF Launches Accelerator to Prepare Small Business for Department of Defense Contracts
A new accelerator program, now taking applications, will prepare Kentucky entrepreneurs to submit ideas to the U.S. Department of Defense for funding. The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) recently partnered with OKCatalyst, a national leader in assisting small businesses with securing Department of Defense innovation awards, to create the accelerator. Its goals include building Kentucky’s innovation and high-tech business ecosystem and creating well-paying
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