Indiana FAST Program Technology Partnership
About the Program
Innovation and Commercialization Support
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program aims to empower Hoosier innovators to prepare for SBIR/STTR award opportunities. The IEDC has partnered with the Applied Research Institute (ARI) to provide holistic SBIR/STTR support including expert proposal advising, group training, and matching grants to ensure Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs are able to capitalize on federal research grant opportunities to take their innovative ideas from concept to market.
This opportunity is funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
What is SBIR/STTR?
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are non-dilutive funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to support scientific and technological innovation through Federal research funds. SBIR/STTR opportunities provide funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. With 11 participating Federal agencies, there are a wide range of research and funding opportunities available.
Specialty Advising
The IEDC, through a partnership with ARI, has gathered experienced advisors to help entrepreneurs identify proposal opportunities, navigate and apply for SBIR/STTR grants, provide valuable proposal feedback, and issue proposal support letters. Specialty advisors can help strengthen applications to help Indiana businesses gain access to federal, non-dilutive capital. Learn more and get connected today!
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