Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program
$250,000
About the Program
The Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program provides additional resources for small businesses whose proven business models and technologies are helping accelerate innovation in the state.
Small businesses who have an active Phase I or Phase II Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant are eligible for non-dilutive funding from the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program.
This unique grant program provides support for recipients who do not need to exchange shares of their company for the grant. These businesses have proven through scientific review that their technologies are viable, valuable and scalable.
Move your idea from concept to commercialization. Stay tuned for details on upcoming rounds of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program.
Economic Impact
Innovate Alabama has awarded more than $17 million in grant funding. That funding supports small businesses and university inventors whose proven business models and technologies will help advance Alabama’s regional and national economic footprint.
Use of Funds
Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant recipients can utilize these funds to support and grow their businesses through:
- Highly Skilled New Hires
- Business Plan Development
- Product Testing
- Market Research
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Technical Work
Eligibility
If you have received SBIR/STTR Phase I awards, you are eligible to apply for 50% of your SBIR/STTR grant up to $100,000 for additional funding. If you have received SBIR/STTR Phase II awards, you are eligible to apply for 50% of your SBIR/STTR grant up to $250,000.
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