Mississippi MS-FAST Innovation Grants
About the Program
The MS-FAST Program, run by Innovate Mississippi and the USM Office of Innovation Management, helps small businesses in Mississippi apply for SBIR and STTR funding. The goal is to get more small businesses to submit proposals and win these awards. The program gets some of its money from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through a grant.
SBIR and STTR are programs that encourage small businesses to work on new technologies and offer rewards for successful commercialization. The USM Office of Innovation Management gives technical support to the MS-FAST Program. For more information and to request assistance, please click here and submit your application for review.
MS-FAST Services
The program helps MS small businesses with SBIR/STTR proposals by offering workshops, informative newsletters, proposal development assistance, access to university resources, commercialization sessions, and financial support.
Financial Support
The MS-FAST Phase 0 Program offers up to $3,000 to help MS small businesses develop SBIR/STTR proposals. Similar programs, like the DOE and LA-FAST Phase 0, also provide financial support to increase SBIR/STTR participation in their regions.
Helpful Links
The SBIR/STTR programs span 11 federal agencies, each offering support for small businesses with specific research and development opportunities.
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