At a glance
Launch Tennessee SBIR/STTR Matching Fund is a Tennessee state entitlement grant from Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) providing up to $50,000 for state match for tennessee federal sbir/sttr phase i awardees. Eligible applicants are tennessee-headquartered small businesses with a federal sbir/sttr phase i award active or issued in the current fiscal year. The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply via launchtn.org.
- Amount
- Up to $50K
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026
- Type
- Entitlement
- Status
- Open
About this program
Launch Tennessee matches federal Phase I SBIR/STTR awards up to $50K for Tennessee companies, qualifying applicants against fixed criteria on a rolling basis until each year's allocation is committed. Funds support commercialization work alongside the federal project.
Who can apply
Tennessee-headquartered small businesses with a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award active or issued in the current fiscal year.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Launch Tennessee online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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