Businesses
Government-funded
$1.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Funds small businesses partnering with research institutions to commercialize deep-tech innovations in areas including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, AI, and biotech. Phase I: $275K; Phase II: $1M.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be a US small business (≤500 employees) partnering with a US research institution
2.Research institution must perform at least 30% of the work
3.Small business must perform at least 40% of the work
4.Phase I: up to $275K for 12 months; Phase II: up to $1M for 24 months
5.Technology must align with NSF's research priorities and have clear commercial potential
Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
IRS · United States
Section 179D allows commercial building owners and designers to claim a tax deduction of up to $5.00 per square foot for energy-efficient improvements to lighting, HVAC, and building envelope. The IRA expanded 179D to include more buildings and higher deductions.
OEDIT · Colorado
3% state income tax credit for businesses investing in business personal property in Colorado's 16 Enterprise Zones, which cover the state's most economically distressed rural and urban areas. Stacks with other CO Enterprise Zone credits for wage, research, and job training.