Helping Nevada technology entrepreneurs win competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs.
SAGE works with inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs to:
SAGE is funded in part through the U.S. Small Business Administration Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program.
Known as America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) program is the nation’s largest source of early-stage/high-risk funding for startups and small businesses. The grants are available to U.S. for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
The programs provide funding for some of the best early stage innovation ideas that are still too high-risk for private investors and venture capitalists. SBIR/STTR grants support high-tech research and development that can strengthen the economy and help the United States stay at the forefront of high-tech innovation.
SBIR is open to U.S., technology-based businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
STTR funds are allocated to promote public/private sector partnerships for joint venture opportunities with nonprofit research institutions, including universities such as University of Nevada, Reno. STTR’s most important role is to bridge the gap between the basic sciences and commercialization.
SAGE is open to all Nevada technology-based businesses. Faculty or community entrepreneurs bring their business concepts to the SAGE team. Initial discussions determine to which agency to apply, map a strategy and even determine whether the business concept is ready for an SBIR or STTR proposal.
If the decision is made to go forward with an application, SAGE can assist with proposal writing and navigating the federal grant registration system.
Get started with SAGE by submitting some basic info about your business or innovation and a little about yourself and we’ll be in touch.