KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements

 KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Round 2020-001
 Kentucky remains committed to supporting SBIR/STTR awardees. The Commonwealth will match, on a competitive basis, Phase I and Phase II federal awards received by Kentucky high-tech small businesses and those willing to become Kentucky-based businesses.

Matching Funds Round 2020-001 solicitation window is expected to open April 1, 2020. The window to receive applications will be open for 8 weeks and will close May 27, 2020. Updated guidelines, program application and application instructions will be posted online during the open solicitation window.

Information on how to apply, when to submit, and what to expect, can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir
SBIR Unplugged

A reboot of SBIR Connect Lexington, SBIR Unplugged, meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are intended for networking, latest updates on SBIR/STTR programs, and include a Q&A. Whether you are new to SBIR/STTR or an experienced awardee, the meetings are to help expand your knowledge and improve involvement within the program.
February 13, 2020 
Puccini's - 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
 833 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502
KIIP Grant Writing Assistance

Kentucky Innovation Investment Program (KIIP) is still offering grant writing assistance through a consulting company contracted with KY Innovation. Companies interested in this service can inquire further at SBIR@kyinnovation.com The service is available to all companies along the SBIR/STTR journey, including companies new to the SBIR/STTR process seeking strategy and solicitation assistance, along with the grant writing assistance, as well as available to more experienced companies looking for an additional peer review and feedback before submission.
Federal SBIR/STTR Agency Highlights

New beta.sam.gov website
GSA is merging its current legacy sites into one system. Contract Opportunities (FBO), Wage Determinations (WDOL), and Assistance Listings (CFDA) have already merged. SAM.gov will be merging soon. You can search for entity registrations and exclusions on the new beta.sam.gov

NCI
Applicant Assistance Program - April 2020 for the next application period

DOD
 DOD New SBIR/STTR Submission Portal is Live- Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) is now LIVE at  https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login   and is accepting Phase II Proposal Submissions.  The DoD SBIR/STTR Submissions Website is slowly being replaced with the new DSIP. SITIS, Topic Search, and BAA Instructions will remain on the legacy website until further notice.

KIIP micro-Grant
2020 Applications Coming Soon

The 2020 Application is not currently available. Once KY Innovation is able to accept applications, the form will be available online.

The KIIP micro-Grant provides financial assistance, to SBIR/STTR companies, for activities that help companies explore new markets, identify new buyers, and prepare competitive SBIR/STTR submissions. The focus of eligible activities the grant can be used for are travel, educational/training events, and commercial research, not funded by other assistance programs. More information can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir
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