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Let the Innovation and Technology Team Guide You Through America's Seed Fund

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These grants are offered through eleven federal agencies to encourage small businesses engaging in research with commercialization potential.

Do you have a great idea for a product or innovation and are interested in pursuing funding to conduct research and development?

Navigate:

  • Who We Are
  • About America's Seed Fund
  • Client Success Stories
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Who We Are

The Innovation and Technology (IT) team at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) exists to help innovators and entrepreneurs walk through the process of applying for SBIR/STTR grants through America's Seed Fund. The IT team is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and provides professional, confidential one-on-one advising. The goal of this work is to commercialize the technology into new products or services. Our services are available at no-cost to business owners.

Learn more about the Innovation & Technology program at NBDC

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About America's Seed Fund

America’s Seed Fund represents the nation’s largest source of early stage/high-risk funding for start-ups and small businesses. Through the Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund’s mission is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal funds in critical priorities that support a strong national economy.

SBIR/STTR awardees receive funding to conduct R&D with no strings attached, retain the rights to the intellectual property, and can obtain additional funding to continue the development of the technology.

Learn more about SBIR/STTR grants


Client Success Stories

Read more about how we've supported clients on their journey to receiving funding.

  • Grain Weevil is Putting Research Grants Toward Grain Bin Safety, Product Quality
  • agCredit Consulting, LLC Offers Unique High-Tech Solution for Next-Generation Ag Producers, Lenders
  • Former Hawaii Resident Finds 'Aloha Spirit' At Work for Nebraska Small Businesses

Eligibility

To be eligible, the small business must be American owned, organized as a for-profit entity, and have fewer than 500 employees. Eleven federal agencies participate in the SBIR program, and five participate in the STTR program. Each has a unique mission and will fund innovative research to meet agency objectives.


Get Started

It all starts with an introductory meeting. Select a meeting time below, or email Josh Nichol-Caddy at jnicholcaddy@unomaha.edu to get started.

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