Oregon SBIR/STTR Support Programs

The Oregon SBIR/STTR Support Programs are state grants administered by Business Oregon to help Oregon-based technology and innovation companies participate in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

The program offers two types of funding. First, cash grants of up to $5,000 are available to help small businesses prepare strong federal SBIR/STTR applications — covering things like proposal writing support. Second, matching grants are available to companies that have already won federal Phase I or Phase II/Fast-Track SBIR/STTR awards: up to $50,000 to match a Phase I award, and up to $100,000 to match a Phase II or Fast-Track award. These matching funds supplement the federal award dollars, helping Oregon companies stretch their research and development budgets further.

This matters to a small-business owner because federal SBIR/STTR awards are highly competitive, and application quality plus available match funding can make a real difference in whether a company applies at all, and how far the federal dollars go once received. For an Oregon-based tech or research-driven small business, this program can reduce the cost of pursuing federal R&D funding and add non-dilutive capital on top of a federal win.

Eligibility is limited to Oregon-based for-profit small businesses with under 500 employees that are either preparing an SBIR/STTR application or have already received a federal award. Deadlines are described as rolling or tied to funding rounds rather than a single date, so applicants should check current rounds directly with Business Oregon. As with any grant program, confirm current award amounts, open application rounds, and full eligibility details at the official Business Oregon site before applying.