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SBIR Advance – State Matching Grant
R&D / Tech · Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with the UW Center for Technology Commercialization · WI
SBIR Advance is a Wisconsin state matching grant from WEDC and the UW Center for Technology Commercialization that gives extra funding — up to $75,000 for Phase I or up to $100,000 per year for Phase II — to Wisconsin small businesses that already hold a federal SBIR or STTR award.
SBIR Advance is a state matching grant program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), administered in partnership with the UW Center for Technology Commercialization. It is designed for Wisconsin-based technology companies that have already won a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II award, and it provides additional state funding to help these companies commercialize their federally funded innovations.
The program offers up to $75,000 as a 50% match for companies with a Phase I federal award, and up to $100,000 per year for up to two years for companies with a Phase II federal award. This state funding is meant to be used for activities that federal SBIR/STTR dollars typically don't cover, such as market research, customer validation, intellectual property development, and regulatory work — all steps that matter greatly for moving a technology from research to a marketable product.
For a small business owner in Wisconsin who has landed a competitive federal SBIR/STTR award, this program can be a meaningful way to stretch that funding further and address the commercialization gaps that often stall promising technologies. Because it is a grant, not a loan, it does not need to be repaid under normal program terms.
Eligibility is limited to Wisconsin-based small businesses with a current or recent federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II award. Application rounds, exact award amounts, and eligibility details can change, so applicants should confirm current information directly with WEDC or the UW Center for Technology Commercialization before applying.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant — specifically a state matching grant, not a loan.
Do I have to repay the money?
No, as a grant it generally does not need to be repaid, though applicants should confirm terms at the official source.
Who is eligible?
Wisconsin-based small businesses that hold a current or recent federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II award.
How much money can I get?
Up to $75,000 for Phase I (as a 50% match) or up to $100,000 per year for up to two years for Phase II.
What can the money be used for?
Market research, customer validation, IP development, and regulatory work not covered by federal SBIR/STTR funds.
When is the deadline?
The listing says to check current rounds; confirm the current deadline at the official source.
Where do I apply?
Through the UW Center for Technology Commercialization website at the official SBIR Advance page.
Who runs this program?
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), together with the UW Center for Technology Commercialization.
Is this a federal or state program?
It is a state-level program in Wisconsin.
Do I need a federal SBIR/STTR award first?
Yes, you must hold a current or recent federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or Phase II award.
Is the award amount fixed?
No, it depends on your award phase and matching terms; confirm exact current amounts at the official source.
Is this grant taxable?
The data provided does not specify tax treatment; confirm at the official source.
Can businesses outside Wisconsin apply?
No, the program is limited to Wisconsin-based small businesses.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with the UW Center for Technology Commercialization; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.