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SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program
R&D / Tech · Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department) · OR
The SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is a state grant from Business Oregon that provides up to $50,000 to $100,000 in matching funds for Oregon small businesses that have already received a federal SBIR or STTR award, helping them move their technology toward commercial readiness.
The SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is a state-funded grant offered by Business Oregon (the Oregon Business Development Department) to support small businesses that have already won a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. Rather than funding new research from scratch, this program provides matching state dollars to help Oregon companies push their federally funded technologies further toward commercial readiness.
Awards are structured in two tiers: businesses that received a federal Phase I award can receive a state match of up to $50,000, while those with a Phase II or Fast-Track federal award can receive up to $100,000. Funding is awarded in rounds, so timing and availability vary throughout the year.
This program matters to small-business owners in Oregon's research and technology sector because federal SBIR/STTR awards often don't cover every cost associated with commercializing a new technology — things like scale-up work, prototype refinement, or market-readiness activities. This state match is designed to fill that gap, helping companies avoid a funding cliff between research completion and commercial launch.
Eligible applicants must be Oregon-based, for-profit businesses operating in a traded-sector industry, with fewer than 500 employees, and must already hold a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II/Fast-Track award. This is a grant, not a loan — funds do not need to be repaid, though award amounts, current application rounds, and detailed eligibility requirements should be confirmed directly at the official Business Oregon site, as details are subject to change over time.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant — funds do not need to be repaid.
Who runs this program?
Business Oregon, the Oregon Business Development Department.
How much money can I get?
Up to $50,000 if you received a federal Phase I award, or up to $100,000 if you received a Phase II or Fast-Track award.
Do I need a federal award first?
Yes, you must already have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II/Fast-Track award to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Oregon-based, for-profit traded-sector small businesses with under 500 employees that hold a qualifying federal SBIR/STTR award.
Is this available outside Oregon?
No, this program is limited to Oregon-based businesses.
When is the deadline?
There is no fixed deadline listed; funding is awarded in rounds, so check the official site for current rounds.
Where do I apply?
Through the Business Oregon SBIR/STTR program page at the official state site.
Is the award amount taxable?
Confirm at the source, as tax treatment is not specified in the program details.
What can the funds be used for?
Scale-up and growth activities that advance the SBIR/STTR-funded technology toward commercial readiness, beyond what the federal award covers.
Is there a cap on company size?
Yes, businesses must have fewer than 500 employees.
Does this program fund new research?
No, it provides matching funds for companies that already have a federal SBIR/STTR award, not new standalone research projects.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department); always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.