Innovation & R&D Business Grants
Innovation and R&D grants support businesses developing new products, services, and processes. From early-stage prototyping to advanced technology development, there are funding programmes to accelerate your innovation journey.
Product & Technology Development
Grants are available for developing new products, improving existing ones, and adopting emerging technologies. These programmes often fund proof-of-concept work, prototyping, and pilot projects.
Collaborative Research
Many R&D grants encourage partnerships between businesses and universities or research institutions. Collaborative projects can access larger funding pools and specialist expertise.
Commercialisation Support
Moving from research to market-ready products requires investment. Commercialisation grants help bridge the gap between lab and launch, funding trials, regulatory compliance, and market testing.
US Innovation & R&D Grants
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SBIR & STTR Innovation Grant Programs
Competitive grant funding from 11 federal agencies. These programs offer free grant money (not loans!) to help small businesses develop and test new products, ideas, or technology.
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
Matches funding to state entities for semiconductor research, design, manufacturing projects, and provides grants to businesses with a presence in Texas.
Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)
Matching grant program to assist eligible higher education institutions in recruiting distinguished researchers to Texas.
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
One‑year funding opportunity for organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals and awards, and better prepare awardees for commercial success.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal grant program that partners small businesses with research institutions to develop and commercialize technology.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal grant program that supports small businesses conducting scientific research and development with high commercialization potential.
Life Sciences NIIMBL
Partners with the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals to accelerate biopharma manufacturing innovation and workforce development.
SBIR Target Technologies (START) Program
Supports high‑growth companies to expand local employment, promote manufacturing, and stimulate innovation across Massachusetts.
Matching Grants Leverage Program
NYSTAR reviews and coordinates requests for New York State matching grants and support letters to strengthen applicants' proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other grant‑making organizations, aiming to attract more federal R&D funding for technology development and commercialization in New York State.
Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA)
The RNTA program funds research, evaluation, and national technical assistance projects that promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories.
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business grant opportunities.
SBIR/STTR programs
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs that provide funding for research and development to small businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about innovation & r&d grants