Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses. Eligibility: See official call for eligible applicant categories and restrictions. Opportunity number: SB-OIIFT-26-001. Closing date: 2026-07-16. Funding: up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards.

See official call for eligible applicant categories and restrictions.

STEM and Innovation

United States

Official opportunity number: SB-OIIFT-26-001.

up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards

Closes 2026-07-16: Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-16 unless the agency updates the official listing.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.