For many of our members, the search for funding and grants is an inevitable part of growth. We are grateful to the City of San Antonio for approving a new program to support small businesses with high-growth potential. Funding will be provided based on eligibility requirements assessed as part of an application. Limited funding support is available, so it is best to apply quickly.
Phase 0 Grant
The Phase 0 Grant Program assists San Antonio-based companies to diffuse the costs of developing and submitting SBIR/STTR grant proposals. The program will award $2000 to 5 companies.
Visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/EDD/Programs-Grants/Phase0 for eligibility requirements and application details.
When preparing a SBIR/STTR proposal, BioMedSA members can leverage the free SBIR/STTR Proposal Review service, staffed by volunteers who have successfully received this type of funding. Access to the review board and other SBIR/STTR information is available at https://biomedsa.org/funding-opportunities/.
SBIR/STTR Matching Grant:
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR / STTR) Matching Grant Program will support research-focused, San Antonio small businesses that have received a federal SBIR/STTR grant with a matching grant of $50,000 for Phase 1 and $75,000 for Phase 2. It is intended to assist San Antonio startup companies that have a high potential for commercial viability to establish new markets and spur growth. Up to $500,000 of funding is available for this program.
Visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/EDD/Programs-Grants/SBIRSTTR for eligibility requirements and application details.
When preparing a follow-on SBIR/STTR proposal, BioMedSA members can leverage the free SBIR/STTR Proposal Review service, staffed by volunteers who have successfully received this type of funding. Access to the review board and other SBIR/STTR information is available at https://biomedsa.org/funding-opportunities/.
Second Stage Company Grant
This grant program is designed to help second-stage companies mitigate challenges such as managing a growing staff or entering new markets. Companies can apply for $50,000. Up to $500,000 of funding is available for this program.
Visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/EDD/Programs-Grants/SecondStage for eligibility requirements and application details.
