Startup Funding Opportunities
Interested in external funding opportunities?
See our funding page for a list of opportunities available for startups.
Interested in external funding opportunities?
See our funding page for a list of opportunities available for startups.
SBIR Support Services
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.
UARF provides information sessions that overview SBIR basics including, recent policy changes, provide advice on finding the right SBIR solicitation for your company, teach how to prepare components of a proposal for maximum impact, hear from recent SBIR awardees, and allow companies to meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss their technology and proposal idea.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.
UARF provides information sessions that overview SBIR basics including, recent policy changes, provide advice on finding the right SBIR solicitation for your company, teach how to prepare components of a proposal for maximum impact, hear from recent SBIR awardees, and allow companies to meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss their technology and proposal idea.
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Join one of the SBIR/STTR Funding Webinars that are held throughout the year to learn about the types of funding. Check out our social media to see when the next webinar is being held. |
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NEOSVF
This student-run fund conducts due diligence and invests up to $25,000 per company in Northeast Ohio tech-based startups (startups need not be run by students). Since 2012, NEOSVF has invested $305,000 in 13 companies, which have raised $7 million in follow-on funding and created 81 jobs. |
SEED Clinic
Get your legal support from the SEED Clinic at the University of Akron Law school.
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Questions about finding the best support for you? We are happy to help! E-mail us at [email protected] |