Arizona’s FAST program funds resources, training and network opportunities to aid entrepreneurs in their SBIR proposal success. Grants will be distributed in three rounds from October 2021 to September 2022. Each round will award six applicants up to $3,000 each.
FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Small Business Administration’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is designed to support programs that advance innovative, technology-driven small businesses. The Arizona Commerce Authority has partnered with the SBA to facilitate the FAST program in Arizona. The grant enables startups to have more competitive bids for federally-funded innovation and research and development programs.
Arizona’s FAST program funds resources, training and network opportunities to aid entrepreneurs in their SBIR proposal success. Grants will be distributed in three rounds from October 2021 to September 2022. Each round will award six applicants up to $3,000 each.
Round 1 is open now. Apply to the SBIR FAST Program grant.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Round 1
Applications Open: 10/1/2021- 12/31/2021
Awardees Notified: January 2022
Round 2
Applications Open: 2/1/2022 – 4/30/2022
Awardees Notified: May 2022
Round 3
Applications Open: 6/1/2022 – 8/31/2022
Awardees Notified: September 2022