The Arizona Commerce Authority has partnered with the Small Business Administration to facilitate the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. Arizona’s FAST program supports entrepreneurs and startups through programs that advance innovative, technology-driven small businesses.
Each round awards six entrepreneurs up to $3,000 each, providing the funds, resources, training and network opportunities to succeed in their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal. The program gives startups more competitive bids for federally-funded innovation, research and development programs.
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Eligibility Requirements
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Eligibility requirements are defined as:
- An organized for-profit with a place of business located in the United States.
- AZ FAST Grants are only available to Arizona based companies.
- More than 50 percent is owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States or by other small business concerns that are each more than 50 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States.
- No more than 500 employees, including affiliates.
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