Small Business R&D Acceleration Grant

• Grant program for Kansas small businesses to advance products/services to commercialization by partnering with Kansas public higher education institutions • Key eligibility requirements: - Must be Kansas-registered business with 50 or fewer full-time employees - At least 60% of workforce must be in Kansas - Must be headquartered in Kansas • Grant details: - 50/50 matching grant up to $25,000 maximum - Funds research & development costs at public institutions - Must complete project within 1 year of award - One award per business per fiscal year - Up to 50% of match can be in-kind from higher education institution • Allowable costs include: - Prototype development - Testing and validation - Supply chain/market analysis - Regulatory approval testing - Manufacturing molds - Research materials - Up to $5,000 for student intern • Applications accepted quarterly, with current deadline being August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT