A partnership providing access to R&D and commercialization services
SBIR/STTR proposal and IP assessment assistance available free of charge for Arkansas researchers and entrepreneurs across the state
Request No-Cost Resources
Move your early-stage innovation forward with high-value R&D and commercialization services. Complete the application to be considered.
How It Works
This opportunity is open to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers in the state of Arkansas – at no cost!
A committee will review your application and inform you of the high-value services matched to your request. Everyone who applies who meets eligibility criteria will receive some kind of support. Act soon. Applications considered in order received until funds expended. Update: As of July 1, 2024, applications have closed.
RESOURCES OFFERED
SBIR/STTR Application
Support
Get assistance from Science Venture Studios with preparing an SBIR/STTR application
Value: $10-30K
Technology Assessment
Receive a report from Technology Ventures that assesses commercialization and licensing potential of your project and evaluates if intellectual property should be protected
Value: $5K
Venture Intern
Get help from a talented University of Arkansas undergraduate student intern (up to 15 hours per week during spring or fall semester)
Value: $4K
Get Started
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Initiative funded by Small Business Administration Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Prize.
Primary Contestant: University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Partner Entities: University of Arkansas Technology Ventures, Science Venture Studio, Arkansas Capital Corporation, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Arkansas Research Alliance, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development.
